The Lookout Club

The Lookout Club

Unique reference number (URN): 2739446 Address: Churchfields The Village School, Bradford Road, Atworth, Melksham, SN12 8HY Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 02/08/2023 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: The Lookout Day Nursery Ltd

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Highly motivated leaders demonstrate a clear and precise understanding of the setting's ethos. They confidently discuss how the ongoing use of self-evaluation helps to sustain high standards of care for staff, children and families. Leaders use information gained from self- evaluation to support children's individual needs. In particular, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who face barriers to their learning. For example, leaders work together to ensure that they create quieter areas within the environment, providing space for children to help them to regulate their emotions when needed. Staff's wellbeing is a high priority, and current staff feel extremely valued and supported. Leaders demonstrate a secure understanding of how to work in close partnerships with the on-site school and form links within the community. This helps to maintain a sharp focus on their community

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

ethos and to consistently build on the quality of care. Leaders discuss the importance of forming secure partnerships with parents, to share information and support when needed. Leaders clearly explain their ongoing commitment to staff's practice, establishing a culture of continual improvement. Staff have access to a variety of training, and leaders intend to target this to support the individual needs of children. Leaders act with integrity and professionalism using their vast knowledge and experience to support and guide the setting. They are excellent role models, and staff demonstrate confidence in their roles and responsibilities. Leaders confidently relay how consistent routines and boundaries contribute to the smooth running of the setting.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Address:

Churchfields The Village School Bradford Road, Atworth Melksham SN12 8HY

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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Registered person: The Lookout Day Nursery Ltd

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday : 15:00 - 18:00

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About this inspection

There were no early years children present and/or on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment, and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors only evaluate and grade leadership and governance as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess the impact on children of other evaluation areas.

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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