Colgate Pre-School

Colgate Pre-School Colgate Memorial Hall, Blackhouse Road, Colgate, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6HS

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2015 8 September 2010

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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

 The members of the management team are highly inspirational and, therefore, they motivate the staff exceptionally well. This fully enhances the outcomes for children's learning and development.  Children readily enter the pre-school and settle immediately at their chosen play activity, either indoors or in the outdoor area. This is highly effective in supporting children's physical well-being. Children are very independent and confident, which helps them as they move on to the next stage of their learning or school.  Management develops staff's professionalism through a highly effective training programme. This increases their knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and, therefore, the quality of teaching is excellent. Subsequently, children make very good progress in their learning based upon their starting points.  Staff develop very secure bonds with children and have excellent partnerships with

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This provision is outstanding

parents and others providing early years education. This fully enhances consistency in children's learning and development.  Staff plan an extensive range of activities, resources and experiences for children based upon their interests and next stage in learning. This is slightly less evident in the range of technological resources available to further enhance children's understanding of how things work.

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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

 continue to monitor the availability and use of technological resources to further enhance children's understanding of how things work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors.  The inspector completed two joint observations with the manager.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's development records and key policies.  The inspector held discussions with parents to seek their views.  The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held a meeting with the management of the provision.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children thrive and flourish in this exceptionally child-friendly environment. They are extremely confident throughout their chosen play experiences. Staff make the most of every opportunity to skilfully enhance children's learning, which helps to ensure they make excellent progress. Children have exceptional opportunities to learn about cooking meals. On the day of the inspection, children thoroughly enjoyed making pizza. They helped to measure out the flour by counting how many spoonfuls they needed and measured the water in a jug, and then kneaded the dough with their hands. Staff introduced new language and encouraged stimulating discussions. For instance, children learned about the differences between dried and fresh herbs, and cheddar and feta cheeses. These excellent activities strengthen children's knowledge of where their food comes from and how to prepare food, while enhancing the development of small muscles.

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outstanding

Staff organise the learning environment exceptionally well and children can use both the indoor and outdoor environments as soon as they arrive. This enables children to take the lead in their play and maximises their independence. Children bring items in to show and share with staff and their friends. Staff are highly adept at valuing their contributions. This enables children to develop very high levels of self-esteem. Children develop very close bonds with staff and confidently approach them for support or to talk with them. This successfully enhances children's emotional well-being. Staff use very positive behaviour management techniques, such as encouraging children to think about what may happen as a consequence of their actions. This is highly effective in supporting children's awareness of managing their own behaviour.

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provision is outstanding

Staff have an exceptional understanding of their role in protecting children and, therefore, this effectively promotes children's safety and well-being. Highly robust recruitment and vetting procedures ensure adults working with the children are suitable to do so. Staff receive ongoing support through very regular supervision sessions, self-assessments and observations by the management team. The manager monitors the provision exceptionally well though collecting data and analysing this to make highly effective plans to target specific areas. She uses this information effectively to close any potential gaps in children's learning. Staff have an ongoing self-evaluation and a systematic process in place to achieve future targets. They have a common sense of purpose to effectively drive and maintain continuous improvement. This practice provides children with consistently high opportunities to achieve and maximise their individual potential.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 113443 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 839858 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 38 Number of children on roll 54 Name of provider Colgate Playgroup Committee Date of previous inspection 8 September 2010 Telephone number 01293 851606

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Setting details

Colgate Pre-School registered in 1992 and operates in the village hall situated in Colgate, West Sussex. The setting receives funding for two-, three- and four- year olds. The pre- school is open for five days a week, offering morning and afternoon sessions, during term time only. All 10 staff hold an appropriate early years qualification.

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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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