Dinotots Day Nursery Ltd

Inspection of Dinotots Day Nursery Ltd 96 Newcastle Road, Blyth NE24 4AS

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy, relaxed and show high levels of confidence in this after-school club. They form strong attachments with each other and very caring staff, who know them well. Staff respond well to children's individual needs. Children benefit from a wide range of play opportunities indoors and outdoors. Many children choose to play outdoors in the fresh air after their day at school. Staff place an emphasis on children having fun, being safe and developing their independence and life skills.

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This provision meets requirements

Children say they enjoy coming to the club and spending time with staff. They show affection to staff, such as they spontaneously hug them when they arrive after school. Staff engage children in lovely conversations about their day in school or recent events. Children demonstrate pride in their achievements and a growing sense of independence. They behave very well and respond positively to staff's clear expectations. For example, children know the boundaries they need to stay within when playing outdoors.

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This provision meets requirements

Children feel safe and secure, enabling them to explore and take age-appropriate risks. For instance, they enjoy using hammers to tap pins into different fruit. Staff supervise children well during the activity and teach them how to handle tools safely. Staff teach children how to protect themselves. For example, children wear high-visibility jackets and learn about road safety on the walk from school to the club.

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n Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities extremely well. They liaise closely with parents, carers and other professionals to provide individual support for children with SEND. Staff make sure that they include all children in the activities and that their favourite activities, such as construction resources, are available when children arrive. This helps all children to settle well at the club. n Staff plan activities which follow children's interests and stages of development. This helps children to be motivated and engaged during activities. For example, children eagerly make cards to take home with creative materials. Other children explore dough and are proud of the models they make. This helps children to develop high levels of self-esteem. n Children's behaviour is exemplary. They are kind, considerate and show respect for others. For instance, older children happily involve younger children in ball

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games. Staff consistently model positive behaviour and have high expectations, which children understand and follow very well.

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11 June 2025 n Staff encourage children to express themselves. They ask children for ideas for future activities. Children are comfortable and confident to share their views with staff. Staff use initiatives, such as 'a worry box', to encourage children to share their feelings or any concerns they may have. This helps children to be confident to express their views and opinions. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles in the club. Staff provide children with nutritious meals and snacks. Children are involved in preparing their own meals. For example, all children confidently make their own sandwiches and choose from a range of healthy fillings. Staff provide appropriate equipment, such as small chopping boards and child-sized safety knives. This helps all children to successfully take part in their meal preparation. n Staff support children to understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, they check the ultraviolet forecast and discuss with children if they need to wear

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hats and suncream. Staff remind children to drink water and talk about the importance of staying hydrated during hot weather. n Staff promote children's independence very well. They encourage all children to manage tasks for themselves, such as pouring their own milk or water. Children know to wash their hands before eating and after playing outdoors. This helps children to develop their self-care skills. n Staff support children to respect differences and celebrate diversity. They plan opportunities that broaden children's understanding of the world around them. For instance, children explore different festivals, such as Eid and Lunar New Year, and collect for a local foodbank. Staff take children on outings in the local community, such as to the beach. n There is a clear leadership structure in place, with managers overseeing daily practice. Staff receive good support through regular supervision sessions,

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appraisals and ongoing training. Managers encourage staff to further their qualifications. Staff feel very well supported and very much enjoy working in the club. n Staff work collaboratively with parents and local schools. They share lots of information, either verbally at collection and pick-up times or through an online app. Staff use a password system when collecting children, to further keep them safe. Parents particularly appreciate the photos they receive of the activities their children have engaged in each evening. This ensures smooth transitions and continuity of care for children.

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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 2728484 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10392896 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 16 Number of children on roll 22 Name of registered person Dinotots Day Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07803725724 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Dinotots Day Nursery Ltd registered in 2023 and is located in Blyth, Northumberland. The club offers after-school care and operates during term time, from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. It employs four members of childcare staff, who all hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 5.

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Inspection activities

n Managers showed the inspector around the club. They discussed how they keep children safe and plan activities for children. n Parents, staff and children shared their views with the inspector. n Managers showed the inspector relevant documentation. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children during the inspection. n Managers engaged in a meeting with the inspector to discuss the leadership and management of the club.

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11 June 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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