Wesley Preschool Benfleet

Wesley Preschool (Benfleet) Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 203614 Inspection date 13/10/2011 Inspector Clair Stockings

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Setting address Hall Farm Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5WS

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Telephone number 01268 750129 Email Type of setting Childcare - Non-Domestic 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 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

Wesley Preschool (Benfleet) was registered in 1997. It operates from a church hall in Benfleet. A maximum of 40 children in the early years age group, of whom none may be under two years, may attend at any one time. The preschool is registered on the Early Years Register and is funded to provide free early education to children aged three- and four-years-old.

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Description of the setting

The preschool is open each weekday from 9.10am to 12.10pm during term time. Currently there are 35 children on roll. The preschool supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. A total of nine staff work with the children, of whom six hold relevant early years qualifications.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The manager and staff team support children's learning well and children are making good progress in their development. Overall, the individual needs of the children are met by the high-quality provision offered and the positive working relationships with parents. Some effective partnerships with other agencies are established. The staff team work together well and with enthusiasm in the suitable and inclusive environment. They have the capacity to evaluate their practice and work towards continuous improvement for the benefit of all children.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 analyse observations and assessment of individual children's achievements and identified next steps further to inform future planning  develop effective communications between settings to ensure children's needs are met and there is continuity in their learning.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded and well protected in the preschool as staff demonstrate a good understanding of procedures to protect children in their care. Recruitment and vetting procedures are sound in order to check that staff are suitable to work with young children. Staff are vigilant in carrying out regular risk assessments and daily safety checks to ensure that children are safe in all areas of the preschool. The environment is well organised with resources accessible to children. It allows children to move safely around the preschool, to play in areas of their choice and to make independent choices. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Partnerships with parents and carers are good. Parents speak warmly of the staff and feel well informed of their child's progress. The preschool is committed to involving parents in children's learning and development, for example, through

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the early years provision

newsletters, questionnaires and parents' evenings. Freely shared information means that both parents and staff are kept well informed about the children's achievements, well-being and development. Some effective relationships with other professionals and external agencies involved with the children are established and contribute to supporting children's welfare and learning. However, links with other early years providers attended by the children are not fully established to support continuity of learning.

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the early years provision

Staff promote children's understanding of similarities and differences through a broad range of activities, such as festival celebrations. In addition, children have access to a good selection of multicultural play resources that reflects positive images of the wider world. This creates an inclusive environment that encourages children to feel a sense of belonging and promotes their self-esteem. The manager demonstrates an effective commitment to driving and implementing improvement in order to enhance the outcomes for children. The self-evaluation process reflects accurate monitoring of what the setting does well and what needs to be improved. The recommendations from the last inspection, for example, in respect of the development of planning have been successfully addressed. This helps to promote learning outcomes for children.

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and outcomes for children

Children's learning and development are promoted well. They are well settled and enjoy taking part in a varied range of worthwhile and stimulating activities both indoors and outdoors. Children are supported well by staff who readily involve themselves in the children's chosen play activities. Relationships are good. As a result, children are enthusiastic in their approach to learning and confidently express their ideas. Staff are generally knowledgeable about the Early Years Foundation Stage and use this effectively to support children in their learning. Staff make competent use of observations to identify individual children's next steps in all required areas of learning. However, these observations are not currently effectively used to inform the planning of activities to further enhance all children's learning experiences.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop their spoken language well as, supported by staff, they enthusiastically sing familiar songs and rhymes, hold conversations and answer challenging questions. They develop an effective understanding of written language through the successful use of books, labels and signs. They have good opportunities to develop their creative skills using paints, construction toys and role play, which staff support with appropriate interactions. Children have good access to information and communication technology to support their learning. This contributes effectively in helping them to develop good skills for their future lives. Children develop their problem solving skills and language through practical activities with effective support from staff. For example, when playing at the construction table, children use these skills to plan and build a tower. Staff extend This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

the learning by showing a keen interest and asking appropriate questions.

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and outcomes for children

Staff help children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise during outdoor play. A healthy and nutritious snack which includes fruit and vegetables is provided at snack time. Staff organise snack time to provide an opportunity for children to develop good independence skills by helping to serve the snack and pour their own drinks. Children have access to fresh drinking water and help themselves when they are thirsty, this demonstrates they are developing understanding of their personal needs. They are also developing good understanding of the importance of personal hygiene as they are taught to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet.

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and outcomes for children

Children's emotional well-being is nurtured by the warm and purposeful interaction of the staff. They take a consistent approach, so that children develop good knowledge of what is expected and behave well. Children play cooperatively, taking turns and demonstrating respect for each other. They contribute to the welfare of others as they help to tidy away at the end of the session. Children learn about safety through regular fire evacuation practices. Exciting visits to the preschool by the police and fire brigade reinforces children's understanding of important issues, such as road safety. In addition, children use a wide range of resources, such as scissors and knives safely and responsibly, supported well by attentive staff. 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 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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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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