Happy Days Kindergarten

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

The provision is good

Staff morale at Happy Days Kindergarten is high.

This creates a happy and safe environment for all children. Staff's curriculum puts an emphasis on developing a rich vocabulary for children. They encourage children to listen and follow instructions well.

Staff are quick and effective in providing additional support to children when needed. Staff organise various extra-curricular activities to enhance children's learning. One of these activities encourages children to experiment with physical movements, such as running and jumping, to support their growth and development.

Children also enjoy the use of signing,... singing nursery songs and dancing to music. The curriculum includes numerous first-hand experiences for children, especially those who are disadvantaged. For example, a recent trip to the theatre helped children to develop their cultural awareness.

Staff build strong relationships with children. This supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Staff teach children to play harmoniously.

Children learn that 'sharing is caring'. They show social confidence and express their enjoyment of various activities in the setting. For example, children say they 'enjoy playing with my friends' and others 'love making cakes' in the mud kitchen.

Children are motivated to play and show positive attitudes towards their learning.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

The management team is dedicated to fostering a homely and inclusive environment with a strong sense of community. They are highly supportive of their staff, which contributes to their continuous success in providing high-quality care and education to children.

Staff talk positively about their workload and say they receive good levels of supervision. This includes staff who are new to the setting and those who want to pursue higher qualifications. Some staff have completed training that has enhanced their knowledge of how to recognise indicators that a child may need additional support.

This helps them to meet children's needs even more effectively.Staff have high expectations for all children. They observe and assess children's learning regularly and use this information to design a curriculum that highly features communication and language skills.

This helps children, including those who have limited English, to make good progress in their speaking. However, during some activities, staff do not encourage children to demonstrate what they already know and can do. This hinders staff's ability to respond and adapt their teaching as necessary.

The management team keeps detailed records of children's learning, including attendance records. This helps them to monitor any concerns and to act promptly to safeguard children's welfare.The management team works with staff and other professionals, such as their early years adviser, to evaluate the setting rigorously.

Since the last inspection, they have made several changes to the setting to improve outcomes for children. For instance, staff reviewed the indoor environment to enable children to use the resources and equipment more independently. Children become curious and exploratory learners.

The management team is currently reviewing the outside curriculum to further enhance children's understanding of the world.Children have the freedom to move and explore all areas of the setting. This enables them to make decisions based on their interests and preferences.

On some occasions, staff interrupt children's play unnecessarily. They do not always give children sufficient time to become fully absorbed in their chosen activities, which affects their play and enjoyment.Staff are positive role models to children and they help them to behave well.

They are extremely welcoming, kind and approachable. For instance, staff greet children and their families warmly when they arrive in the setting. This affectionate approach not only helps children to settle in quickly but also fosters a sense of belonging and security within the setting.

Parents, grandparents and childminders speak highly of the service they receive. They praise the continuous communication about children's activities and progress. Parents highlight staff's caring and nurturing nature, which has a positive effect on children's emotional well-being.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

What does the setting need to do to improve?

To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should: nencourage all staff to check children's understanding during activities to consolidate their learning review the organisation of some parts of the daily routine to support children's full enjoyment during play.

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