Happy Childcare

Inspection of Happy Childcare 397 Bury New Road, Salford M7 2BT

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children flourish in their emotional well-being. Staff are kind and gentle when they interact with children. For instance, children show joy and delight as they relish plenty of affectionate cuddles from staff. There is a calm and tranquil atmosphere throughout the setting. All children are settled, happy and content. They are physically confident. Babies enjoy opportunities to develop their core strength and balance. For instance, they pull themselves up to a standing position, using low furniture and mobile toys as aids. Older children manoeuvre tricycles at speed with confidence. They demonstrate secure coordination as they climb steps to access slide equipment with ease. Staff are good role models for children, and they make suggestions to subtly extend children's learning. Their active participation in play offers opportunities to guide children's learning.

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The provision is good

Staff help children to become confident communicators. Some staff are bilingual, and they use this skill to support those children who speak English as an additional language. For instance, staff communicate with children in their home languages and also repeat key words in English to extend their vocabulary. Conversations flow back and forth, and older children engage confidently in two-way discussions. They curiously ask questions and patiently wait for a response. Children listen to others' views and respond with their thoughtful contribution to discussions. Children make excellent progress in language and speech, which is supported by staff's good teaching in this area of the curriculum.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have shown relentless commitment to improve the quality of service the setting provides. A newly formed senior leadership team has taken quick and decisive action to address the weaknesses identified at the last inspection. Leaders have systematically reviewed all policies and procedures. This has enabled them to make comprehensive improvements across all areas of practice and raise standards. n Staff have engaged in a wealth of training since the last inspection, covering an impressive range of topics. For instance, training specifically focused on caring for babies has helped to raise staff's awareness of the unique needs for this age group. Training impacts positively on staff's practice and outcomes for children. n Leaders are beginning to create a culture of improvement. With support from local authority quality advisers, staff evaluate their practice. Leaders also seek the views of parents and carers. They incorporate their feedback into a detailed

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need to do better?

action plan. Self-evaluation successfully helps to drive targeted improvements. n Children enjoy healthy lifestyles. They play outside every day, exerting themselves and enjoying fresh air and exercise. Children wash their hands at key times of the day, such as before mealtimes and after playing outdoors. Staff

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need to do better?

5 March 2025 maintain the highest standards when preparing and serving food. This helps to protect children's good health. n Children benefit from an ambitious curriculum to support their progress. Staff use themes to focus their planning on a termly topic. These themes are often based on children's interests. This helps to engage and enthuse children. The programme for children's play is fun, which helps them to enjoy their learning. n Staff regularly observe children and monitor their progress. They know what children can do and where they need additional support. Staff review children's progress at aged two years and share feedback with parents about their child's development. Assessment systems are simple and effective, and these help staff to support children's ongoing development. n Children behave well. Older children resolve minor disputes themselves. Younger children learn right from wrong through clear and embedded 'playtime rules'.

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need to do better?

Staff teach children to play cooperatively. For instance, they encourage children to take turns during games. Children understand what is expected of them, and, in turn, they are cooperative and helpful. n Staff are vigilant around safety. Leaders frequently check ratios and ensure that there are sufficient qualified staff present to care for children safely. Children play in a safe and secure space. n Children benefit from a mix of planned and spontaneous play. However, during adult-led activities, staff do not consistently identify clear or specific learning objectives. This means that teaching is not always focused precisely on what children need to learn next. n Leaders are highly qualified and very experienced. They supervise staff and delegate tasks to ensure the smooth running of the setting. However, leaders do not make the most of their expertise. For instance, they do not provide staff with

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need to do better?

regular feedback on their teaching to help staff understand what they do well and where they can improve further.

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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 enhance adult-led activities by focusing teaching more closely around what children need to learn next n provide more regular feedback for staff on their teaching to develop their confidence and skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2682348 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10375634 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 35 Number of children on roll 28 Name of registered person Happy Childcare Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 02087311923 Date of previous inspection 31 October 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Happy Childcare registered in 2022 and is located in Manchester. The nursery employs 23 members of childcare staff. Of whom, 18 staff hold an appropriate qualification at level 2 and above. The setting operates during term time, from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 9am to 12.30pm on Fridays. The setting provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The manager showed the inspector around all areas of the setting. During this learning walk, the manager talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff, parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector and the manager carried out a joint observation and discussed the impact of teaching on outcomes for children. n The inspector sampled key documentation, including the suitability checks for all staff working with children.

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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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