Sparkles

Ofsted rating for Sparkles

Last inspected 18 August 2022

What it's like to attend

• The curriculum covers all areas of learning, with the manager outlining clear learning goals for independence, confidence, and social/communication skills.
• The manager and staff reflect on activities to extend children's learning and are aware of the learning intent behind them.
• Children have access to a wide range of books tailored to their age and stage, supporting their communication, language, and literacy skills.
• Children have good communication skills, confidently chatting with staff about their home life and experiences, and staff enhance their language.
• Children's independence is promoted well through age-appropriate tasks like handwashing before meals.
• Staff work together effectively, knowing all children and responsively addressing their physical and emotional needs.
• Parents are kept informed daily through diaries and discussions, receiving advice to enhance learning at home.
• Established relationships with local schools support effective transitions.
• The manager and staff keep up-to-date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding.

• 1support babies to develop deeper levels of interest, focus and curiosity, especially in the outdoor environment
• 2develop partnerships with other settings that children attend to promote continuity in children's learning and development
• 3strengthen monitoring of staff performance to focus professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching.