Docking Pre-School

Docking Day Care Well Street, Docking, Norfolk, PE31 8LQ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2015 12 October 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Staff provide a wide range of exciting activities that successfully capture children's interest in learning and help them to develop the skills they need for their future and starting school.  Key persons have warm and caring relationships with children. They use their knowledge of children's interests and preferences to meet their needs well, helping them settle and feel secure.  Children are particularly well prepared for the move on to school, because of the excellent transition arrangements that are in place and the strong relationships with the school.  Children's safety, health and well-being are very well promoted through the implementation of clear and consistent policies and procedures. Risk assessments are completed daily to ensure the pre-school is safe and children are protected from any potential dangers.  The dedicated and motivated committee, managers and staff team have a shared vision

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This provision is good

for development and driving the pre-school forward. They fully involve the parents and children in influencing improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The range of activities and learning opportunities for children in the outdoor area are not yet fully established. This means that children do not have the same very good level of choice and exploration as they do indoors.  Information provided by staff to parents for home learning is not fully maximised to further enhance children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance children's already good learning experiences in the outdoor area through continuing to extend opportunities for their physical play and exploration of the natural world  strengthen the already good partnerships with parents by developing a shared approach to children's learning, such as providing regular information about how they can support their children's progress further at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the play area inside as well as the outside play space.  The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held a meeting with the managers of the pre-school.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school and a range of other documentation, including self-evaluation and policies and procedures to safeguard children's welfare.

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who attend. This is good

Children's enthusiasm for learning is enhanced by staff, who have a very good understanding of how children learn. The quality of teaching at the pre-school is good and all staff have high expectations for children's achievements. Consequently, all children make very good progress in relation to their starting points and capabilities. Children's developing confidence, independence, communication and mathematical skills equip them well for their future learning. The pre-school environment is rich in print, which helps to develop children's early literacy skills. Ongoing observations, photographs and examples of children's work, build up a delightful learning journey book of children's time at the pre- school. Children develop a sense of their local community as they enjoy a 'looking and listening' walk. Staff regularly share information with parents about their children's progress, through discussions or developmental records. However, they do not fully

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who attend. This is good

maximise opportunities to share ideas of how parents can support children's learning at home.

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good

The caring, family atmosphere of the pre-school enables children to feel very secure and happy. The playroom is welcoming and offers children extensive opportunities to make choices about their play. Children's work is attractively displayed, which effectively promotes their self-esteem and sense of belonging. The good quality toys and resources inside help children to become confident learners. However, the outside area does not always offer the same good experiences and activities to enhance their learning. Mealtimes are valued as social occasions where the children sit in small groups and talk to their friends and staff. Children learn about a healthy lifestyle through the provision of healthy snacks and plenty of fresh air and exercise. Children learn about keeping themselves safe as staff teach them the safety rules of the pre-school. Staff gently remind them how to hold the scissors safely and about walking and not running indoors.

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provision is good

Staff and committee members understand their responsibilities in meeting all requirements. They are fully aware of the strengths and areas for development in the pre- school and have detailed action plans that clearly identify and prioritise targets for improvement. The managers motivate the staff team well and monitor the quality of teaching effectively to ensure it is consistently good. Staff receive ongoing supervision to identify and meet their training needs. The premises are risk assessed to support children's safety and staff have attended relevant training so that they have a good understanding of the procedures to follow if they are concerned about a child's welfare. There are robust recruitment and vetting procedures in place to ensure that all adults caring for the children are suitably qualified and vetted. This shows that the pre-school gives the safeguarding and welfare of children a high priority. Partnerships with parents

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provision is good

and other professionals are good and parents value the service they receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254040 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 876538

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Type of provision

Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 33 Number of children on roll 34 Name of provider Docking Day Care Committee Date of previous inspection 12 October 2010 Telephone number 01485 518927

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Type of provision

Docking Day Care registered in 1995. It is run by a committee and has charitable status. The setting employs five members of childcare staff, four of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during school term time. Sessions are from 8.45am to 11.45am and 12.30pm to 3.30pm. A lunch club takes place between 11.45am and 12.30pm. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Type of provision

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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