Old Moat Childcare

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

The provision is good

Children are extremely well settled in the care of the staff team.

They enjoy their time with their key workers and participate in activities with enthusiasm. Staff support children's learning by asking questions and listening attentively to their responses. Children develop appropriate communication and language skills.

They are moving forward steadily in their development from their starting points. Strategies are in place to support children who need additional assistance. For example, pictures and signs are used to aid communication.

Staff are attentive to children's individual needs. Children with special... educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are skilfully supported by their key persons. This helps children to develop strong bonds and fosters their sense of belonging and security.

Staff provide children with ample opportunity to develop their creativity and imagination. Children express themselves through dance, singing, painting and crafts. Consistent praise and encouragement from staff help to support their growing confidence and self-esteem.

Staff expertly link early mathematical development to children's chosen arts and crafts activities. They discuss shape and number when adding wheels to fire engines being created from paper and glue. Younger children learn about texture as they eagerly make dough to play with.

However, there are occasions when children are not given enough time to complete their activities before being moved on to other resources. Children are learning key skills and routines. These are embedded into daily nursery life and support children's progress and learning.

This means children are well prepared for the next steps in their learning and eventual move to school.

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

The management team and staff members are committed to providing children with the best possible care to support their outcomes. They plan exciting and interesting activities for children to participate in that support their current interests and learning.

This helps children to make positive progress from their starting points at a steady pace.Children behave well. They understand the importance of being kind and respectful to others.

The staff team helps children to develop their awareness of positive behaviour. They have clear and consistent boundaries across the provision which allow children to develop their understanding of expectations.Staff provide children with opportunities to develop their understanding of specific topics.

For example, children are eager to learn about the emergency services and people that help them. They explore vehicles and roles through various media and crafts.Parent partnerships are exceptionally strong.

The parents speak highly of the provision and the staff team. They share in their children's learning, participate in self-evaluation and are aware of the policies and procedures of nursery life.Parents are fully informed of their child's progress and achievements in their day.

Furthermore, partnerships with other professionals are effective and robust in helping children access early interventions. This aids their ongoing progress.Staff complete daily health and safety checks in all indoor and outdoor areas of the provision, removing any hazards that may occur.

They also risk assess any outings off the premises. All staff maintain high levels of supervision, which helps to keep children safe and well.Young children receive plenty of comfort and cuddles, which supports their emotional well-being.

However, there are limited areas available for children to rest and sleep quietly. Children are sometimes disturbed from their quiet time and sleep by their peers.Staff receive regular opportunities to participate in training and support sessions to help their personal development.

A full programme of development is in place and monitored by the management team. This helps staff to raise their quality of teaching and also their own well-being. Staff are complimentary about the senior management team and the support they give them.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.Staff are aware of their responsibilities for protecting children in their care from harm. They have received suitable training that gives them secure knowledge of the varying signs and indicators of abuse.

Staff understand the wider and more complex safeguarding issues that may affect the children. A clear policy on how to deal with allegations is in place to inform those working at the setting about what to do should there be any concerns about a child in their care. The management team has secure recruitment procedures in place that ensure staff are suitably vetted.

They have created robust polices and procedures to further protect children and support staff. Parents are given concise information about safeguarding and are aware of the provider's responsibilities.

What does the setting need to do to improve?

To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should: nallow all children time to finish their chosen activities to support their developing confidence and critical thinking skills develop and implement alternative strategies that allow young children opportunity to rest and sleep in a relaxing environment.