Little Acers Pre School

Little Acers Pre-School Bowsland Green Primary School, Ellicks Close, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 0ES

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2015 6 October 2010

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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 Outstanding 1

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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

 The quality of teaching is good. Staff provide a varied range of activities and experiences for the children both inside and out. As a result, children are well motivated and eager to explore.  Almost all children make good progress in speaking and listening skills, especially those who are learning English as an additional language.  The manager is very well organised and leads her team well. Professional development through regular training enables staff to make improvements.  Care practices are excellent, and children are very well cared for and protected. They talk confidently about healthy choices and how to follow simple hygiene routines.  Records of children's achievements are well organised and give good information about the next steps in learning. Staff use them well to help children make good progress.  Children have very good relationships with their key person. As a result, they are

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This provision is good

confident and independent, and make very good progress in developing social skills.  Good partnerships with parents ensure that their views are taken into account and that they are well informed about their children's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Not all partnerships with other settings are fully successful to enable all children's move to school to be as seamless as possible.  Active, physical play often involves all children in the small space. Staff do not organise smaller groups to make these sessions more successful.

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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

 reorganise physical activity time so that children have enough space to participate safely  improve partnerships with all other settings to support children's move to the next stage of their education.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day.  The inspector held meetings with the manager and staff at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of staff practice with the manager.  The inspector looked at a variety of documentation, children's assessment books, planning, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of staff.  The inspector observed activities inside and outside, and the quality of teaching.

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who attend. This is good

The staff provide a range of activities both inside and outside to effectively promote children's learning and development in all areas. Children have access to a stimulating range of resources, and teaching is good because staff encourage children to investigate and experiment. At the inspection, children followed a trail of water as it overflowed from the dinosaurs' bathing tray. Helped by an adult, they experimented with diverting the water and making a dam. Such activities, and the emphasis on storytelling, enable children to make very good progress in speaking and listening. They have opportunities to develop physical skills by playing games in the classroom. Staff cater well for all children's individual needs because they have good relationships with parents, who are well informed about their children's progress. Staff and parents share regular two-way information about children's achievements. This contributes to good assessments and has

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who attend. This is good

a positive impact on children's learning and development, ensuring they are ready for the next stage of learning.

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outstanding

Staff are fully aware of their responsibilities to protect children and know what to do if they have concerns about a child. Children play in a secure setting. Their relationships with adults are strong, and they demonstrate confidence and independence. For example, they choose when to have a snack and sensibly wash their plates afterwards. Staff help them develop excellent social skills because they take the time to talk to them and gently explain how to behave well towards others. As a result, children care for one another, share toys and cooperate in games. Lunchtime is a happy social occasion where children learn good manners and enjoy chatting to friends.

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provision is good

The manager supports staff well through regular supervision meetings to ensure consistently good practice. She monitors the assessments of children's progress to ensure they include full information about a child's achievements and the next steps for learning. The manager and staff evaluate the setting well and know what to do to improve. For example, staff intend to review planning procedures to ensure that children make better progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340875 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 834965 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 57 Number of children on roll 57 Name of provider LA Childcare Ltd Date of previous inspection 6 October 2010 Telephone number 01454 866 745 or 07443640027

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Setting details

Little Acers registered in 2006 and operates from the Sure Start Centre in the grounds of Bowsland Green Primary School, Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire. The setting is open each weekday from 8.30am to 3.30pm during term time only. It is in receipt of government funding for children aged two, three and four years. The setting employs six staff. All members of staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at levels 3 and 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

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Setting details

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Setting details

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