Jumpstart Pre-School

Jumpstart Pre-School Heronsbrook Meeting Place, 5 Wadesmill Lane, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7ED

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 May 2015 10 October 2011

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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 Good 2

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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 have a good understanding of how to promote children's learning and the quality of teaching is consistently good. As a result, children are enthusiastic learners and make good progress from their starting points.  The manager, staff and committee members are enthusiastic and keen to continue developing the pre-school. Self-evaluation is accurate and enables the pre-school to identify and prioritise areas for improvement.  Children are well-behaved; staff apply boundaries consistently and kindly so they know what is expected of them. Children develop friendships and learn how to take turns and positively interact with each other.  Children are safeguarded because staff ensure that they are up to date with legislation in relation to child protection. They know the correct procedures to follow should they have concerns.  A strong emphasis on partnerships with parents and carers enables children to settle

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This provision is good

easily into the supportive atmosphere and make the best possible start in their early learning experiences.  During the inspection, parents said their children are very happy and are progressing well, especially in their speech and language, and social skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The arrangements for large group activities do not always make the most of the opportunity to further develop children's attention skills.  Staff do not always fully extend children's imaginations during role play.

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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

 review the arrangements for large group times to make the most of opportunities to encourage children's attention skills  improve the use of resources during role-play to extend children's thoughts and ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the play hall and garden.  The inspector had discussions with children, parents and staff.  The inspector undertook joint observations with the manager.  The inspector looked at observation files, tracking systems, action plans and a selection of policies and children's records.

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who attend. This is good

The atmosphere is very inclusive which helps children to grow in confidence and self- esteem. On arrival, children recognise their name as they register. They have many good opportunities to make marks and practise early writing; for example, as they use spray bottles, big brushes and pencils to 'write'. Children enjoy role play in the doctor's surgery and home corner, although staff do not always make the best use of resources to help children build further on their ideas. Children develop good mathematical skills as they match and count objects, and identify colours, numbers and shapes. Children have time to chat and listen to stories. However, the organisation of large group activities does not always hold the children's full attention. Children learn about living things as they care for 'Dale', the African snail, and grow sunflower seeds. They develop a good awareness of multicultural Britain as they celebrate festivals, such as Diwali. Children have positive

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who attend. This is good

attitudes to their learning. This prepares them well for the next stage in their education.

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good

Each child has a key person who is responsible for coordinating their welfare and learning. A picture of each child's development clearly emerges through the staff's observation and assessment records. There is a good range of toys and resources and the learning environment supports children's all-round development. Children develop good physical skills as they participate in music and movement sessions and, for example, steer tricycles around while avoiding obstacles. Staff promote children's well-being. Children learn good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy snacks. Children learn how to be independent as they pour drinks and put on their coats.

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provision is good

The manager has a good understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development requirements. She monitors the educational programmes and staff performance, and oversees children's progress. This helps her to identify and close any gaps in children's achievement. There are robust procedures for the recruitment of staff, which includes relevant checks. Staff carry out thorough risk assessments for the premises and outings, which means that children are safe and secure. Staff value parents' input and establish good communication systems; for example, through newsletters, discussions, consultation meetings and progress reports. These keep parents informed about their child's routine, activities and achievements. Staff establish very good links with the local school teachers to help prepare children for moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141828 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 836620 Type of provision Sessional provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 36 Name of provider Jump Start Pre-School Committee Date of previous inspection 10 October 2011 Telephone number 01908 232296 or 0798 1396422

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Setting details

Jumpstart Pre-School registered in 2000. The pre-school is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 12pm and on Wednesdays from 9am to 2.30pm, during term-time only. It is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four. Four of the staff working at the pre-school hold relevant qualifications to level 3 and the manager holds a relevant qualification to level 4.

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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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