Setting EY474492

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled. They separate from their parents and carers with ease. The friendly and welcoming staff get to know children and their families well when they start to attend the setting. As a result, they form strong bonds with children and respond to their needs promptly. Children are curious learners. For instance, they are excited to observe the snail they find in the garden and share comments on how it crawls slowly. Staff support children to respect the world around them. Children recall staff's words, reminding each other just to look at the snail carefully in case it gets hurt.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and play cooperatively. Older children show their younger friends how certain toys work. Staff praise children for their positive behaviour and achievements. This helps to promote children's self-esteem. Children benefit from a curriculum that staff build on their individual needs and interests. Staff sequence the curriculum well to support all children to make good progress. Staff support babies to strengthen their muscles in preparation for taking their first steps. Older children take part in running races and balance on boards. Younger children use chunky chalks to make marks, while older children are encouraged to use thinner ones to achieve better definition in their mark making.

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need to do better?

n Staff know the children in their care well. They confidently talk about what children already know and what they enjoy doing. Staff use this information, along with what they gather from parents, to support children's next steps in development. As a result, all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in their learning. n Children learn healthy habits. They have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the setting's garden. Children understand the importance of washing their hands before mealtimes and after playing outside. They enjoy nutritious and home-made food. Staff sit with children at mealtimes and talk about what they are having, helping them to learn about healthy eating. However, they do not consider how children wait for some time before they are offered their food when they organise lunchtimes. n Children develop their independence skills. Staff encourage younger children to

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need to do better?

feed themselves with spoons. Older children enjoy carrying out small responsibilities, such as handing out plates around the table. n Staff support children's communication and language skills. They use techniques such as flash cards and sign language. Children listen to storytelling and repeat nursery rhymes together. Older children are confident speakers and express their ideas well. Babies are eager to take part in singing sessions and to communicate. They point and gesture confidently, making their needs known.

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need to do better?

21 November 2024 n Children's behaviour is good. Staff swiftly address any minor disagreements and support children to understand how their actions can have an impact on others. They help children to recognise and name their feelings through a 'feelings board' and discussions. This promotes children's emotional well-being. n Staff teach children to celebrate the diversity of the world. For example, they plan a variety of activities, such as cooking and arts and crafts, around the chosen country of the month. n Children have access to a good range of activities that staff set up for them. However, sometimes, older children have to ask staff to get certain resources, which interrupts their play. n Parents speak very highly of the supportive and kind staff. They are keen to express their gratitude for the care their children receive. Parents say that their children are in safe hands, happy and make good progress. They praise how well

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need to do better?

staff communicate with them through daily handovers and a booklet, which includes suggestions about activities to do at home with their children. This ensures continuity of learning and care for children. n Staff are reflective about their practice and are aware of their strengths and areas for improvement. The provider works with staff to identify professional development goals. For example, they support staff to gain relevant early years qualifications and provide them with ongoing professional development opportunities. Staff report that they feel well supported and enjoy working at the setting.

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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 reconsider the organisation of lunchtime to minimise waiting times for children n support children to access resources independently without interrupting their flow of play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474492 Local authority Kensington and Chelsea Inspection number 10363747 Type of provision Childcare on 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 16 Number of children on roll 12

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 7 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Little Darlings London registered in 2014 and is situated in Kensington, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The setting is open all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. There are six staff employed in the setting. Of these, one member of staff holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 6 and four staff hold qualifications at level 3. The setting provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

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 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 spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The manager provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

21 November 2024 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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21 November 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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