Crossways Pre-School

Crossways Pre-School Resound, Blackhorse Road, Mangotsfield, BRISTOL, BS16 9BP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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

 The children form close bonds with staff, so are happy and settled. This contributes positively to their overall sense of well-being, self-confidence and motivation to learn.  The quality of teaching is consistently good and tailored to children's individual needs. Therefore, all children make good progress relative to their starting points and children gain the skills and dispositions they need for school.  The manager operates robust systems for maintaining high levels of children's safety and well-being.  The manager has effective systems for performance management and the professional development of staff which have a very positive impact on children's learning and development.  Documentation and evaluation of children's learning is very strong; this means children's needs are quickly addressed.  Partnership with parents is strong; parents appreciate the accessibility, advice and support provided by the experienced and committed staff.

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This provision is good

 The trustees are highly supportive of the manager and her team. This ensures that they can carry out their roles effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always use the children's requests for help as an opportunity to develop their independence and problem-solving skills.  The indoor and outdoor art resources are limited in range, which means children do not have many opportunities to freely express themselves and their own ideas.

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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

 improve how staff encourage opportunities for children to develop independence and problem-solving skills when they ask for help  extend the range of art and craft resources, both indoors and outdoors, so children can freely express themselves and their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector ensured that the nominated person was aware of and invited to the inspection.  The inspector observed staff teaching children and the impact this has on children's learning in the playroom, hall and outdoors.  The inspector had discussions with the manager, staff, children and parents.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting, and a range of other documentation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.

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who attend. This is good

Staff provide a wide range of stimulating activities in a bright, friendly and welcoming environment. Children contribute their ideas to the planning and staff develop these so that children are motivated to learn in all areas of learning. For example, when the children were interested in caves they were helped to create dens outdoors and so developed physical, social, communication, language and design skills. Once inside the dark dens they experimented with torches and shadows and learned about science and mathematics. Children also enjoy tailored adult-led activities which may be individual or in small groups. For example, they learn letter sounds to support early reading skills, or they enjoy a story tailored to their age group. While resources are generally good and provide much scope for learning, opportunities for children to freely express themselves and their own ideas are not as good because the art resources are limited in range.

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good

Children have secure and positive relationships with the staff. Children have regular opportunities to be in the fresh air and to develop physical skills in the large hall. They enjoy a healthy snack of fresh fruit, and parents are encouraged to provide a balanced packed lunch to meet their child's dietary needs. Staff use effective strategies to help children learn to share, take turns and control their emotions. This helps them become ready for the move to school or another setting. Staff use many opportunities to help children become independent, for example, through laying the tables at snack time or making their own decisions during free-flow play time. However, staff sometimes miss opportunities to develop children's problem-solving skills and independence when the children ask for help. At times they complete tasks for the children, rather than help them think through how to do it for themselves.

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provision is good

The manager operates a robust system for ensuring all children are safe and protected. All documentation is meticulously kept and all the necessary checks are carried out to ensure suitability of staff. All staff are well qualified and make excellent use of further training courses to support children's learning. For example, as a result of one course, parents now have access to exciting learning activities they can try at home with their child. The leadership team has developed an excellent monitoring system to track children's progress. This, together with good relationships with outside agencies, means that all children's needs are addressed quickly and effectively. The leadership team seeks parents' and children's views to drive improvements. For example, as a result of parent feedback, the leadership team has developed a week of morning activities once a month. Parents can go along and get involved with their children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441373 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 810458 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 61 Name of provider Crossways Pre-School Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01179573923

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Setting details

Crossways Pre-School was established in 1997. It operates from a playroom within the Resound building, in Mangotsfield, South Gloucestershire. Children also have access to the main church hall and an enclosed outdoor play area. The pre-school opens during term time only, from 9.30am to 2.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 9.30am to 12.00 noon on Thursdays. The manager is qualified at level 4 in Early Years Management and level 3 in Early Years Child Care and Education. Her six staff all hold relevant qualifications at level 3. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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