Grove Villa Childcare

Inspection of Grove Villa Childcare 7 Cambridge Road, Godmanchester, Huntingdon PE29 2BW

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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 are kind and gentle in their interactions with children. Children show joy and delight as they relish affectionate cuddles from staff. Children show that they feel safe and secure, as they play alongside staff. They are eager to share what activities they enjoy. Staff encourage and praise children for sharing their thoughts, enabling them to feel valued in their contributions. The curriculum in place is well- thought out and appropriate for the current needs and abilities of children. Staff are aware of all children's individual needs, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and work as a team to meet these. As a result, all children take part in the learning on offer and make good progress from their individual starting points.

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The provision is good

Children develop an awareness of their feelings. They look at picture cards and copy the expression to communicate how they are feeling. Staff tune into what children are telling them to help support their emotional development. Children behave well. Staff encourage children to share and take turns as they play. They give children praise for being kind and following the setting's rules. This helps children to respect each other and play well together.

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need to do better?

n The management team explains that they want to create a home from home for all children. This helps children and their families to feel included at the setting. n The management team have created a broad curriculum that covers all areas of learning. Overall, teaching is good, and staff have a good understanding of how children learn and develop. However, when planning activities, staff plan for too many learning intentions, meaning that the focus is on general learning. As a result, there are times when some children do not remain engaged and do not benefit as fully as possible during activities. n Staff support children to follow good hygiene routines. Children wash their hands before eating to promote good health. Mealtimes are a sociable occasion where children join in conversations with their friends and staff. n Staff support children to be independent. They encourage babies to feed themselves. Older children pour their drinks and clear away their plates when

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they have finished. This helps prepare children for their next stage of learning. n Children with SEND are supported well. The management team form strong partnerships with other professionals to help close the gaps in children's learning. n Staff support children's language skills effectively. They use descriptive language, simple sentences, and commentary. Children enjoy singing and dancing activities. Babies giggle and smile at staff as they sing their favourite rhymes and songs. They remember some of the actions, rolling their arms

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need to do better?

28 May 2025 around and around as they wind up the imaginary bobbin. Older children love to dress up in their favourite superhero and princess outfits while dancing to popular music. n Children follow the settings routines well. For example, they help with tidying away toys before lunch. However, the organisation of some transitions throughout the day means that children wait for extended periods of time. For example, babies sit waiting too long for the staff team to serve their lunch. Therefore, staff are not always able to give the support children need to remain engaged in meaningful learning. n Staff keep parents informed about the progress their children are making. They share information about children's progress and next steps electronically and during face-to-face meetings. Staff share ideas about ways to support their children's learning at home, which helps to promote a consistent approach. n Parents describe the setting as home from home and that their children are

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need to do better?

settled. They report they love attending the family events, exploring the setting, and getting to know the staff. n Leaders and the staff team are dedicated to continually improving the service it provides. Staff report good well-being. They access online training that interests them. However, sometimes, monitoring of staff practice to embed the training is not focused enough to address inconsistencies in teaching and staff knowledge.

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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 the staff teaching to precisely identify the learning intent for planned activities to focus more closely on what the children need to learn next n refine the organisation of routines during the day to minimise waiting time for children n enhance methods of coaching staff to identify areas for development that help to raise the quality of their practice to a consistently high level across all areas of the nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2805452 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10400087 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 55 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Grove Villa Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01480 413435 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Grove Villa Childcare Registered in 2024. The setting employs 8 members of childcare staff. Of these, 7 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The setting is open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. It is closed for two weeks a year and bank holidays. The setting provides funded early education places for all eligible children.

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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 Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the leadership team about the management of the nursery. 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 with the manager. n Parents spoke to the inspector during the inspection and took account of their views. n The management team and staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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