Warmley Pre-School

Warmley Pre-School 20 Deanery Road, Kingswood, Bristol, Avon, BS15 9JB

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2015 25 June 2015

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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

 The staff know the children well and work closely with parents to support children to make good progress in their learning.  Leaders observe practice and meet with staff regularly to identify ways they can improve the quality of teaching.  Young children are able to recognise their full name and understand that print has meaning.  Children behave well because they understand what is expected of them.  Effective use of praise and encouragement from staff helps children feel confident in trying out new things and they are eager to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the arrangements for snack time encourage children to learn about taking turns, it is not always clear to children how the system works. This can cause them to miss their turn.  Planning does not always provide activities which are challenging enough for more able children.

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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

 consider the organisation of snack time so that children understand how the activity is managed  extend planning to ensure more able children benefit from highly challenging activities and experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked to a number of parents and took account of their views.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and spoke to some committee members.  The inspector observed children learning both inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at a variety of documents including the setting's self-evaluation, policies, recruitment procedures, children's learning journals and staff supervision records.  The inspector talked to children and staff.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The committee take an active part in the day to day running of the setting. They give good support to the manager and the staff to ensure they work well as a team. The manager has a clear understanding of what is working well and has successfully implemented improvements. As a result of training, staff are now consistent in how they manage behaviour; children listen to staff and are eager to learn. The progress of individual children is checked closely and this information is used well to ensure children are prepared for school. Safeguarding is effective. Staff know what to do should they be concerned about a child's welfare. There are robust recruitment procedures in place. The provider ensures staff continue to be suitable through regular supervision meetings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff successfully use their observations and knowledge of individual children and provide timely support when children need extra help. They work closely with parents and involve them in their child's learning. Staff work together to identify children's interests and they plan activities that motivate children to learn. Staff extend children's learning by, for example, recounting to the children what they are doing and by using words to widen their vocabulary. Children are supported in their play by sensitive interactions and encouragement, for example, at the end of outside play sessions, staff skilfully encourage reluctant children to go back inside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

An effective key person system ensures children have secure attachments with staff. This supports them to be confident learners. Children show respect for each other. For example, during small group activities they take turns and listen carefully to what their friends have to say. At registration time everyone is welcomed individually when all children sing the 'Hello song' together. A wide range of resources are available to children and staff adapt the space effectively to meet the needs of the children attending. Parents are encouraged to arrive on time so that their children can benefit from attending the whole session. Heathy snacks are provided and children are encouraged to try new food.

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Outcomes for children are good

The children of Warmley Pre-School are making good progress. They are able to explore and experiment with a selection of resources and staff positively support children's speech and language development. Children are keen learners and are developing skills in readiness for school, such as mark making and learning to put on their coats.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136112 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1032622 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 32 Name of provider Warmley Community Centre Playgroup Committee Date of previous inspection 25 June 2015 Telephone number 0117 9674282

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Setting details

Warmley Pre-School operates from a community centre in Kingswood, Bristol. Sessions are term time only on Monday and Friday 9.15am to 12.15pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9.15am to 4pm and Wednesday 9.15am to 1pm. There are five members of staff, three of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications and two are currently undertaking a scheme to gain an appropriate qualification.

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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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