Judy Clark Childcare

Inspection of Judy Clark Childcare West Marsh Children's Centre, Macaulay Street, Grimsby, N E Lincolnshire DN31 2ES

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in this welcoming nursery. They show confidence as they leave their parents with ease to begin their day. Staff demonstrate an excellent understanding of children's individual needs. They provide individualised experiences that help to regulate children's emotions and promote their well-being. Children are highly motivated learners. Staff act as positive role models for children to learn from. They consistently teach children about the impact of their behaviour and have high expectations of them. All children are keen to help others. They understand the rules and routines and instinctively follow them. This helps children to feel safe and develop a sense of belonging.

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The provision is good

Children of all ages demonstrate good communication and language skills. Staff support this area of learning well. They regularly share stories and sing songs with children. Throughout activities, staff provide a dialogue and show an interest in what children say. Younger children repeat familiar words and phrases from the story of 'Stick Man' and continue this learning in other activities linked to their story. Older children talk with confidence and are keen to talk about their previous experiences. The enthusiastic leaders and staff have high expectations for every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They have developed a curriculum based on children's interests and what they need to learn next.

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need to do better?

n Staff complete regular assessments on children's learning and development. This enables them to identify any emerging gaps and provide targeted support when needed. Children make good progress from their starting points in development. They demonstrate the skills they need for the future. For instance, children complete tasks independently and are keen to explore, investigate and find out new things. n Leaders have a clear understanding of what they want children to learn at each age and stage of development. The curriculum is well sequenced to encourage children of all ages to build on their skills. For example, younger children learn observation skills as they identify the missing item. Older children draw patterns in rice, developing their early writing skills. Children are confident and develop at a good pace. They benefit from staff extending their learning. n Leaders are committed to providing good-quality care and education for all

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children, including children with SEND. They engage effectively with other professionals involved in children's care. Staff provide a consistent approach to children's learning and development by using individual targeted support that celebrates the progress all children make in their learning. n Staff embed mathematics into children's everyday experiences effectively. They

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7 November 2024 encourage children to use mathematical language freely in their play, such as counting the number of sticks to make a stick man or comparing the length of the play dough they are rolling. This helps children to use mathematical language and concepts in their own play. n Children enjoy regular opportunities to be physical in their play. They show confidence in the garden and play together well. Children initiate games, including crawling through tunnels and digging in the sand. They enjoy splashing in the water as staff follow their interests. Children develop the skills required for writing, such as when they develop their coordination as they thread tiny rings onto wire. n Overall, staff teach children about what makes them healthy. They encourage children to independently wash their hands before eating and after personal care routines. However, the curriculum for personal, social and emotional

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need to do better?

development does not consistently teach children the social skills of using utensils such as plates or bowls at snack times. This reduces opportunities for children to learn and understand the social skills required as they grow and develop. n Partnerships with parents are good. Staff build good relationships with parents and communicate effectively with them, such as what their children need to learn next and how they can support this at home. Parents speak highly about the nursery and how happy their children are. n Leaders and staff have made positive improvements since their last inspection. Leaders have provided ongoing coaching and mentoring for staff to support their well-being. They have offered opportunities for staff to enhance and develop their skills and knowledge, to further strengthen their practice and help to raise their practice.

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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 ensure staff implement the curriculum for personal, social and emotional development to ensure children learn the social skills of using utensils such as plates and bowls when eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205560 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10333941 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 24 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Judy Clark Childcare Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01472 591798 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Judy Clark Childcare registered in 1993 and is located in Grimsby. The nursery employs five members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. It opens during term time, from 8.45am until 3.15pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery offers government-funded childcare and receives specific 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 and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The manager spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. 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 Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n A meeting was held with the manager. This included a review of relevant documentation, including staff's suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

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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