Streatley Hill Pre-School

Streatley Hill Pre-School Streatley School, The Coombe, Streatley, READING, RG8 9QL

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 27 September 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Staff are excellent reflective practitioners. They include the views of parents, children and each other to evaluate environments, practice and activities. This feedback is used effectively to make improvements that are beneficial to children's learning and development.  Procedures used to support older children's moves on to school are highly effective. Children develop excellent independence skills and regular visits to the local reception class are cooperatively planned and highly successful at helping children be prepared for their next stage in learning.  Staff prioritise children's safety and safeguarding as paramount. They are dedicated to keeping children safe thorough their practice and effectively support children to learn how to keep themselves safe.  Staff have excellent relationships with parents. Communication is key and parents' participation is highly valued. They have regular opportunities to receive and share

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This provision is outstanding

information about their children's learning and development. As a result, children gain high levels of continuity within their care. Parents say they are extremely happy with the nursery and the respect their children receive.  Staff have developed strong links with other professionals, as well as parents. Therefore, children receive exceptional support and gaps in their development are promptly addressed and minimised.  Staff's quality of teaching is exemplary. They have a thorough understanding of how children learn, and use this knowledge effectively to plan challenging activities that motivate and engage children. Therefore, children are enthusiastic, keen and make excellent progress.

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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 opportunities for children to regularly use technology within their play to further challenge their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured areas of the premises used by children.  The inspector spoke to parents to gain their views.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager, and observed staff and children.  The inspector sampled policies and documents.  The inspector spoke to staff during the inspection to gauge their knowledge.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Staff offer children outstanding educational programmes across all areas of learning and development. Children enjoy the freedom to choose activities, socialise with others, build on their independence and confidence, and develop their physical skills. Staff successfully plan and carry out focused activities that build on and develop children's learning further. Younger children thoroughly enjoy getting to know each other and discussing photographs of themselves, while older children learn to take turns during adult-led activities that further develop their literacy skills. Staff know their children extremely really well. They use children's interests effectively, building on their strengths and offering support to bring on areas that are not so strong. All children, including those with English as an additional language and special educational needs, are valued and flourish.

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outstanding

Staff form highly secure emotional bonds with children and, as a result, they are happy and feel safe and secure. Children explore and learn effectively because they feel confident to do so within this environment. Staff consistently remind children of the rules and boundaries. They encourage children to share, take turns and cooperate. Children are highly independent. They change their own shoes, put on and take off their coats, and use the toilet and wash their hands with minimal adult involvement. Younger children, and those who need some help, are confident to seek out staff and ask for help when needed. Staff encourage children to be healthy and to eat well. Children learn to prepare their own snacks and skilfully pour their milk or water.

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provision is outstanding

The manager and the nominated person work very well together and have a thorough understanding of their responsibilities. They successfully implement the learning and development requirements, and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Staff have a thorough understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, and are passionate about making sure children are safe from harm. Staff provide safe and secure environments for children that are highly stimulating. They carry out safety checks on a regular basis, and complete fire drills with children, so they become familiar with emergency procedures and are safe. Staff are proactive learners. They identify, and enrol themselves on, courses to refresh their knowledge and practice. As a result, they are highly trained and competent at supporting children to achieve positive outcomes. Children have outstanding opportunities to take part in experiences that are challenging

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420025 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 832618 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 28 Name of provider Streatley Hill Pre-School Date of previous inspection 27 September 2011 Telephone number 01491 875 247

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Setting details

Streatley Hill Pre-School registered in 2010. It is open Monday to Friday, between 9am and 1pm, and between 1pm and 3pm on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, during school term time. Lunch club is available each day. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free education for children aged two, three and four. A total of eight members of staff are employed to work with children. Two staff members hold Early Years Professional Status, one staff member has Qualified Teacher Status and four staff hold relevant level 3 childcare qualifications.

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Setting details

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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Setting details

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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.

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Setting details

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Setting details

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