Little Stars - Mother & Baby Unit

Inspection of Little Stars - Mother & Baby Unit HMP BRONZEFIELD, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford TW15 3JZ

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager and her staff demonstrate a thorough understanding of how young children learn and develop. They confidently discuss how they intend to plan and teach children around their interests and developmental needs. The manager and staff team explain how their observations and assessments of children will help them plan interesting and challenging activities. This supports children's ongoing progress. n The manager recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure consistency in children's care and education. She describes how they will gather detailed information from parents prior to their children starting, to help facilitate a smooth transition. Furthermore, the manager explains the importance of keeping parents fully informed about their children's progress in learning. n The manager talks about her intentions to create an inclusive and meaningful

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learning environment. She knows how to identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The manager is fully aware of the additional services available to gain advice and support to help children. n The manager has a very good understanding of how to support children's awareness of leading healthy lifestyles. For instance, she explains her intentions to provide daily experiences for children to access outdoor play in the extensive garden, to promote their physical and social skills. In addition, the manager is aware of the significance of teaching children about hygiene routines, such as handwashing, before mealtimes. She talks about how she will work with parents and children to understand the importance of oral hygiene from an early age. The manager describes that it is important to explain to children how these types of routines contribute to their overall health and well-being.

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n The manager describes systems she intends to put in place to positively promote children's behaviour. She speaks confidently about the importance of helping children recognise the difference between right and wrong. The manager explains that this benefits children's future learning and social competence. She describes the various techniques she and her staff will use, depending on children's ages and abilities. The manager knows the importance of all staff being positive role models and gently guiding children as they navigate their emotions. n The manager demonstrates a thorough understanding of her duty to keep children safe. She plans to use risk assessments to identify and mitigate any potential hazards within the setting and when on outings in the local area. The manager knows the procedures she needs to follow if there are concerns about a child's welfare or if an adult allegation is made. She ensures that her staff

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team are fully aware too. The manager and her team attend regular safeguarding training to help keep their knowledge up to date, as well as keeping abreast of early years legislation.

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This provision meets requirements

7 April 2025 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474454 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10392504 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Sodexo Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01784425690 Date of previous inspection 28 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Little Stars - Mother & Baby Unit registered in 2014 and is based in the Mother and Baby Unit at HMP Bronzefield. The nursery offers care for the young children of the mothers within the unit. The nursery is open Monday to Thursday mornings from 8.30am to midday and in the afternoons from 1.30pm to 5pm. The nursery also offers a stay-and-play session on Thursday afternoons from 3pm to 4pm. The nursery employs four members of staff, of whom two hold level 6 qualifications and two hold a recognised early years qualification at level 3.

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n The manager and deputy manager showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The manager, deputy manager and the inspector discussed how they organise their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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7 April 2025 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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7 April 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.

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