Little Giggles Private Day Nursery & Preschool - Great Moor

Inspection of Little Giggles Private Day Nursery & Preschool - Great Moor Formerley Buxton Road United Reformed Church, Lake Street, STOCKPORT, Cheshire SK2 7NU

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Staff give children and their families a warm welcome as they arrive at the nursery. Close bonds are evident, and lots of giggling and laughter can be heard throughout the day. Staff motivate children to notice what is unique about themselves. For example, they help babies to recognise their reflection and facial features. Staff plan activities in the local community to provide children with an understanding of the world in which they live. These outings provide children with experiences they might not otherwise have.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Staff teach them to be considerate towards each other. The children play cooperatively and follow each other's ideas. Babies enjoy exploring activities together. Staff teach babies to play peekaboo. Staff have established consistent routines and are skilled at supporting all children to follow them. For example, they use visual representations of the daily timetable and remind children of them before moving from one activity to another. Children particularly enjoy helping the staff. For example, at mealtimes, they help with setting tables and filling jugs with drinking water. Children are confident in their abilities and make good progress in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The nursery has a well-embedded curriculum to support children's personal, social and emotional development to a high standard. As a result, children become confident and independent and develop a deep understanding of their feelings. The nursery staff are consistent role models, providing positive reinforcement. Children are resilient in their approach to learning, and develop meaningful friendships. The nursery equips children to regulate their emotions, meaning they use safe strategies when their emotions begin to feel challenging. Consequently, children are in tune with their emotions, which helps enhance positive learning outcomes. n Overall, the education provided to support children's communication and language development is positive. Staff sing and read to children regularly. They plan learning to enhance children's vocabulary. However, this practice is inconsistent. Leaders are aware that there is more to be done to enhance the

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quality and consistency of interactions between staff and children. For example, children are not always given sufficient time to think and respond, or the opportunities to give detailed answers. Sometimes, others receive interactions that are too advanced for them to understand. This means that, at times, some children are not being challenged to expand their vocabulary and communication skills. n The nursery provides families with ever-evolving support to help extend children's learning at home. For example, parents praise the shared information

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29 October 2024 about children's different learning styles, or on how to support children with a current learning focus such as emotional regulation. This ensures that parents are well informed to help consolidate their children's learning at home, be it, for example, regarding the development of the small muscles in their children's hands or self-care skills such as toothbrushing. n The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a notable strength. Leaders ensure that staff receive expert training and development. This means that the nursery truly understands the needs of the children, and tailors the education and care offered accordingly. The nursery understands that by meeting the needs of children with SEND all children benefit greatly, and make improved progress. n Leaders strongly support staff's well-being and professional development. Arrangements for the supervision, coaching and mentoring of staff are well

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embedded. Leaders are experienced in delivering targeted training to support staff in their roles, and this has had a positive impact on the quality of education. n Staff understand how to support children to develop their physical skills. They provide exciting activities that children eagerly explore, based on their interests. Babies stretch and reach for toys, pulling up to stand, and take their first steps as they develop the strength to begin walking. Children confidently climb steps and negotiate slides with support as they develop their balance and coordination. Older children show confidence in their spatial awareness and physical strength as they climb challenging equipment outdoors and learn to use wheeled toys. As a result, children make particularly strong progress in all aspects of their physical development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n strengthen the delivery of the communication and language curriculum, to more consistently engage children in high-quality back-and-forth conversations that enhance their speaking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538674 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10365618 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 164 Number of children on roll 96 Name of registered person Little Giggles Private Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0161 456 7722 Date of previous inspection 14 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Little Giggles Private Day Nursery & Preschool - Great Moor registered in 2016. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff. Of these, 10 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens all year round from 7.15am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. The setting offers government-funded places for children aged nine months to four years. The setting also receives funding for disadvantaged children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector and the manager carried out joint observations of group activities. n Leaders spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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