Cupcakes Pre-school

Cupcakes Pre-school Hawthorn Centre, Orange Grove, Warrington, WA2 0DS

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Children independently explore their environment. They have access to a wide range of resources that appeals to their interests. This helps to develop their curiosity, engage them in play and increase their motivation to learn.  Partnerships with parents are good. Staff keep them well informed about their child's development and gather information about children's achievements and ongoing learning at home. This helps children make good progress.  Staff manage children's behaviour well. They are positive role models and children are continually reminded of appropriate behaviour and the pre-school's rules. This supports children's understanding of boundaries and they show respect for others, share toys and learn to take turns.  The pre-school is a happy, welcoming environment. Children develop strong relationships with their key person and other staff. They appear confident and reassured, and staff know all children well. This helps them meet children's physical

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are a number of good systems in place to evaluate the areas of practice. This has led to changes in some aspects of the provision. However, the valuable information gathered is not always used to identify the impact these changes are having on the provision or children's learning.  At times, when children might benefit from time to think through ideas or solutions for themselves, staff provide the answers or solve the problems too quickly.

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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

 review systems for evaluation to further monitor the impact that the improvements and changes are having on the provision and children's learning  offer enough time for children to answer questions, develop their own thinking skills and solve problems for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the pre-school and observed activities for children.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider who is the manager and spoke to staff throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff.  The inspector looked at children's learning files and assessment documentation.  The inspector spoke to parents and their views were taken into account.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector looked at the policies and procedures and the self-evaluation documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a very good understanding of how to protect children from harm and they know what to do if they have a concern about a child. Recruitment procedures are robust and help ensure that all staff are suitable to work with children. Effective policies and procedures are in place which underpin staff's good practice. Regular supervisions sessions for staff are carried out and used to identify any training needs to improve staff's knowledge further. Leadership is good. Staff are well qualified and motivated to further improve the quality of the pre-school. They are aware of potential risks and carry out daily risk assessments in the setting. Furthermore, staff promote children's understanding of using equipment carefully, such as scissors and staplers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff regularly observe children and complete precise assessments of their learning and development. They plan children's activities according to their abilities and interests and set targets for any gaps in their learning. Staff demonstrate to children how to use technology and operate simple programs, helping children to develop their coordination and understanding of how the equipment works. Staff promote mathematical development well. Children are encouraged to count, compare size and recognise the differences of dinosaurs in their play. Furthermore, staff discuss with children the different amounts of water needed when filling containers. Older children are encouraged to listen, understand and recognise how sounds link to letters of the alphabet and objects. This supports them to recognise letters in their name and prepares them well for the next stage of their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children engage in activities that support their understanding of a range of cultural celebrations. Staff effectively meet the needs of children who speak English as an additional language. For example, staff use prompts and pictures to support their communication and language and ensure that all children are included. Furthermore, this increases children's awareness of similarities and differences and their understanding of the diverse society in which they live. Children's physical skills are supported well. They are happy and move freely around the spacious indoor and outside area. Staff encourage children to follow effective hygiene procedures and they have discussions about healthy foods. These help children to understand the importance of being healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. Staff are caring and provide lots of praise and encouragement to children, which contribute towards them having high self- esteem and becoming confident, independent learners. Children gain the relevant skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478010 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 978384 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 35 Number of children on roll 35 Name of provider Cupcakes Pre-school Limited Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07904937967

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Setting details

Cupcakes Pre-school was registered in 2014. The pre-school employs four members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre- school opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 12 noon and from 12 noon until 3pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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