Beetley & District Pre- school

Beetley & District Pre- school The Mobile, St Mary's School, Elmham Road, Beetley, DEREHAM, NR20 4BW

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 1 April 2010

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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

 Teaching is consistently of a very high quality. Staff use their deep understanding of child development to help children flourish and reach their full potential.  The manager is a passionate, highly qualified and experienced practitioner, who is committed to providing the best possible care and education for all children. She leads a well-qualified team, who share her vision.  The indoor and outdoor environment for learning is excellent. Staff access the school grounds and local woodland to provide children with a breadth of outdoor experiences. This helps them to develop a deeper understanding of the world around them and a love of nature.  Children form very strong bonds with their key person, who is highly sensitive to their needs, perceptive to changes in their moods and offers them help, support, comfort and encouragement.  Children behave exceptionally well. Staff are excellent role models, who have extremely

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This provision is outstanding

high expectations of all children and celebrate their individuality.  Staff work closely with parents and tailor their practice to help children feel comfortable and secure when they start in the setting.  Staff share detailed information about children's progress and attainments with parents, who feel extremely well informed. Parents have access to resources so that they are able to further promote and extend children's learning at home.

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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

 continue to build on the precisely detailed analysis of the achievements and progress of different groups of children to aid planning and help all children to continue to make rapid progress.

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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 manager.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, health and safety policies and procedures, risk assessments, staff qualifications and evidence of the suitability of the committee and staff working in the setting.  The inspector spoke to members of the committee, the manager, staff and children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff demonstrate a deep understanding of child protection procedures. Extremely well-organised security systems are closely followed to help to keep the setting secure at all times. The manager works closely with the committee to ensure that all staff receive excellent professional development opportunities and support. Evaluative procedures are focused and include the views of children and parents to identify areas for further improvement. The manager is keen to further extend and enhance analysis of the progress of different groups of children. Monitoring is precisely focused on children's individual progress to help quickly identify and meet gaps in learning and swiftly introduce specific interventions. Partnerships with schools, settings and professionals are excellent.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children's needs are accurately assessed on entry to the setting, in partnership with parents. This helps to ensure that children make rapid progress from their first day. Staff are highly skilled at engaging children in high-quality interactions. Highly successful teaching strategies help children reach their next steps and become active learners, with inquisitive minds. Staff introduce new and often complex words and concepts, using clear explanations to help broaden children's vocabulary and understanding. They support children's learning styles and ensure that new learning is presented in a number of ways. For example, children hear positional language as they play and are also engaged in circle activities, where they use the words to explain where they are in relation to their peers and the environment. Highly effective deployment of staff ensures that they provide optimum levels of support to children throughout the day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Staff are highly skilled in supporting children to develop an awareness of the importance of good health and well-being. Staff have an excellent understanding of how to help children to think for themselves and solve simple problems without relying on adults. Children develop a 'can do' attitude, learn to persevere, are encouraged by appropriate praise and delight in their achievements. Staff work highly effectively, consistently and cohesively to help children develop an awareness of how their actions can impact on their peers. They learn to manage their emotions, show consideration for others and help each other.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children, including those in receipt of additional funding, make rapid progress towards the early learning goals. They are highly focused and engaged in their learning as they move around, inside and outdoors, accessing resources independently. They follow rules and routines, demonstrating clear understanding of their importance. Children show a strong sense of ownership and belonging, thoroughly enjoy their time in the setting and are extremely well prepared with the skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 253957 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 854845 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 24 Number of children on roll 39 Name of provider Beetley and District Pre-School Committee Date of previous inspection 1 April 2010 Telephone number 01362 860 860

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Setting details

Beetley & District Pre-School was registered in 1992 and is committee run. The setting employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4, three at level 3 and one at level 2. The manager has a foundation degree in nursery management. The setting opens Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 9am until 1pm and 1.15pm until 3.45pm on Monday and Friday and from 9am until 3pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 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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