Nancledra Preschool

Nancledra School Hall Towednack & Nancledra Community Hall, Nancledra, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8NB

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2016 7 March 2011

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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 develop warm, trusting relationships with the children, who quickly settle in and enjoy exploring and using the resources.  Staff work closely together with the staff from the adjacent school, supporting and preparing children well for their future school lives.  Comprehensive assessments of children's starting points, and the staff's awareness of children's interests, enable them to provide experiences that promote children's good progress.  Skilful staff encourage children's interest in learning, solving problems and communicating their ideas.  Effective observation of practice and careful analysis of patterns of progress enable the manager to identify any areas for improvement.  The committee supports the manager's drive for improvement. This includes training to develop staff skills and practice, especially in promoting children's confidence and interest in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The staff miss some opportunities to increase children's understanding and recognition of numbers to develop their mathematical skills further.  Staff do not always plan activities to fully engage the youngest children and stop them distracting others' learning.

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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

 reinforce children's understanding and recognition of numbers to develop their mathematical skills even further  adapt activities to engage and maintain the interest of the youngest children attending.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the playrooms and the outdoor play area.  The inspector held discussions with the chairperson and staff, including the manager.  The inspector checked documents relating to the suitability and qualifications of staff, and sampled documentation regarding planning and children's progress.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The committee members and staff understand their responsibilities and are committed to driving improvement. They seek, welcome and respond to advice and support, while identifying, prioritising and taking effective action on areas that need development. The effective supervision and appraisal system helps all staff in developing their practice. Safeguarding is effective. The recently appointed manager has taken effective steps to address previous recommendations. She carefully monitors rates of progress for different groups of children. The welcoming and well-organised playroom invites children to use resources that support all areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The staff and parents work in partnership, sharing information about children's achievements and progress. Staff use their knowledge of children's interests and preferences well to provide activities that extend children's communication skills and levels of concentration. They skilfully engage children in conversations, asking questions that require a more detailed answer and encouraging children to persevere and complete challenging puzzles. Staff encourage children to observe and describe what happens, for example, when they mix coloured paints, with children proudly explaining the process to their friends. Staff use additional funding to increase resources and activities, which supports children's sense of self-esteem and confidence and helps them make good progress across all areas of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff support new children as they learn the routines and expectations at the setting and explore toys and the environment. Children behave well. Staff explain to children why they sometimes have to wait their turn and follow rules, and the value of being considerate to their friends. They praise helpful and positive behaviour appropriately. Children learn the importance of good hygiene practices, some reminding their friends of them. Links are in place with other providers, enabling the sharing of information to promote continuity of care and learning experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Older children develop skills that they need for their future in school. They communicate well and learn to be independent. For example, they dress themselves for outdoors, and attend to and follow directions from adults.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY216580 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 837012 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 19 Name of provider Nancledra Pre-School Playgroup Committee Date of previous inspection 7 March 2011 Telephone number 01736 740 021

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Setting details

Nancledra Pre-School is a committee-run group registered in 2002. It operates from the main room in Towednack and Nancledra Community Hall, between the hamlets of Towednack and Nancledra, in West Cornwall. The pre-school is open each weekday from 8.30am until 11.45am during term times only. The setting receives funding for children aged two, three and four years. The pre-school employs three staff; of these, two hold early years qualifications at level 3 and above, and another is currently working towards an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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