Busy Bodies Pre-School

Busy Bodies Pre-School The Branksome, St Aldhelm Centre, Poole Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1AD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2015 1 June 2009

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

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The provider has failed to inform Ofsted of changes in the management committee, which is a requirement. However, they have carried out suitability checks on the individuals; therefore, this does not cause a significant risk to children.  Staff do not regularly provide resources such as books, labels and writing materials in the outside area. Therefore, they are not promoting children's literacy skills fully.  Staff sometimes miss spontaneous opportunities to encourage children to count, look at shapes and solve simple mathematical problems.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff provide a welcoming environment where children learn through play and exploration. Children enjoy a good range of activities and meaningful experiences, which staff plan according to children's interests.  Children build good relationships with staff and one another. Staff teach children social skills that help them to be part of a harmonious group, and prepare them for starting school.  Positive partnerships with parents, carers and other professionals enable staff to meet children's individual needs well and promote good progress in their learning. Parents say that they appreciate the support they receive and the ideas for encouraging their children's learning and development at home.  Self-evaluation methods include the views of staff, parents, and children, which staff value and use to continue to make improvements to the provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements with particular regard to notifying Ofsted about changes to the committee.

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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

 develop outside activities and resources to extend children's learning further, with particular regard to their early literacy skills  extend children's understanding of mathematics through their spontaneous play and routine activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities inside and outside.  The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and held a meeting with the provider and manager.  The inspector carried out two joint observations, one with the manager and one with the deputy manager.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, which included children's progress records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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who attend. This is good

Staff have a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. They monitor children's development effectively in order to identify and address any gaps in their learning. Children are keen to join in a broad range of activities, both inside and outdoors. Staff promote children's communication skills well as they join in children's activities; naming objects, people and actions. Children learn through purposeful activities, such as gardening. They understand about the life cycles of plants as they sow seeds, nurture plants to harvest, and recycle waste to make compost. During activities such as these, children follow instructions, develop their physical skills, extend their vocabulary and practise writing as they make labels. Children use their imaginations well as they act out real life experiences such as caring for babies, making 'juice', or being a firefighter.

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good

Children are happy, settled and enjoy their time at the pre-school. Staff obtain important information from parents to enable them to help children feel secure. Staff help children to understand the importance of taking turns and sharing play equipment. They regularly praise children, which helps boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children learn about keeping themselves safe, as staff remind them about protecting themselves from the sun, for example. Staff promote healthy lifestyles well. They provide nutritious snacks and enable children to have daily fresh air and exercise. Children are developing good self-care skills, such as managing their own clothes and lunch containers, as well as personal hygiene routines. These are important skills for when they move on to school.

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provision requires improvement

The provider does not have a clear understanding of their responsibility to notify Ofsted about changes to the provision. Nevertheless, staff work well together as a team to supervise children's welfare and safety, and promote good progress in their learning. Staff know how to recognise child protection issues and the procedures to follow if they have concerns. The manager completes supervision meetings and encourages staff to develop their knowledge about children's learning by attending training. For example, following a recent course, staff now use signs and gestures effectively to help develop children's communication skills. Parents are included in their children's learning through regular consultations and initiatives such as borrowing activity bags. These help develop identified next steps and skills, such as pencil control. Children have enjoyed growing 'magic' seeds at home, reporting the results back to their friends at pre-school. Parents are welcomed

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provision requires improvement

into the pre-school to share their skills, which include carpentry and music.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 109554 Local authority Poole Inspection number 839614 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 44 Name of provider Busy Bodies Pre-School Committee Date of previous inspection 1 June 2009 Telephone number 07979333351

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Setting details

Busy Bodies Pre-School registered in 2001 and is owned and governed by the Parochial Church Council. It operates from the St Aldhelm Centre in Branksome, Poole. The pre- school is open each weekday from 9.30am to 3.30pm (other than on Thursday, when the group closes at 1pm) for 39 weeks of the year. The pre-school employs seven members of staff, all of whom hold early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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

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