Manor Way Pre-School & Toddler Group

Manor Way Pre-School & Toddler Group C/O Manor Way Academy, Brier Mill Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3HA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2016 18 February 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

 The quality of teaching is good. Staff carefully plan a wide range of activities and experiences that supports children's development in all aspects of their learning. As a result, children are extremely eager and highly motivated to learn. They take part in exciting learning experiences and activities that capture their imaginations.  The manager and staff closely observe children's learning and regularly assess and monitor their progress. They identify any gaps in children's learning and address these through carefully planned activities and support. All children make good progress from their starting points.  Staff build strong relationships with children and are caring and thoughtful towards them. These trusting relationships form a solid basis from which staff help children to be well prepared for school.  The manager reflects on practice with staff. They consult with parents and work with

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This provision is good

other agencies to improve the services and educational programmes for children.  Staff are calm and consistent role models. They encourage children to have excellent regard for each other's needs and feelings and to behave extremely well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Arrangements for sharing information with other early years settings children attend are not fully embedded to ensure continuity and consistency in their care and learning.  Staff do not routinely gather information from parents about what children are achieving at home to help further inform their assessments of children's progress.

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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

 strengthen the arrangements for sharing information and working in partnership with other early years settings that children also attend  put in place more effective ways to help parents routinely share their observations of what they know their child can do at home.

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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. She 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 experienced and knowledgeable staff demonstrate a strong commitment to continuing their professional development, in order to provide high-quality care for children. They use their skills to deliver a wide variety of opportunities that promotes children's continual progress well in all aspects of their learning. The manager supports staff well through appraisals, supervision, peer observations and daily interactions. Safeguarding is effective. Staff attend regular safeguarding training and understand how to keep children safe, secure and protect them from harm. Parents are very happy with the quality of care and learning children enjoy while at the pre-school. Staff develop strong partnerships with teachers in local schools which help them to ensure children experience a smooth transition when the time comes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff have a secure understanding of how children learn and high expectations of what they can achieve. Staff get to know children well through regular observations and accurate assessments of what they can do. They use this information effectively to plan activities that derive from children's interests and are based around their learning needs. They create an exciting and stimulating environment for them. For example, children particularly enjoy Forest School sessions. They enjoy being active outdoors while also learning about the different bugs, insects and textures they find. Staff listen attentively to children, introduce new vocabulary and ask skilful questions that encourage them to think and solve problems. These techniques help to support children's communication and language development effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and happy in the pre-school. Staff are enthusiastic and clearly enjoy the company of children. Their interactions with children are very positive and they offer an abundance of attention and praise which helps to successfully promote their emotional well-being. As a result, children feel safe and valued. Staff teach children to complete simple tasks, such as washing their hands and putting on their coats. This helps to encourage their developing independence in preparation for school. Children are encouraged to learn how to stay safe and adopt a healthy lifestyle. For example, they have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise to develop healthy bodies. They benefit from the extremely well-resourced outdoor play environments. Children learn about the backgrounds and cultures of others and enjoy celebrating a range of different festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children achieve well and make good progress from their starting points. They are self- assured and confident learners who are ready for their next stage in learning. All children develop a wide range of key skills in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 253916 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 854842 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 56 Name of provider Manor Way Pre-School Group Committee Date of previous inspection 18 February 2011 Telephone number 0121 272 7316

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Setting details

Manor Way Pre-School & Toddler Group was registered in 1984. The pre-school employs eight members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, four at level 5, two at level 4, including one with Qualified Teacher Status. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during school term time. Sessions are from 8.45am until 11.45am and 12.30pm until 3.30pm. The pre-school 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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