Beaupre Under 5 Centre

Beaupre Under 5's Centre Church Drove, Outwell, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8RH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2015 13 October 2009

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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

 Children's interests inform planning to offer them exciting activities that foster their natural curiosity. They see butterflies and ladybirds in the garden and ask how daffodils grow, prompting a study of spring and the emerging flora and fauna.  Parents are highly valued as partners in children's learning. Staff consult with them regularly to ensure that children's progress is individualised and reflects their learning both at the setting and at home.  Children develop a love of books and reading through animated, enjoyable story sessions, where their imaginations soar as staff ask if they eat beetle biscuits or squiggly spider sandwiches.  Staff work sensitively to help shy children become capable, confident learners who flourish under the caring, interactive relationships they develop with both their peers and adults working with them.  Children learn to work cooperatively together and help one another as they use brushes

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This provision is outstanding

to sweep excess rainwater around their newly planted tree and into a puddle for a friend to jump in their Wellington boots.  Self-evaluation and reflective practice are features of this centre, which are firmly embedded within practice. The whole team, parents, children and other partners contribute to the development of the centre and their opinions are valued.  Partnership working with parents and other professionals inform practice within the centre. The strong, effective relationships that exist foster highly successful learning outcomes for all children attending.

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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

 extend the excellent partnership working arrangements in place even further by continuing to develop the work carried out alongside the local children's centre.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the setting with the manager.  The inspector observed activities taking place throughout the day and made an evaluation of teaching practice seen with the manager.  The inspector held meetings with the manager and spoke with staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's records, policies, procedures and a range of other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of practitioners working within the nursery and the provider's self-evaluation evidence.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children's learning is individualised by highly skilful adults who know their preferred learning styles and tailor activities to their specific learning needs. Planning accurately identifies children's next steps in their learning, ensuring that at a glance, all adults can support them. Children are eager, active, inquisitive learners who confidently select activities from the abundant supply of resources. Older children become deeply involved as they act out a favourite story, squealing as they run over the wooden bridge to escape the troll. Children concentrate hard as they use tweezers to pick up gems in the quantity and colour requested. Their learning is further enhanced through the use of visual aids and the introduction of relevant words, embedding language in a meaningful way. Younger children relish choosing how to decorate hand print 'leaves' for their springtime 'shape tree' display. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive

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who attend. This is outstanding

nurturing support as adults sensitively interact with them using their interests. Training undertaken superbly supports children's verbal and non-verbal communication, promoting their confidence and communication skills. Increasing numbers of two-year-old children are welcomed by the centre, which plans to continue to enhance meeting their specific needs by working closely with their local children's centre.

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outstanding

The individualised approach taken to each child attending extends to ensuring they settle in easily through routines suited to their specific needs. Detailed information is gathered about their care and learning, ensuring they make excellent progress from day one. Infinite care is taken to ensure that children feel safe, secure and valued. This is reflected in their demeanour and the confidence with which they explore the stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments. Health and safety considerations, alongside safeguarding and child protection, are given the utmost attention to ensure children are safe. For example, staff deployment as children arrive and leave is stringent, ensuring no child leaves unnoticed. Children interact happily together as they play, showing care and concern for one another and sharing conversation and laughter in the relaxed, enabling environment.

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provision is outstanding

Team cohesiveness and a common goal ensure that everyone is working with enthusiasm. There is a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and responsibility for meeting these is shared between the manager, office manager and committee. Exemplary organisation of required documentation safeguards the welfare and well-being of all children attending. Stringent recruitment, induction, supervision and monitoring arrangements ensure that all adults understand their role and responsibilities and they feel supported and valued.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 257869 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 867094 Type of provision Sessional provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 51 Name of provider Beaupre Under 5's Centre Committee Date of previous inspection 13 October 2009 Telephone number 01945774152

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Setting details

Beaupre Under 5's Centre was registered in 1985. The centre operates from within the grounds of Beaupre Community Primary School. The centre employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above, including one who holds Qualified Teacher Status. The centre opens from Monday to Friday term time only. Sessions are from 8.45am until 11.45am and from 12.30pm until 3.30pm. The centre provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. They support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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