Little Angels Nursery

Inspection of Little Angels Nursery Elim Hall, Fredora Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 9NL

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Staff know children well at this friendly nursery and use their existing interests to plan engaging activities that build on what they know and can do. Children develop positive attitudes and a thirst for learning. Staff draw them in with interesting discussions that capture their curiosity and offer them new vocabulary to hear and practise. Staff link and embed children's learning well, referring to previous activities during their play. Children become independent learners, happily choosing resources for themselves, playing with their friends and joining planned activities. Staff are good role models, and children understand their expectations, behaving well.

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The provision is good

There is a focus on helping children to develop a strong sense of self and self- awareness. They learn to assess and manage different types of risk in a safe environment. For instance, children understand why their friends have differing dietary requirements from themselves and learn to articulate this to help keep themselves and their friends safe. Children's individuality is celebrated, and they develop an awareness of their unique characteristics. Children learn the skills they will need as they move on to school. Strong links with nearby schools help children to become familiar with the school environment in advance of attending. Children are excited about and ready for the next stage in their education.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have made significant improvements since the last inspection, particularly around developing a broad curriculum, which is implemented effectively. The curriculum is continually reviewed and tailored to the children attending. Effective procedures to monitor and support staff's practice help to ensure that the quality of education is strong. Leaders are passionate about their roles and are committed to continually evaluating and enhancing children's experiences at the nursery. n Staff training is effective and is targeted to enhance their skills to benefit children's experiences. Staff well-being is considered thoughtfully, and staff report feeling valued and supported in their roles. This helps to maintain high morale. Consequently, children benefit from the happy and positive atmosphere at nursery. n Staff find out plenty of useful information from parents about children's experiences before they start at nursery. This helps staff to plan well for

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need to do better?

children's learning from the outset. Children settle quickly, and their learning gets off to a rapid start. Staff monitor children's progress effectively, identifying and quickly closing emerging gaps in their learning. This means that children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of

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need to do better?

6 June 2025 additional funding are supported well. Staff work closely with outside agencies and with the local authority to access timely, ongoing support. Funding is spent appropriately and the impact of this is closely monitored. Gaps in children's learning and development are narrowed, and children make good progress from their individual starting points. n Children's language skills are promoted well. Staff encourage children to voice their views and needs. Staff use some signs and visual cues to support children with less verbal ability. Children enjoy songs and stories throughout their day. Staff use songs and rhymes to help embed key messages such as those around hygiene routines. Children develop competence and confidence in their communications. n Regular visits to a nearby school with nursery staff enable children to learn and practise physical skills in different environments such as fields and woodland

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need to do better?

areas. Staff help children to build muscles and stamina as they run around, reach, stretch and bend. They develop their coordination skills as they carefully pour 'potions'. Staff model how to use small tools and equipment to support children's small muscle and movement development. Children's physical development is well promoted. n Routines of the day are generally well considered and key times, such as lunchtime, support children's social and independence skills well. However, delays around transition times between some activities mean that on occasion some children become frustrated and lose focus. n Support for parents is strong. Leaders arrange events for parents to attend to help them with parenting and life issues. Parents are invited for regular meetings to discuss their children's progress. Staff support parents to continue children's learning at home. These partnerships help to support the consistency of

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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 strengthen transitions between routine activities to support all children's engagement and focus on their learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2634433 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 10361846 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 27 Number of children on roll 28 Name of registered person MiChild Blackpool Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01253 375820 Date of previous inspection 17 July 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Little Angels Nursery registered in 2021 and is situated in Blackpool. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6, one at level 5 and six at level 3. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, all year round. The nursery offers government funded places for childcare and early education.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises along with the aims and rationale for the early years curriculum. n Children and staff spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with leaders. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector reviewed a sample of key documentation.

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Inspection activities

6 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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