Tiddlywinks York

Inspection of Tiddlywinks York Murton Way, Osbaldwick, York, North Yorkshire YO19 5UW

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

The setting prioritises forming close, professional partnerships with parents. Staff begin this process before children start at the nursery. They work with parents to find out about each child. This includes their interests, home experiences and current development. Staff use this information to help children settle in. As a result, children enjoy attending the nursery. The attachments they form to their key person gives them the confidence to explore and learn.

p.2

The provision is good

Staff are skilled at providing learning opportunities that build on children's interests. As a result, children are highly engaged in their play. For example, when parents say that they visited a farm, staff provide farm-themed resources. Staff teach babies to put on their own shoes by providing wellington boots alongside trays of hay. They introduce animal names, using sign and clear, single words. This helps children to make good progress in their communication and language.

p.2

The provision is good

Staff observe children and assess their development on an ongoing basis. When they notice any gaps in children's learning, they take swift action. They work together with parents, and other professionals, to provide targeted support. Consequently, all children make good progress across the seven areas of learning.

p.2

need to do better?

n Leaders have created a clear, ambitious curriculum. It helps all children gain the knowledge and skills they need for the next stage of their education. Staff plan opportunities for children to review and remember what they have learned. This helps children remember important knowledge across the seven areas of learning. n Staff find out about children's home experiences and interests. They use this information to plan fun, engaging activities. For example, after children talk about going birdwatching with their family, staff build a bird hide. Children use binoculars to look for birds. When they find a feather, staff help them to think about which bird it might belong to. This sparks children's curiosity and means that they focus on their play and learning. n Sometimes, adult-led activities are not focused enough on each child's next steps in learning. As a result, some children are not always as engaged in their

p.2

need to do better?

learning as they could be. n Staff have high-quality interactions with children. They use sign alongside clearly spoken words. Staff repeat children's words and model the correct pronunciation. Older children are taught a wide range of new words. For example, they learn about the solar system. Children confidently name the planets. When children speak, staff listen and give them time. They show a real interest in what children say. This helps children make very good progress in

p.2

need to do better?

4 February 2025 their communication and language skills. n Staff are skilled at noticing gaps in children's learning. They work with parents and other professionals to provide targeted support. They regularly check how well the support is working, and the progress children are making. Consequently, all children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning and development. n Children become increasingly independent. They help staff to tidy up, saying, 'We are busy all day.' They help their friends, for example passing them soap when washing their hands. Staff praise and encourage children. They offer just the right amount of help. Children proudly say, 'I did it!' This supports children to become confident and resilient. n Parents value the regular updates they receive about their child's learning and progress. They have positive, respectful relationships with staff. Staff give advice

p.2

need to do better?

on how parents can support their child's learning at home. The setting works closely with parents to help with important milestones, such as toilet training and the transition to school. n Leaders are passionate about putting children's and staff's well-being at the heart of what they do. They offer supervision, support and training that improves the quality of care and education provided. Staff feel well supported by leaders. This is reflected in the warm and respectful culture at the setting.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

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

p.3

should:

n further develop good teaching practices by more precisely targeting activities to support individual children's next steps in learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY275935 Local authority York Inspection number 10376382 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

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

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 58 Number of children on roll 127 Name of registered person Tiddlywinks Private Day Nurseries Limited

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01904 415 144 Date of previous inspection 29 October 2019

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Tiddlywinks York registered in 2004 and is situated in Osbaldwick, near York. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff. Of these, one member of staff holds qualified teacher status and one holds early years professional status. Additionally, 10 staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level three and above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, excluding bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The nursery offers funded early education places.

p.4

Inspection activities

n Leaders joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. 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 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 leaders about the leadership and management of the setting. n Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector and area manager carried out joint observations of adults interacting with children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

4 February 2025 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6