Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool

Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool St Clements Church Hall, Church Lane, SUTTON-ON-SEA, Lincolnshire, LN12 2JB

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2016 22 January 2013

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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 manager seeks the views of staff and parents to help her to review current practice and identify areas for improvement. This enables the pre-school to continually improve and provide children with a good range of equipment and experiences.  Children are provided with opportunities to join in Beach School sessions during some months of the year. They develop early literacy skills as they use their hands to make marks in the sand. Children enjoy physical exercise and the experience of being outside in the fresh air.  Staff observe children as they play and assess their progress and stage of development. They use what they know about the children to plan interesting and stimulating activities that keep them motivated to learn.  Staff support daily routines for children by singing songs to remind them what they need to do, for example, to remember to wash their hands.  Children settle quickly and are emotionally secure. They have developed strong

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This provision is good

relationships with their key persons and enjoy playing and learning alongside them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always fully support children's concentration and listening skills during some group activities.  Staff do not provide sufficient support for children to develop their social skills during mealtimes.

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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

 Support children in developing their concentration and listening skills during group activities  enhance opportunities to support children's social skills during mealtimes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the pre-school manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the pre-school manager.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the pre-school's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school.  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 good

The manager demonstrates a strong commitment to continually raising the standard of care and learning for children. Significant improvements have been made since the last inspection. For example, staff preparing food have now received food-safety training. Recruitment procedures are robust and staff are enthusiastic and motivated. A system of supervision is established which fosters a culture of mutual support. Staff attend training that provides them with knowledge to improve the experiences children receive. The manager has attended training and leads Beach School sessions. These provide children with safe learning experiences to extend their knowledge about the world in which they live. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have completed child-protection training and know what to do if they have concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff have a good understanding of the statutory requirements and how children learn. They play alongside children and ask them questions that help them to solve problems and talk about what they are doing. Before starting school, teachers from the local schools visit the pre-school and talk to staff and children to find out about their care and learning needs. This promotes a seamless move to school. Children are supported well in developing the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning. Older children have access to everyday technology. For example, they use a camera confidently to take pictures of their friends. This helps to develop their understanding of how to operate equipment. Younger children develop their make-believe play. They enjoy playing with pasta in the kitchen area, transferring it from one container to another. Children outside use spanners and tools to pretend to fix the wooden playhouse. They develop an

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

understanding of using tools for a purpose.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond positively to the praise and high expectations of staff. Children are encouraged to consider the needs and feelings of others. All staff show kindness and respect, and value children's views and opinions. Toys are stored inside and outside, enabling children to select what they want to play with. This also helps to build independence and confidence effectively. Children learn to respect people's differences as they explore and celebrate their own cultures and beliefs and those of others. Children learn about keeping themselves safe. Staff discuss and remind them throughout the activities how to use equipment safely. For example, they remind them how to carry scissors safely, and help children to use knives to spread butter on their crackers during snack time. Children manage their own personal self-care needs according to their age and stage of development. Parents speak highly of the welcoming pre-school. They

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

appreciate the feedback from staff about their children's learning and development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress from their starting points. Accurate systems are in place to evaluate the progress of different groups of children. This helps to promptly identify any need for early intervention.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449355 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1028133 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 21 Number of children on roll 25 Name of provider Jacqueline Millward Date of previous inspection 22 January 2013 Telephone number 07807032445

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Setting details

Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool was registered in 2012. The pre-school employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one at level 5. The pre-school is open during term time. Sessions are from 9am until 12 noon, Monday to Friday, with occasional sessions on a Friday from 12 noon until 3pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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