Alne Preschool Playgroup

Alne Pre-School Playgroup Alne Primary School, Main Street, Alne, YORK, YO61 1RT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2015 18 September 2013

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Since the last inspection, staff and managers have worked tirelessly to raise standards to the highest levels. They are ambitious and continually drive improvement by evaluating the effectiveness of their practice against outcomes for children.  Teaching is outstanding. Staff provide an inspiring range of learning experiences that enthuse and challenge children. Their interactions are first-rate and support children to develop key skills rapidly, in preparation for future learning.  Children's welfare and happiness are given the utmost priority. Staff are caring and responsive to children's needs. This helps children to feel emotionally secure and ready to explore and learn.  Children have a wealth of exciting resources available to them in both the indoor and outdoor environment. They use resources imaginatively as they follow their own interests and make decisions about their play.  Partnerships with parents are exemplary. Staff exchange extensive information with

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This provision is outstanding

them to support children's learning, both at home and in the setting. This promotes a collaborative approach to children's learning.  Excellent links with the host school and other settings ensure that transitions are seamless. Staff use excellent communication systems to exchange information with other settings that children attend. This promotes continuity of children's care and learning superbly.

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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 more opportunities for children to learn about different cultures and customs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke to children and staff.  The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of the suitability of staff and a sample of documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and discussed the setting's self- evaluation form and improvement plan.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The setting is led by a well-qualified and dedicated manager, who has an uncompromising drive to maintain the highest standards. Staff are very well trained and supervised. They engage in innovative professional development activities. This means that they are well equipped to deliver first-class learning experiences that support children to make rapid progress. The manager uses meticulous tracking systems to monitor and review children's progress. This helps her to target gaps in children's learning and evaluate the overall effectiveness of planned interventions. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Recruitment procedures are robust and ensure that staff are thoroughly checked and vetted. Staff are trained well in child protection procedures and know how to report concerns about children's welfare. The premises are secure and safety is given the highest priority.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Accurate observation and thorough assessment procedures help staff to plan precisely for children's next steps. Staff gather detailed information from parents to personalise children's learning experiences. Children are highly motivated learners who demonstrate a strong willingness to explore and try new things. They handle tools safely as they are provided with equipment to wrap presents. Staff use this activity superbly to promote children's mathematical skills. For example, staff encourage children to estimate and then measure the amount of paper they need. Children concentrate intently and solve problems as they work out how to cover the boxes. Children eagerly write and record numbers for a variety of different purposes. They are very confident communicators and are supported exceptionally well to express their feelings and ideas. Children play with rescue vehicles and become fully absorbed in imaginative play as staff expertly support them to act out

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are exceptionally self-assured and have a wealth of opportunities to be independent. For example, children prepare the equipment needed for snack by completing a checklist. They serve themselves and tidy away afterwards. This helps them to take responsibility and supports them to develop self-help skills. Children behave exceedingly well and show respect for others. They exercise outdoors as they carefully manoeuvre wheeled toys around tyres in the garden. Children grow different vegetables and learn about healthy eating practices through discussion. This helps to positively promote their good health. Children learn about people and communities through a wide range of activities and resources. However, staff are considering providing even more opportunities for children to learn about different cultures and family customs.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in relation to their starting points. They develop thinking skills as staff skilfully ask thought-provoking questions. Children develop excellent social skills and show high levels of confidence in new situations. This helps to prepare them very well for future learning and later moves to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460779 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1028644 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 56 Name of provider Alne Pre-School Playgroup Date of previous inspection 18 September 2013 Telephone number 01347830011

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Setting details

Alne Pre-School Playgroup was registered in 2013. The setting employs five members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, including one with Early Years Professional status. The setting opens Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The setting 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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