Giggles N Squiggles West Winch

Inspection of Giggles N Squiggles West Winch West Winch Village Hall, Watering Lane, West Winch, Kings Lynn PE33 0JY

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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

Children at the setting are happy and parents comment how much children enjoy attending. Overall, children's engagement is good. Staff provide exciting learning opportunities focusing on children's interests and what they need to learn next. They deploy themselves across the setting well, engaging in children's play and extending their learning.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate good behaviours and social skills. They listen to instructions, are kind to their friends, and wait patiently for their turn during group games. Children demonstrate good teamwork as they help each other build a train track. Outdoors, children explore the mud kitchen and demonstrate excellent sharing. They invite others to join them and happily welcome them to join their group as they continue to play and explore.

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The provision is good

Children learn from a young age how to be kind and use good manners. Staff model language for children to hear as well as sharing and turn-taking skills. Children demonstrate a high standard of independence during mealtimes, washing their hands, pouring drinks and cutting their own food. Throughout the day, children are encouraged to carry out activities themselves, such as getting dress and using the toilet. Younger children are also encouraged to explore and make choices about their play and learning.

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need to do better?

n The management team has implemented a curriculum that focuses on developing children's independence and confidence in preparation for school. Staff prioritise relationships with children and get to know families well. This helps children to feel safe and secure in their environment, building on their confidence from the very beginning. n Mathematics is embedded throughout learning opportunities to help children begin to understand basic mathematical terms and language. For example, children count the legs on the bugs they find in the garden, and enjoy large group games of 'What's the time Mr Wolf', counting the steps they take. In the water, children experiment with capacity and use scales to measure weights of different resources. n The curriculum for physical development is well sequenced. Staff plan and provide opportunities for children to strengthen and practise both their fine and gross motor skills. Young children benefit from low-level furniture, encouraging

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need to do better?

and supporting their early walking. Older children enjoy large mark-making opportunities. They use spray bottles to strengthen their hand muscles and be creative. Children climb ladders and bikes, which helps to strengthen their core strength and balance.

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need to do better?

23 June 2025 n The provision provided for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Children receive a good standard of care and education and staff work with children on a one-to-one basis to help them progress well. Additionally, staff work closely with other professionals to provide consistent support for children and families. However, some staff are not always confident when planning and handling situations for children with SEND. n Children who speak English as an additional language make excellent progress with their understanding and speaking of the English language. Staff provide numerous learning opportunities for children to extend their language skills and this supports children to speak clearly from a young age. n Staff have clear expectations for children's behaviour. Children demonstrate their understanding of routines throughout the day, as they wait patiently in a line to

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wash their hands before mealtimes and use 'walking feet' indoors. However, staff do not always teach and deepen children's knowledge of emotions to help them understand how they or others are feeling. n Staff share photos and observations of children using an online app to help keep parents up to date. Additionally, they add children's next steps in learning and ideas about how parents can continue this learning at home. n There is a robust recruitment procedure in place and the management team ensures new staff receive full induction training when they first start at the setting. Furthermore, staff supervisions are held regularly to discuss staff's practice and highlight any areas for improvement. This helps to provide a good standard of care and education 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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should:

n support staff to develop their confidence and knowledge when supporting children with SEND n teach children about emotions and help them to recognise feelings and the consequences of their own actions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2726381 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10337268 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 Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 58 Number of children on roll 72 Name of registered person Giggles 'N' Squiggles Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01553 605930 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Giggles and Squiggles West Winch registered in 2023. The setting employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The setting opens from 7.30am to 5.30pm, term time only. Wrap around care is also provided for school aged children. The setting provides government funded early education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the setting and discussed the early years curriculum. 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 of group activities with the manager. n Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The inspector spoke to a small sample of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

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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