Clever Clogs (yarm) Ltd

Inspection of Clever Clogs (yarm) Ltd Clever Clogs, 29 High Street, Yarm TS15 9BW

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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

Children are warmly welcomed into this homely nursery by the nurturing staff. They form close bonds with the kind and caring staff who look after them. This helps children to feel safe and ready to learn. Children benefit from a wealth of resources and activities set up in the nursery playrooms and garden. They behave very well. Older children develop independence as they choose activities, tidy away toys, and serve their own meals.

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The provision is good

Babies are developing their physical skills. Staff sit on the floor with them, extending their arms out, and encourage them to practise their walking skills. Children receive regular praise from staff as they play. This helps with their attempts to try new things and to build on their confidence. Toddlers are excited to hunt for bugs in the garden. Older children manipulate dough with their hands and show increasing skill using tools, such as scissors. They carefully use the scissors to snip the aromatic herbs and competently use the pestle and mortar to grind the herbs.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They listen and respond well to requests from staff, such as helping to tidy away the toys before moving on to the next activity. They play happily and harmoniously with each other, sharing toys and resources. Children use good manners and say 'please' and 'thank you' without any prompts.

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need to do better?

n Leaders ensure that staff follow a clear and sequenced curriculum in each nursery age group. Staff know children very well. They carry out regular observations and assessments of children's learning. Staff plan activities around what they know about children's current level of development and what they need to learn next. As a result, children make good progress in their learning. n There is a sharp focus on building children's speech and language skills. Staff support children's lively conversations, reminding them to take turns and listen to their friends. They take time to listen to what children say and provide opportunities for them to respond. Children are confident communicators who readily chat to staff and visitors about their experiences, likes and dislikes. n Staff successfully weave early mathematical concepts into their play and conversations, such as counting and colour recognition. However, less emphasis

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is given to develop children's knowledge and understanding of, shape, weight and volume. n Children show a love of books and enjoy listening to stories. However, the organisation of group story time for the older children has not been fully considered. Staff do not adapt their teaching to maintain children's listening and attention during the activity. As a result, some children lose interest and

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28 May 2025 eventually leave the group. n Children show a positive attitude towards learning and confidently make decisions about their own play. They use their past experiences and what they know to build their imagination as they create their own games. For example, they prepare a birthday party and carefully set out plates and decide that the hair rollers and buttons are cakes. n The management of behaviour in the setting is a real strength. Staff interactions with children are kind, and children who are upset are provided with comfort and support. Sharing and taking turns are really promoted with the younger children, and they learn to do this without a reminder. n Children learn self-care skills, such as toileting. They wash their hands before snack and lunch. Staff praise children for doing this, which promotes their self- esteem. Staff ensure mealtimes are social occasions where children benefit from

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freshly cooked meals. Children sit in small groups and staff teach children how to use cutlery. They supervise children well to ensure their safety while eating. n Leaders ensure that new staff complete a thorough induction that helps them to fulfil their responsibilities effectively. Staff receive regular supervision with leaders. They are aware of their roles and responsibilities. Professional development is accessible online and through face-to-face training. This builds on staff's existing skills and continues to improve the quality of the care and education. Staff feel supported by leaders and comment that they place a strong emphasis on their well-being. n Parents report that partnership with the nursery is good. They receive daily information about what their child is doing and the progress they make. This helps parents to support their children's learning at home.

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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 interest first.

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should:

n support staff to identify opportunities to introduce children to different mathematical concepts, such as shape, weight and volume n adapt teaching within group activities to consistently support children's listening and attention skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491117 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees Inspection number 10388281 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 48 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person Clever Clogs (yarm) Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01642780586 Date of previous inspection 4 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Clever Clogs (yarm) Ltd registered in 2015. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff. Of these, 10 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, and one at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the managers and discussed how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the nursery managers who are also the provider. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written feedback.

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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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