Yellow Ribbon Pre School

Yellow Ribbon Pre School 38 Engineer Regiment, Claro Barracks, Chatham Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2RD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 September 2015 3 July 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Staff provide a stimulating range of activities and resources in both the indoor and the outdoor environments to encourage children to explore and investigate. This helps them to be motivated and gain independence in their learning, and prepares them well for the next stage in their learning.  Staff listen attentively to children as they play and encourage them to talk about what they are doing. This helps to promote young children's communication and language skills.  The pre-school staff effectively identify children who are making less progress than their peers. Staff work in partnership with parents and external agencies to put in place focused interventions that ensure gaps in achievements are closing.  Staff act as good role models, promoting the use of good manners and children are praised when they do well. This helps to raise children's self-esteem and develop their confidence.  Highly effective partnerships with parents and a well-embedded key-person system

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This provision is good

helps children to form secure emotional attachments. They share information together to promote continuity of care and this contributes to the high quality of the care the children experience.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The strategies used to improve teaching further are not yet fully effective.  Staff do not always fully support children's awareness of numbers and counting during everyday activities, in order to extend their mathematical development even further.

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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

 maximise opportunities for staff to develop and share their knowledge, in order to enhance the already good quality of teaching to a higher level  enhance practice in teaching children about mathematics by further developing opportunities for them to count and use numbers.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by the children, including the outdoor environment.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the deputy supervisor.  The inspector held a meeting with the deputy supervisor. She spoke with the staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision and a range of other documentation, including the pre-school's self-evaluation, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The supervisor is involved in the daily practice of the pre-school and is successful in supporting and motivating staff. The senior staff reflect on their service and put detailed development plans in place if they identify improvements that can be made. This contributes towards staff continually improving the good service for children and their families. Staff are well qualified and regularly attend mandatory training such as first aid. An established system of frequent supervisions and staff meetings ensures they are valued and supported. This support has a positive impact on staff practice. However, the pre- school's programme of professional development is not yet fully developed. This means staff's teaching standards are not yet at the highest levels to promote children's rapid progress in their learning and development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff are fully aware of their safeguarding responsibilities to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff follow the children's interests to plan a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities across all seven areas of learning. They use their strong knowledge of how children learn to provide a wide range of learning opportunities. The children's development records include observations and assessments which provide a clear picture of how their learning is improving and developing over time. Children have opportunities during the day to take part in activities which help them to begin to understand technology. Children learn about colour, shape and size as they play. However, occasionally, staff do not provide enough opportunities to develop children's mathematical skills even further by counting and using numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

A caring and sensitive staff team provide a welcoming and child-friendly environment. Parents offer very positive feedback about how much their children enjoy attending pre- school. Children are becoming increasingly confident, inquisitive and eager learners. Staff remain responsive to the children's interests as they play. On entry, parents provide key information to staff to ensure that children's individual requirements and stages of development are known. Children show good levels of independence and are comfortable within their surroundings. This gives children a strong sense of belonging and promotes their emotional well-being. Children freely access the toilet with simple reminders from staff about washing their hands. Children benefit from fresh air and have good opportunities to be physical throughout the day. Staff promote children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle during daily activities and discussions.

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Outcomes for children are good

The manager works closely with staff to monitor the progress children make, in order to support them to reach their potential. This helps to promote all children to make good progress and develop the necessary skills needed for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361345 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 857631 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 28 Name of provider Catterick Garrison Pre-School Group Committee Date of previous inspection 3 July 2009 Telephone number 01765 632351

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Setting details

Yellow Ribbon Pre School was registered in 2009. The pre-school employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications, including one with Early Years Professional status. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.45am until 5pm. The pre-school operates flexible opening hours during the school holidays. The pre-school 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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