Ashurst Drive Baptist Church Pre-School

Ashurst Drive Baptist Church Pre-School Ashurst Drive Baptist Church Pre School, Ashurst Drive, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6QH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2015 13 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children are safeguarded well. Managers and staff use effective risk assessments and safety procedures to provide a secure environment in which children play and learn.  Overall, the quality of teaching across the nursery is good. Staff carefully plan an exciting range of memorable learning experiences which help children make good progress. Children enjoy using the wide range of resources inside and in the garden.  Staff have effective partnerships with parents, who actively contribute to their children's learning and development.  Staff support children who are new to the setting exceptionally well. This helps children to settle quickly and gain independence and self-confidence.  Children behave extremely well. They are considerate of each other and the adults who care for them. Adults are excellent role models. They actively demonstrate the high expectations they have of the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The management's checking of staff practice is not always sharply focused enough to achieve and maintain the highest level of teaching.  Staff do not always make the most of opportunities in all environments to extend children's early writing skills.

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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

 strengthen the monitoring of staff's practice to improve the quality of teaching to the highest level  increase opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills throughout the daily routine.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and staff interaction in all environments.  The inspector talked with staff and parents to gather their views about the setting.  The inspector examined documentation, including children's records, the setting's policies, and staff training and suitability records.  The inspector looked at arrangements for keeping children safe.  The inspector held discussions with the manager and carried out a joint observation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Staff are well qualified and attend training that develops their knowledge and skills. This has a positive impact on the quality of teaching. For example, following training staff have introduced sign language to support children's communication skills. Managers closely monitor children's progress to identify and address any gaps in their learning. Overall, managers make good use of regular supervisions and annual appraisals to further staff's professional development. Safeguarding is effective. Staff attend safeguarding training, keep up to date with changes in legislation and know how to respond quickly to a concern. Managers and staff work together to evaluate the quality of the provision. This enables them to target areas for development which improve learning experiences for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff understand how to meet children's learning and development requirements. They complete regular observations and assessments which help ensure that any gaps in children's learning are identified and tackled. Staff plan a varied range of activities and patiently show children how to use the resources. Children learn to use tools to manipulate modelling dough, and use glue sticks and scissors to make collages. They have generally good opportunities to practise early writing skills using a variety of implements and media. Many children are able to recognise and write their own name, and recognise other letters in the alphabet. Staff's warm, kind and caring approach helps them to interact well with children. Staff take their time to talk and listen to children, which helps children to thrive.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The stimulating environment encourages children to be inquisitive and learn through exploration. Children benefit significantly from being able to move freely around the premises, making independent choices. They settle extremely well as a result of a highly effective key-person system. Staff work collaboratively with parents to enable children's individual needs to be met. Children all show exceptional patience and thoroughly respect the efforts and achievements of their peers. They show high levels of self-esteem. Children have excellent opportunities to take part in music and movement activities and go to the park every day. This helps to support their physical development. Children find out how to keep themselves safe as they learn how to wipe up spillages so they do not slip.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making clear progress from their identified starting points, including those who are learning English as an additional language. Staff are skilled at promoting children's learning, including their early reading skills. For example, children identify their name on arrival and place their name card into the circle. These activities help children with their next stage of learning and preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128447 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 840731 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 15 Name of provider Ashurst Drive Baptist Church Committee Date of previous inspection 13 July 2009 Telephone number 020 8554 9716

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Setting details

Ashhurst Drive Pre-School registered in 1969. It is located in an urban area, close to Gants Hill in the London Borough of Redbridge. The pre-school is open Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 12.00pm, and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon from 12.00pm to 3.00pm, term time only. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years. There are six members of staff, all of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 3 and above.

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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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