FlipFlops Pre-School

FlipFlops Pre-School Thomas Longely Hall, Lydd Road, Camber, East Sussex, TN31 7RJ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2015 11 March 2010

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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 Requires improvement 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 not kept Ofsted informed of all committee member changes or provided relevant detail for Ofsted to confirm the suitability of individual members.  Staff provide resources for children to practise their early writing skills. However, they do not consistently encourage them to use these in different activities, particularly outside.  Staff do not always provide children with additional opportunities to be independent, such as helping to cut fruit or spreading crackers at snack time.

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It has the following strengths

 The staff complete informative progress reports for two-year-old children, sharing the detail in partnership with health visitors and parents. The reports provide a good overview of children's achievements and next steps in their learning.  Staff sit with children at lunch and this helps create a positive social occasion. Staff talk to children about making healthy choices and show great interest in what children have to say.  The management team encourage staff to improve on their qualifications and attend training. This has a positive impact on staff's knowledge and awareness of how to promote children's learning.  Staff successfully promote children's mathematical development with number songs. Children enthusiastically join in and confidently correct staff when they make deliberate mistakes in counting.

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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

 provide Ofsted with the information needed to determine the suitability of all committee members.

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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

 encourage children to make more use of the writing resources, particularly when outside  strengthen the opportunities that children have to be independent and take responsibility.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 inform Ofsted of the following: the name, date of birth, address and telephone number for all committee members (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of safeguarding practices, staff recruitment, ongoing professional development and self-evaluation processes.  The inspector observed children and staff throughout the day.  The inspector had discussions with the committee chairperson, the manager, staff and parents.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the deputy in the pre-school.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, included children's learning and development records.

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who attend. This is good

The staff effectively promote children's learning and prepare them well for school. They make good use of children's interests to plan interesting activities. Staff identify and plan for the most important next steps in children's learning. They regularly engage parents in supporting children's development with home activities. Children make good progress in their communication and language development. Staff encourage children to think creatively and share their ideas. Children look at books independently and enjoy stories read by staff. They learn to recognise their name and see written words inside and outdoors. As a result, they learn that words have meaning. Staff support children's early writing development; however, they do not always promote it well, particularly outside.

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requires improvement

Staff carry out daily checks to ensure the premises remain safe and secure. They supervise children well so they can play safely. However, overall, safeguarding practices are less effective as Ofsted are not aware of committee changes. The staff engage particularly well with parents, gathering information before children start to help them settle and meet their needs. Children develop a positive sense of emotional security as they build strong relationships with staff. They confidently decide if they want to play inside or outdoors. Children manage their own personal care needs well as they wash their hands or go to the toilet. In the main, staff encourage children's developing independence. However, they do not always extend experiences for children to take more responsibility. Children learn to keep themselves safe as they play or practise emergency evacuation drills.

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provision requires improvement

The provider has not kept Ofsted informed of committee changes. This is an offence and breaches a requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It also breaches a requirement for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. As the provider has not informed Ofsted of committee changes, Ofsted are unable to determine the suitability of all committee members. The management team support staff's professional development well with supervision meetings. They observe staff practices and provide useful feedback to improve outcomes for children. The management team regularly checks children's progress to ensure staff are addressing any learning gaps. The manager and staff team have a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. The staff and committee members complete training on child protection so they are clear about their responsibilities. The manager and staff reflect on their practices

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provision requires improvement

at staff meetings and have suitable improvement plans. They encourage parents and others to share their thoughts and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341937 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 828408 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 11 Name of provider FlipFlops Pre-School Committee Date of previous inspection 11 March 2010 Telephone number 07749 857060

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Setting details

FlipFlops Pre-school registered in 2006. It is a committee-run pre-school and operates from the Thomas Longley church hall, in Camber, East Sussex. The pre-school is open each weekday from 9am to 3pm, school term time only. There are four members of staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. The pre-school receives funding for free early 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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Setting details

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Setting details

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