Mini Vip’s Childcare

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Members of the management team have made positive changes to enhance and improve the provision since the last inspection. They have better systems for monitoring staff and continuing their professional development.

Recent training on observing and assessing children has supported staff in providing activities that meet children's needs, interests and next steps in learning well. Children make good progress in their development. • Managers listen to feedback from parents, children and staff to enhance the play spaces for children.

For example, they have renovated the toddler outdoor area, providing a cover so that it can be used in all weathers. I...ndoors they have added more natural materials and sensory toys for the children. Children develop confidence as they explore the new toys and show good levels of self-esteem.

• Key persons make accurate assessments and monitor children's achievements. They share these regularly with parents, including through talks at the end of the day and parent meetings each term. Staff provide ideas for parents to support children at home and enhance their development.

Children benefit from consistent learning experiences at home and in the setting that support their development well. • Staff build good relationships with other professionals. They quickly identify when children need extra support and work with others to ensure children's needs are met well.

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities or who speak English as an additional language, achieve well. • On occasions, staff do not explain what they need children to do. For example, when it is time to put toys away or get ready for large-group activities, to help children make the most of learning opportunities from the outset.