TFTF Tots

Inspection of TFTF Tots Think For The Future Centre, 81 Sherwin Road, Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2FB

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Staff warmly welcome children and their families as they arrive at the nursery. Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning as they quickly engage with the activities on offer. Children freely explore the resources and confidently make choices about what they want to do. The staff know children well and carefully consider their developmental stages and individual interests when planning activities. For example, younger children practise their small-muscle skills as they carefully stack objects and fill and empty containers in the sandpit. Older children invite their friends to join them in the role play area as they pretend to be pirates. The harmonious and supportive atmosphere helps all children to thrive and to make good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is good

Although there is no designated outdoor play area, all children have daily opportunities to explore the local community and broaden their experiences. These trips enhance the curriculum and provide opportunities for children to further develop their physical development. Children are excited as they independently get themselves dressed for cold weather. They talk to their friends as they remember the route to the community garden. Staff teach children how to stay safe on outings. For example, staff encourage children to look for moving cars before crossing the road. Children of all ages thoroughly enjoy their time outdoors. As children explore the environment, staff are observant of their needs. They play alongside children to stimulate their curiosity and encourage further learning.

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need to do better?

n Staff ask parents to provide family photos to display at the nursery. They use these photos to spark conversations with children, as they enjoy talking about things that are familiar to them. This helps children to appreciate and celebrate differences and prepares them to navigate the multicultural and diverse world in which they live. As a result, children develop a sense of belonging. n Leaders have developed a clear curriculum focusing on children's communication and language skills. Staff regularly read to children. Children of all ages develop a love of books as they enjoy listening to their favourite stories. Staff provide activities that build on children's knowledge and understanding of the stories they read. For example, while exploring the community garden, children are eager to see how the beanstalks have grown, like in the familiar story. n Independent play activities are well planned. Staff interact with children and are

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aware of their individual needs and learning. However, staff do not always carefully consider younger children's needs and abilities when planning large- group activities. This means some young children struggle to participate in large- group activities and quickly lose interest. n Children are learning about caring for others. For example, staff support children

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9 January 2025 to resolve minor conflicts in a positive way, teaching them to respect others' views. However, staff do not consistently encourage children to take responsibility to maintain and value their environment and equipment. For example, during free play, children often leave resources on the floor and move on to play in other areas. Staff do not encourage children to tidy away the discarded toys. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language are supported well by the staff team. The staff know the children and their individual needs well. They are proactive in recognising concerns and supporting children and their families. Staff work closely with other professionals to get the early and ongoing support that children need. As a result, children make good progress across all areas of learning. n Staff feel supported in their roles and work well as a team. Leaders are in tune

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with the needs of their staff, and their well-being is a priority. Staff participate in training sessions together, focusing on supporting children's knowledge of science and technology. This joined-up work builds a confident and happy staff team. n Staff develop positive partnerships with parents. Parents speak positively of the staff and the support they receive. All parents know their child's key person and what their child is working towards next. Parents appreciate the community feel, enhanced by organised family events. They value the opportunities to be involved in their children's learning at these events.

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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 support staff to consistently help children learn about the importance of taking responsibility for their environment and resources n strengthen group activities to ensure younger children can engage with and benefit from the learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2718495 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10379072 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 14 Name of registered person THINK FOR THE FUTURE LTD.

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reference number

Telephone number 07474769056 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

TFTF Tots registered in 2023 and is based in Lenton, Nottingham. It operates from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, closing for one week between Christmas and New Year. The nursery employs five members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old 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 Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation. n Parents shared their views of the nursery 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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