Hanham Toddlers Pre-School (registration until: 22 Oct 2021)

Hanham Toddlers Pre-School Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 136001 Inspection date 06/06/2011 Inspector Debbie Starr

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Setting address Methodist Church, Chapel Road, Hanham, Bristol, BS15 8SD Telephone number 0117 9082406 Email Type of setting Childcare on non-domestic premises to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as

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you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

Hanham Toddlers Pre-School was registered in 1960 and is located within designated rooms within Hanham Methodist Church, Hanham, South Gloucestershire. Children access an enclosed outdoor play area. The pre-school is managed by a committee of parents. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday term time only. Opening times are from 9.00am to 2.00pm except Wednesday and Friday when opening times are from 9am to 11.30am. The pre-school is registered on the Early Years Register. A maximum of 70 children may attend at any one time. There are currently 139 children on roll who attend. The pre-school offers support to children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities and for whom English is an additional language. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early education to children aged three and four years. The pre-school employs 24 staff, of whom 21 work directly with children; of these 18 hold appropriate early years

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Description of the setting

qualifications. Two members of staff hold degrees in Early Y ears Childcare and Education and two staff hold level 6 in early years; of these one holds Early Years Professional Status. The pre-school receives support from a teacher advisor from the local authority.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children flourish due to the staff's thorough understanding of each child's individual needs which enables them to promote their welfare and development exceedingly well. Children make excellent progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. Excellent partnerships with parents and highly effective links with external agencies and some early years providers contributes significantly overall to ensuring continuity in children's care learning and development. The management team and staff work collaboratively with others to continually evaluate the quality of the provision. The pre-school is always striving to improve and as a result ensures the best possible outcomes for children.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 improving the links with other early years settings children attend to firmly establish a two way flow of information that brings about continuity in all children's care learning and development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is safeguarded by effective regularly reviewed policies and procedures which are rigorously followed by staff; such as the removal of mobile phones from all persons entering the premises and individual health care plans. Robust and rigorous checks ensure staff's suitability to work with children. Children flourish in the care of the well qualified and dedicated staff group who are committed to developing their own skills through the sharing of good practice and frequent training. Staff are effectively supported, motivated and monitored by the highly skilled management team who have high aspirations for all. The pre-school's collaborative working with other agencies is exemplary. Regular discussion and ongoing training for staff focussed on safeguarding issues and child protection ensures staff are exceedingly well informed as to how they protect children from harm, know what to do should they have a concern about a child and the reporting

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the early years provision

procedures within the pre-school. Thorough regularly reviewed risk assessments and comprehensive daily checks that include access by others to the premises and car park, woodwork activities and visits to local woods for forest school sessions ensure children are not at risk from hazards or themselves. The excellent use of resources within the setting and local community and highly effective deployment of staff contribute significantly to children's learning and development and creates an inclusive environment for all. For instance, restrictions to enabling children to access outside areas freely due to the lay out of the premises have been overcome through the re-organisation of the day, giving all children ample time throughout the week to play and engage in a wide range of activities in the fresh air. The uniqueness of each child and their family is embraced through a wide range of interesting activities that support children to recognise their own and others

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the early years provision

diverse qualities through meaningful experiences. For example, parents and children join together during the festival of Japanese Children's Day and the Buddhist festival of Wesak where parents brought in an array of family pets that included a pony, chicken and bearded dragon.

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the early years provision

The pre-school has a strong commitment to continuous improvement as it strives for excellence. This is achieved through frequent review, reflection and evaluation of all aspects of the setting and children's learning. This includes all levels of management, staff, parents, children and other professionals linked to the provision and local early years advisors. Consequently, the pre-school ensures that children thrive and are assured of the best possible outcomes. Recent improvements include parent rotas particularly to support cookery activities and the development of transition booklets and 'Out to Lunch' trial to support significant times of change during a child's period at pre-school and then onto school. Self-evaluation has identified the need to establish more effective links with other early years providers that children attend.

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the early years provision

Children's experiences are enhanced through highly effective partnerships with parents and an extensive range of other professionals with whom staff form highly collaborative links to ensure that each child is given the support they need. Parents are exceedingly complimentary about the pre-school. Parents' knowledge of their own child is actively sought and taken account of. For instance, during home visits This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 thus ensuring children settle well and their interests, welfare needs and developmental stage are well known and effectively contribute to the initial assessment of children's capabilities. Parents are frequently informed of their child's progress and development through informal discussion, regular reports, access to learning diaries and planned meetings. Parents are supported and encouraged to play an active role in their own child's ongoing learning and

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the early years provision

development. This is achieved through a wide variety of opportunities such as questionnaires for planning for children's interests and needs. Information meetings prior to their child commencing pre-school promotes the development of parents' understanding of how children learn. Initiatives such as, cookery sacs enhance opportunities for home learning.

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and outcomes for children

Staff provide rich and varied experiences which meet the needs of all children exceedingly well. Assessment through high quality observations is rigorous and the information gained is used very effectively to guide the planning of activities which are responsive to children's interests. The staff use their excellent knowledge of the children to ensure that priorities in learning are supported well and they make the best possible progress. Excellent use of open ended questioning encourages children to build upon their interests from previous experiences and develop their ideas. Children eagerly work together and offer suggestions as to how they can create homes for animals using a variety of props and reference books. Children are lively and enthusiastic learners. They demonstrate great perseverance as they manipulate fishing nets to capture letters from their name on floating crabs. Children's interest in living things is promoted extremely well through activities in

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and outcomes for children

the outside play space. The growing and eating of their own food from the garden promotes children's understanding of sustainability and healthy eating. Staff consolidate and build upon children's understanding of number highly effectively as they look for snails. Children sing exuberantly and follow rhythms of increasing complexity with their hands. Children's self-esteem and confidence grows and skills for the future promoted highly effectively as they take responsibility for leading activities such as 'song sacs' and taking turns during musical chairs. Frequent use of Makaton by staff and children enhances their communication skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children display an excellent awareness of safety issues and recognise and understand how to keep themselves safe. Children spontaneously put on protective gloves prior to digging up weeds, whilst others reflect this in their imaginative play. Staff support children extremely well to make connections between activities and their everyday experiences and in doing so, promote an understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. Children develop an understanding that marks and print have meaning as they create a variety of signs to be used in their imaginative road safety play and when walking with their parents and staff on regular 'walk to pre-school days'. Children demonstrate high levels of independence and self care as they spontaneously follow and understand the reasons for good hygiene routines throughout the day and make healthy choices from the snack bar. Clear guidance and good supervision of children enables them

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to use knives effectively to cut their own food such as cucumber. Staff help children to manage their own behaviour through sensitive and appropriate guidance. Staff provide positive and enabling role models, consequently children's behaviour is exemplary. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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