Little Angels Nantwich Limited

Inspection of Little Angels Nantwich Limited Little Angels Nursery, London Road, NANTWICH, Cheshire CW5 6LW

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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

On arrival, children receive a warm welcome from the kind and friendly staff who care for them. Children develop trusting relationships with the staff. They separate with ease from their parents and carers and are eager to explore the exciting learning environment staff have prepared for them.

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The provision is good

Children benefit greatly from a well-planned and ambitious curriculum that continually builds on their skills, knowledge and ability. For example, when exploring how to care for their teeth, children are supported to use mirrors to make models of their teeth. Furthermore, during lunchtime, they recall the knowledge they have learned as they discuss the healthy food on their plates and how it helps their bodies grow. This demonstrates the impact of good-quality teaching.

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The provision is good

Staff model behaviour and expectations for children. Consequently, children's behaviour is exemplary. For example, during circle time, staff explain the adult-led activities that have been carefully planned for children. This helps children to know and understand what is expected of them. Children play cooperatively with each other and offer their friends help when they see that they are working on a tricky task. Staff provide children with praise and encouragement throughout the day. This helps promote children's self-esteem and confidence.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have a clear vision for the nursery. They have effective oversight of the daily management of the setting through observations of practice, regular team meetings and effective staff supervision processes. Leaders know and understand the importance of meaningful professional development. For example, those staff that aspire to become future leaders are supported to undertake professional qualifications in leadership and management. Additionally, staff undertake specialist training to help them care for children with complex needs. This supports all children's excellent development. n Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children in receipt of additional funding, are very well supported. The effective key-person system and accurate use of assessment mean that gaps in children's learning and any specific needs are identified early and acted on quickly. Learning goals in children's education, health and care plans are

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seamlessly interwoven into all aspects of the curriculum. All children are well prepared for their next steps in learning. n Staff support the communication and language of all children effectively. Children hear an extensive range of words and sounds to extend their speaking and listening skills. For example, when children show an interest in musical instruments, staff introduce new vocabulary such as trombone and musician.

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27 January 2025 Furthermore, staff make excellent use of additional strategies to support children with SEND when they identify gaps in their speech, language and communication. Children are confident communicators. n Children are supported to learn about the world around them. For example, when outside, children observe the aeroplanes and trains. They chat with staff about where the vehicles might be going on their journey. Children proudly show visitors photos of their families, making connections about the differences between people. This helps children understand what makes them unique. However, there are limited opportunities for children to explore technology to help them develop the skills they need to prepare them for life in modern Britain. n Children develop well, personally and emotionally. For example, children understand the importance of handwashing and talk about the need to remove germs before eating. Staff encourage children to understand and manage their

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feelings through using words such as tired, upset and hungry. However, on occasions, some staff do not always use care routines, such as children managing their own dressing and cutting up their food, to develop children's independence skills. This prevents children from developing self-care skills as quickly as possible. n Leaders and staff forge strong relationships with parents and external professionals. This enables effective sharing of information to ensure children's care and learning are consistent. Parents say that they feel well informed about their children's progress in this fully inclusive 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 increase opportunities to help children learn about technology to strengthen their understanding of modern Britain n take opportunities in care routines to further develop children's independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451220 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10381449 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 76 Number of children on roll 49 Name of registered person Little Angels (Nantwich) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01270628745 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Little Angels Nantwich Limited registered in 2012. It is situated in Nantwich. The nursery employs 18 childcare staff. Of these, seven hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2, seven at level 3, and one at level 4. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for children aged from nine months up to four years.

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Inspection activities

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 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 that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. 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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