P.K. Preschool

P.K. Preschool Jubilee Hut, Whitmore Vale Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6LU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2015 13 May 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 quality of the teaching is outstanding. All staff have an excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. They provide children with a rich and vibrant learning environment. Children have a thirst for knowledge and are highly motivated in their learning.  Children's form exceptional relationships with staff, who treat them with kindness and respect. This means that children are superbly confident and happy in a setting where they feel safe and secure.  The staff teams work particularly well together and the organisation of the provision is excellent. Children thrive and have fun in the homely setting, where every child is valued.  Children who have special educational needs/and or disabilities are exceptionally well supported through staff's targeted teaching. Staff build inspirational partnerships with parents, other settings and health professionals. Consequently, all children make

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This provision is outstanding

significant progress, considering their starting points.  Children's well-being is a strong focus for all staff and leaders in the pre-school. Staff have excellent knowledge about child protection procedures, and what action they would take if they have concerns about a child's welfare. This means that children enjoy playing and learning in a safe and secure environment, and are safeguarded well.

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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

 enhance how children use technology in their everyday activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children and staff during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in both the inside and outside play areas.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector sampled children's records, planning documentation, evidence of staff suitability and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures to safeguard children's welfare.

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who attend. This is outstanding

All staff have an excellent understanding of how children learn. They provide a wide range of exciting activities and resources that motivate children in their play. Staff follow children's interests exceptionally well, using every opportunity to extend their learning. For example, older children enjoy rolling cars down the slope; staff skilfully encourage children to think about why some cars travel faster than others. As a result, children ask questions and think through ideas to arrive at their own solutions. Children develop essential skills for future learning, which helps prepare them for their next stage in learning, such as school. Children enjoy an excellent variety of activities that promote their communication and language skills. For example, they go on a listening walk outside and talk confidently about what they can hear and see. All areas of children's learning are promoted impressively but staff do not always embrace opportunities to enhance children's use of

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who attend. This is outstanding

technology. Staff establish excellent relationships with parents. They use daily conversations to share what children have enjoyed learning, which parents say they value highly. Staff share their termly reports of children's progress with parents who contribute to them and use information to support their children's learning at home.

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outstanding

Children thrive in an environment where staff support their emotional well-being exceptionally well. Staff play alongside children, developing excellent relationships with them. This means that younger children settle quickly into the pre-school. Staff use daily routines to encourage children to be exceptionally independent. Children serve themselves fruits for their morning snack. Children are, helped to develop very good physical skills. Children develop strong friendships with each other as staff teach them about being kind, taking turns and sharing. Children quickly learn what behaviour is acceptable.

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provision is outstanding

The leadership and management team is outstanding and together with all staff demonstrate an excellent commitment towards providing children with high-quality learning experiences. Staff receive ongoing supervision to ensure that the level of practice amongst staff is consistently of a very high standard. Recent training has extended how staff further children's early writing skills using natural resources. Staff observe and plan for children's future development using their comprehensive knowledge of every child. Staff share their observations with the manager, and regular assessment means that they quickly identify potential learning needs. As a result, children benefit from a high quality provision, where activities enrich and challenge their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 507923 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 826194 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 35 Name of provider PK Pre-School Committee Date of previous inspection 13 May 2010 Telephone number 01428 602970

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Setting details

P.K. Pre-school opened in 1987 and is situated in Grayshott, Surrey. The setting is open during term time from 9am to 3pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9am to midday on Wednesday. The setting is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years. There are nine staff, of whom eight hold relevant childcare qualifications between level 2 and level 4. In addition, one holds a degree in Early Education.

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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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