West Thorpe Pre School Playgroup

West Thorpe Pre School Playgroup West Thorpe Methodist Church, West Thorpe, Dringhouses, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 2PN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2015 4 May 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Outstanding 1

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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 organise a broad range of well-planned activities for children, which supports them to make good progress in their learning.  Children form exceptional relationships with the staff who care for them each day. This means children's individual needs are always met extremely well and children form strong attachments with staff.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks, which promote their good health.  The manager and her staff team demonstrate a commitment to review and improve their practice. This has a positive impact on staff practice and promotes children's learning.  Staff have high expectations of children. Young children learn to manage their behaviour and to take turns by following the example set by staff.  The staff team work well together, which means the organisation of the pre-school is very good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not have highly successful ways of sharing information with parents so that they are best placed to continue their children's learning and development at home.  The outdoor environment is not always set up to support all areas of learning and development.

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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 the current system of communicating with parents in order to support children's learning and development at home  develop further the outdoor area to ensure children have consistent access to resources that promote all areas of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning, in both the inside and outside environments.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning, in both the inside and outside environments.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with the children.

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who attend. This is good

Staff provide a good range of activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. Children have free access to a wide range of toys and resources that help them develop independence indoors. However, the outdoor environment is not always resourced to support all areas of learning and development. This means that children do not consistently have opportunities to develop skills, such as mark making, when playing outdoors. Children learn about co-operation and working together as the fill and empty containers in the sand area. Staff offer support to develop children's physical skills when using tools. Children benefit from prolonged periods of uninterrupted time to play and experiment. This means they remain engaged and focused on activities. Children develop essential skills for future learning, such as dressing for outdoor play. This means that children are well prepared for starting school. Partnerships

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who attend. This is good

with parents have developed well since the last inspection. However, the system for communicating with parents is not fully established. As a result, staff do not always best support parents to recognise their child's planned next steps in learning and to continue their children's learning at home.

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outstanding

Exceptional arrangements to care for children and support their emotional well-being are in place. New children settle quickly. Staff support them extremely well, allowing them time to explore the environment at their own pace. Children are highly motivated in their self-directed play. Staffing arrangements are consistent so children are very familiar with the staff. Children readily seek staff out for comfort when needed. Staff are extremely good role models. They help children to understand how to share and take turns. This helps children to develop their confidence and form strong attachments with their peers. They understand what behaviour is acceptable. The manager has an excellent understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She ensures that all staff implement policies and safe working practices exceptionally well. This supports children's good health, safety and well-being.

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provision is good

The manager and her staff team have a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. They know how to keep children safe. The manager is committed to promoting a good-quality provision for children and their parents. Systems for evaluating what is working and what needs to improve are developing well. The manager has developed an effective system of reviewing the provision with staff and parents. Staff supervision and appraisals are well embedded. Staff are committed to attending training to improve their practice. This demonstrates a positive attitude towards continuous improvement. Effective partnerships with other settings help to maintain continuity for children when they leave the pre-school. Effective systems for planning and assessment result in children having good-quality care and learning opportunities throughout the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321625 Local authority York Inspection number 855337

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Type of provision

Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 30 Name of provider West Thorpe Playgroup Committee Date of previous inspection 4 May 2010 Telephone number 07934421390

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Type of provision

West Thorpe Pre School was registered in 1992. The pre-school employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, including one with a qualification at level 4. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday term time only. Sessions are 9am to 3pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and 9am to 12noon Wednesday and Friday. The nursery 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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