St Cleer Pre-School

St Cleer Pre-School Memorial Hall, Well Lane, St. Cleer, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5EA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2016 25 June 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 and staff monitor children's learning very effectively to identify any gaps in children's development. They work in close partnership with outside agencies to provide consistent support for children who need additional help.  The dedicated staff know the children well, and form close and caring relationships with them. This promotes children's well-being and emotional development very effectively.  Staff have a strong understanding of how children learn and develop through play. They interact positively and promote children's speech and language development well.  The supportive relationships that staff form with parents have a positive effect on children's learning. Children progress well, gaining key skills to start school confidently.  Children benefit from the close relationship that staff have with local primary schools and other providers children attend. This consistent approach supports children's

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Overall, staff provide activities which motivate children to learn. However, they do not always encourage older children to make predictions, calculations and solve problems to extend their learning even further.  There are fewer opportunities for children to find out about similarities and differences in other cultures and communities beyond their own.

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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 older children with more opportunities to make predictions, calculations and solve problems to extend their learning even further  strengthen opportunities for children to find out about similarities and differences in other communities and cultures beyond their own.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed staff engaged in activities with the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and looked at a range of documents including policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The manager ensures staff implement policies and procedures well to help them keep children safe and secure. Staff are clear about what to do if they have any child protection concerns. The manager and staff are reflective of their practice and have a strong commitment to making improvements. They have addressed the recommendations from the last inspection thoroughly to improve staff's skills and children's experiences. The manager monitors staff performance effectively and identifies where they need more support. Staff keep their knowledge and skills up to date, for example, by attending training and sharing good practice. Children benefit from this continuous improvement in staff's expertise and fresh approach to their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff observe and assess children's individual development precisely and plan interesting activities effectively to move children forward to the next stage of learning. Staff are responsive to children's interests and skilfully promote learning during activities. For example, as children decide to build a den outdoors, staff make the most of opportunities to guide their thinking and skills. They encourage children to test their ideas and persevere. Staff are quick to recognise children's achievements, praising their efforts, effectively promoting children's confidence and self-esteem. Children enjoy singing songs and sharing books, which staff expertly bring to life. This supports children's early reading skills and their imaginations well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff promote healthy eating successfully, for example, by encouraging children to help to prepare and cook healthy snacks. Children follow good hygiene routines and become aware of following positive safe and healthy practices. The friendly and enthusiastic staff encourage children to take part in activities with confidence and enjoyment. There are good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills both inside and out. For example, children enjoy joining in with action songs and dance, which promotes their creativity. Staff support children's emotional security well, for example, by using visual prompts to ensure that they understand the routines of the day. Staff place a high priority on children's well-being, and they nurture friendships and cooperative play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a strong sense of belonging and are happy and self-assured in the stimulating environment. They make good progress from their starting points, and are independent and confident learners, communicating their ideas clearly. Children behave well, use good manners and respect each other's views. Children are prepared well for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102858 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1028516 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 30 Name of provider St Cleer Pre-School Committee Date of previous inspection 25 June 2013 Telephone number 07977 889149

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Setting details

St Cleer Pre-School registered in 1974 and is situated in St Cleer in Cornwall. The pre- school is open from 9am until 12 noon on Tuesday and Thursday, and from 9am until 3.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The pre-school employs eight members of staff, including a housekeeper. The manager and one other member of staff hold degree level qualifications, one member of staff holds a postgraduate certificate in education, and four staff have childcare qualifications 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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