Tinytots Vision Nursery

Inspection of Tinytots Vision Nursery Caretakers House, Grecian Street North, SALFORD M7 2JR

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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 have a wonderful time at this welcoming and nurturing setting. Staff have built secure relationships with parents and children. They gather information from parents as children arrive. This helps them to know children's needs, such as what they have eaten and if they slept well. Parents describe the setting as 'home from home' for their children. Children arrive eager to start their day. They hang up their coats and run into the arms of familiar staff before choosing where to play. Children are happy and settled. This helps them to be ready to learn.

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The provision is good

Managers have carefully planned the curriculum to cover all seven areas of learning. Staff plan experiences that children might not otherwise benefit from. For example, staff engage children in games with balls. They know this supports children's balance and co-ordination. Children have tremendous fun and they concentrate well. Staff show genuine delight in children's achievements. They praise children as they kick the ball into the net. This helps children to feel confident and they are eager to keep trying. Staff want children to be curious. They offer natural resources for children to explore. Children rub petals in their hands and hold them to their noses. Staff skilfully join children and use descriptive language to discuss the scent and textures of flowers. Children learn new words and make good progress. Deployment of staff is good. Staff are vigilant as they supervise children. This means they are on hand to support children to resolve

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The provision is good

disputes that arise during play. Children learn to play together.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and managers have a clear vision to offer an inclusive provision that supports the development of all children. They work closely with staff, parents and other agencies to achieve this. Staff benefit from effective support, through induction, appraisals and coaching. As a result, the setting benefits from a well established and motivated staff team. n Staff support children's communication and language well. They model new language to children. Staff provide support for children who are less verbal. For example, children are taught simple signs. This enables them to join in activities such as circle time. In addition, children who speak English as an additional language are supported with effective assessments. Children make good progress in their communication and language development. n Partnership with parents is a strength of the setting. Parents are invited to share information about their children's development. This helps the setting to provide

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ideas and resources that help continue children's learning at home. For example, the setting has developed story sacks to help children benefit from regular reading at home. Furthermore, managers and staff work closely with a range of other services that offer early help interventions to families, such as food and

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need to do better?

1 August 2025 clothing banks. This helps to keep children safe and well. n The setting is committed to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work closely with specialist services, as a result, children with SEND benefit from structured support and a consistent approach to their care. Additional funding is used with careful consideration. Managers plan the use of space and staff deployment well to meet children's needs. As a result, children with SEND are supported to access the full curriculum. They make good progress from their starting points. n Behaviour is generally good. Staff are skilled in using distraction and they adapt activities to help children remain motivated and engaged. Some staff plan transitions well. However, this is not consistent across the setting. For example, following lunch, staff do not support younger children to understand what is

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need to do better?

expected of them. Some children remain active while other children are trying to sleep. Children are less responsive to adult requests at these times. n Overall, hygiene is good. Children are supported with tasks such as blowing their and routines are in place for hand washing before and after eating. However, children are not always supported to understand why good hygiene is important. For example, staff do not consistently teach children why they wash their hands. They do not consistently remind children why they should not put toys in their mouths. As a result, children repeat these behaviours. They do not learn consistently good hygiene habits. n Transitions to school are carefully planned. The setting has good links with teaching staff from local schools and specialist schools. Information about children's current abilities and any additional or medical needs are shared. Children benefit from conversations, stories and role play about school. This

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need to do better?

helps them to adjust to their new environment. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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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 which puts children's interests first.

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should:

n strengthen the curriculum to support children to understand the routines of the day and the behaviour expectations to encourage them to remain focused n strengthen hygiene practices to help children understand the importance of good hygiene and to promote consistently good habits.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302669 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10398198 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 51 Number of children on roll 78 Name of registered person Tinytots Vision Ltd.

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reference number

Telephone number 01617088855 Date of previous inspection 8 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Tinytots Vision Nursery registered in 2005 and is located in Salford. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds qualified teacher status, six hold appropriate early years qualification at level 3, and four at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.45am until 5.45pm. The nursery provides government funded places.

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Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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