Little Tinkers Day Care Limited

Inspection of Little Tinkers Day Care Limited Norbury Hall Primary School, Shepley Drive, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire SK7 6LE

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This provision meets requirements

Children are excited and happy to spend time at the club before and after school. They are able to play with their friends and relax after a busy day. The club operates from the school hall. Staff drop off and collect children from their classrooms. Children have access to large outdoor spaces, including the playground, field and tyre park. This gives children lots of opportunities to enjoy the open air, exercise and develop their skills, such as football and skipping. Children make their own choices about how they spend their time. Staff provide lots of options for children to choose from, catering to a variety of different interests. For example, they provide small-world toys, crafts, games and puzzles.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have excellent relationships with children. Children know to expect their familiar adult to pick them up from their classroom, and they greet them with excitement. Staff are warm and friendly. The process for collecting children is efficient and safe. Children of all ages play happily together and behave well. They listen carefully to staff and do as they are asked. Staff use positive praise to support children's understanding of the rules. Children are happy and safe.

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n Strong routines help children to settle when they arrive from their classrooms. Children know to put their belongings away when they go into the hall. After this, they are able to make choices about how they spend their time. This helps children to feel settled and secure. n Children are offered a range of healthy snacks each day. Dietary requirements are well catered for. For example, staff place information about allergens on each table so that children can learn about the food they eat. However, after school, children tell staff what food they would like and it is plated by staff. This limits opportunities for younger children to practise and develop their independence skills. n Parents are very happy with the provision. They comment on the welcoming environment and the wide choice of activities available for children. Some parents say that their children 'don't want to leave'. Communication between the

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setting and home is effective. n Staff comment positively on the inclusive working environment that leaders create. This helps them to thrive in their roles. The setting caters for a wide variety of children's needs. For example, quiet spaces are available for children who wish to read or retreat from busy activities. This helps all children to feel welcomed and supported. n Staff complete thorough risk assessments each day. For example, the outdoor area is checked for remaining children and parents after the school day. The

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12 May 2025 gate is locked and the outdoor area is assessed for any risks or hazards. This helps staff to ensure that a safe space is available for children. n The club has robust processes in place for recruitment. They make sure that any new members of staff are appropriate to work with children. New staff go through a thorough induction and are supported as they develop in their roles. Staff feel supported to develop their knowledge and skills. They take part in a variety of training, which helps them to enhance their practice over time. n The club works closely with the school in which they are based. For example, the manager contributes to the school as their safeguarding governor. Staff work closely with the school to include aspects of the school curriculum within their provision. The headteacher values this positive relationship and praises the 'safe and nurturing' provision that the club offers.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555836 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10380869 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 Out-of-school day care

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inspection

Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 204 Name of registered person Little Tinkers Day Care Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07808 653926 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Little Tinkers Day Care Limited registered in 2018. It is located at Norbury Hall Primary School in Stockport. The club employs 10 members of childcare staff. Six staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am until 9am and 3.15pm until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a tour of all areas used by the club to assess their suitability. n Children communicated 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 observed the quality of care being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The manager provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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