Towerview Playschool

Towerview Playschool Lime Tree Avenue, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7AJ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 2015 24 June 2009

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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

 Children flourish in this wonderfully caring environment. Staff interact extremely well with children and show their superb understanding of how to truly engage and capture all children's interests.  Staff know children exceptionally well. They celebrate and build on the unique achievements of each child. This helps all children to make outstanding progress in relation to their starting points.  The accurate assessments of children's progress and meticulous, yet flexible, planning for further experiences are rigorously checked by the manager. This ensures that outstanding teaching continues to have the very best impact on children's learning and development.  Staff fully understand the needs of the children and their families. They go to exceptional lengths to make sure that they tailor the provision to meet all individual requirements.  Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are superbly supported. Staff

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This provision is outstanding

work particularly well with parents and a range of external professionals. This has an incredibly positive impact on children's learning and development, given their individual needs and abilities.  Leadership is inspirational and the continual drive for improvement is very successful. Training and coaching for staff is a priority. This results in a well-qualified, highly knowledgeable and dedicated staff team who continually strive for the very best. As a result, they make sure they deliver exceptionally high-quality care and education to all children.  Staff have a secure understanding of how to safeguard children. They are vigilant in identifying signs and symptoms of abuse and know how to record and report any concerns. As a result, children are protected from harm.

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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

 continue to enhance the exceptional relationships with parents so that children benefit from a shared approach to supporting and maintaining their outstanding progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between staff and children in the indoor and outside environments.  The inspector spoke with staff and children and reviewed children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children and looked at a range of required documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to during the inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Excellent teaching techniques help children to be active learners. Knowledgeable staff motivate and challenge children with skilful questioning and conversations. Children are fully captivated as they sit in a group to watch staff make a model volcano. They offer insightful ideas about what ingredients they need and what is going to happen. This encourages the children to think critically and develop their language skills. Children use their imaginations very well and constantly initiate and extend activities for themselves. They use a selection of boxes, crates, carpet squares and fabrics to make pretend houses outside. As a result, children are fully involved in their own learning and are prepared exceptionally well for their seamless move in to school. Partnerships between staff, parents and other providers are exceptionally strong. They constantly share what they know about the children's interests and abilities. This informs assessments and feeds

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who attend. This is outstanding

directly into the planning for future activities at the setting. The staff recognise that their already excellent practice can be extended even further. For example, they are developing ways to help parents to extend the experiences they provide for their children at home.

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outstanding

The exceptional staff practice and carefully organised environment results in confident children who achieve excellent levels of independence. Children know where to find the equipment that they would like to use and happily help themselves. Staff act as superb role models. They encourage children with plenty of praise for good listening, being kind, sharing and taking turns. As a result, children show superb cooperation skills, play harmoniously together and are considerate to one another. Staff are fully aware of their responsibilities in keeping children safe. They are particularly vigilant while allowing children to take manageable risks in their play. Children form strong attachments with key persons, feel safe and have a clear sense of belonging. The outdoor areas and inspiring resources provide an abundance of opportunities that significantly extend and challenge children's abilities. This extensively promotes children's self-esteem and emotional well-

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provision is outstanding

Leadership and management is inspirational. All staff have an exceptional understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The sharply focused evaluation and monitoring of the educational programme is well documented and shows the very positive impact of staff practice. Staff constantly and effectively revise their teaching techniques and adapt practice for individual children. Their pursuit of excellence is uncompromising. This successfully drives them to ensure the highest levels of achievement for all children, given their starting points. Staff work seamlessly with local schools by providing and gathering extensive information. This ensures that children's care is consistently promoted across all settings. Furthermore, children are exceptionally well prepared for change when it is time to move on.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386638 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 849804 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 35 Name of provider Towerview Committee Date of previous inspection 24 June 2009 Telephone number 01386853780

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Setting details

Towerview Playschool originally opened in 2004 and registered again in new premises in 2009. The group employs eight members of childcare staff. All hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including one with Early Years Teacher Status. The group opens from Monday to Friday, during school term time. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm. The group provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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