Tandridge Village Pre-School

Tandridge Village Pre- School Tandridge Village Hall, Tandridge, Surrey, RH8 9NN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2015 13 September 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 closely observe children and accurately assess their learning. They identify and plan next steps in learning for individual children. As a result, all children, including those with additional needs, make good progress.  Relationships with parents are strong. Staff regularly inform parents of their children's progress. They share ideas with parents to support children's learning at home.  Staff help children to become increasingly independent. They encourage them to make choices about what to play and to persevere with activities. Children learn to be resilient. They become self-motivated in their learning and develop high self-esteem.  Staff support children with additional needs well. They work in partnership with other professionals to identify children's needs and support their learning and development.  Staff work closely with other settings that children attend or are moving to, including

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This provision is good

schools. This helps to provide continuity for children in their learning.  Managers work closely with staff and parents to evaluate the effectiveness of the pre- school. This helps them identify and make improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Overall, staff promote children's developing literacy skills well. However, some staff miss opportunities to model letter sounds for children. As a result, children do not make as much progress as possible as they learn to link sounds to letters.  Staff plan interesting activities that support children's learning. Occasionally, however, they do not adapt activities sufficiently to meet the individual needs of children fully.

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to develop their knowledge of letter sounds through planned and everyday activities  improve the evaluation of the effectiveness of planned activities to ensure all children make the best progress possible in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and staff during play and everyday activities.  The inspector spoke to parents and children and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to staff about their practice.  The inspector met with managers and the provider and took account of their views.  The inspector examined a range of documentation, including staff and children's records, policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. Staff support children to develop the key skills they need for the future, including school. They use their knowledge of children's interests to plan stimulating activities. As a result, children are confident and motivated to learn. Staff play alongside children, talking with them to support their language development. They introduce mathematical learning through songs and activities, such as sand play. Children enjoy craft activities and develop their imaginations through role play. Children particularly enjoy learning in the outdoor environment. Staff support them to think creatively and problem solve as they work together to make shelters for woodland animals using twigs and leaves. They hunt for insects under logs, play hide-and-seek and challenge themselves to climb trees and swing along branches. Staff skilfully balance the need to keep children safe while teaching them to manage risks for themselves.

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good

Staff provide toys and resources that reflect children's home lives and help them learn about people in the wider community. They plan activities that reflect children's interests. As a result, children feel valued. Staff meet children's emotional needs well. They treat children with respect and acknowledge their feelings. There is an effective settling-in system for new children. Staff praise children for positive behaviour, such as sharing and being kind. Consequently, children understand what staff expect of them and behaviour is good. Children learn about healthy eating as they help staff prepare fruits, vegetables and toast for snack. Staff encourage children to explore and be active. This promotes children's physical well-being.

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provision is good

The provider and managers have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. They implement the requirements through comprehensive policies and procedures, shared with parents and staff. Staff undertake regular child protection training. They are able to identify potential concerns quickly and know the correct procedures to follow. Managers regularly meet with staff to effectively monitor children's progress and identify areas for improvement. Consequently, children make good progress in all areas of learning. Managers provide regular supervision for staff to help them reflect on and improve their practice. The well-qualified staff team attends regular training to strengthen their professional development and knowledge. For instance, following recent training, staff improved the book corner by incorporating comics, soft toys and picture prompts. As a result, children use this area more and act out familiar stories in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 122727 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 840430 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 51 Name of provider Tandridge Village Pre-School Committee Date of previous inspection 13 September 2011 Telephone number 07900474654

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Setting details

Tandridge Village Pre-School registered in 1992 and is in Tandridge, near Oxted, Surrey. The pre-school is open during school term times on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9am to 1pm, and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 3.15pm. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two-, three- and four-years-old. There is a team of seven staff, all of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 3.

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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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