Treetops Pre-School

Treetops Pre-School Burnham-on-Crouch Cp School, Dunkirk Road, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, Essex, CM0 8LG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2016 7 December 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 manager, who is also the registered provider, continually strives to improve the service the pre-school offers to children and their families. She considers the views of staff, parents and children when evaluating the pre-school and planning for the future.  The manager and staff team provide a well organised, safe and secure learning environment. Children are motivated, eager to learn and effectively engaged, both indoors and outside. They make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning.  Staff treat children with care and kindness and consistently support their developing communication and language skills. Children are given time to think and explore their own ideas. Staff use speech that is clear and simple for children to model.  The pre-school develops strong partnerships with parents. Staff effectively engage parents in their children's learning in the pre-school and at home. The manager offers

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This provision is good

home visits to raise children's confidence and help them settle. Parents say they are delighted with their children's progress and development.  Staff work very effectively with other early years professionals and the local primary schools. These partnerships are used extremely well to promote continuity in children's learning and to prepare them for starting school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The manager and staff do not always make the most of every opportunity to fully promote mathematics to the highest level in children's play and activities.  The manager does not rigorously check children's records to make sure that all parents have given sufficient information and have signed the consent agreements to enable staff to deal with all children's care needs.

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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

 explore more opportunities to promote children's mathematical development during their play and activities  strengthen monitoring of the records kept and check that parents always give sufficient information, and sign the relevant consent agreements, in relation to their children's care needs.

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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 accompanied staff and children on an outing to the nearby school playing field and carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held discussions with the manager, staff and children.  The inspector viewed a sample of the children's development records.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the staff, self- evaluation, risk assessment and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from the written testimonials obtained by the pre-school.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff have completed safeguarding training. They understand the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child in their care. Staff carry out continual risk assessments to ensure that the premises, equipment and outings remain safe for children. All the required documentation that supports children's safety and welfare is in place and is mainly well maintained. There is a strong team spirit as the manager and staff work well together. Effective recruitment procedures ensure the suitability of staff. The manager uses regular staff meetings, supervisions and performance reviews to ensure that the staff use effective teaching methods. Staff are encouraged to continue their professional development and work towards higher qualifications. The manager is also proactive in linking with other early years settings to share best practice and gain fresh ideas. This has a positive impact on

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff have a good understanding of how children learn. The key persons know their key children well. They take account of children's interests when planning activities and accurately identify next steps in their learning. The manager carefully monitors the progress of individual children, and groups of children, to ensure they are supported effectively and any gaps in their learning close quickly. Overall, staff cover the areas of learning with good effect. They regularly review the layout of the playroom and outdoor area to encourage children to explore. Children become independent learners. They take decisions and choose what they want to play with. Children who speak English as an additional language are sensitively supported to gain essential communication skills. Staff ensure that children who have special educational needs or disability are provided with the individualised care, support and the equipment they need.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong relationships with staff and each other. Staff are calm role models, who help children to learn to play harmoniously and feel safe and secure. Staff consistently use plenty of praise and encouragement. Their timely interventions encourage children's good behaviour. Children learn to share and wait to take their turn. They talk about their own emotions and learn to respect each other's feelings. Children learn about healthy lifestyles and manage their personal care needs well. They exercise in the fresh air and independently serve their snacks. They willingly participate in the fun tidying-up routine when they rinse their plates and cups. Children learn about the food that is good for them as they water and discuss the fruit and vegetables growing in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive additional funding, make good progress from their starting points. They are inquisitive and persevere with their activities. They particularly enjoy messy and tactile experiences that encourage them to use all their senses. Children enthusiastically develop a 'can do' attitude to their learning which helps them acquire key skills in readiness for the transfer to full-time education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428269 Local authority Essex Inspection number 852864 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 27 Number of children on roll 78 Name of provider Susan Janet Woods Date of previous inspection 7 December 2011 Telephone number 01621783265

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Setting details

Treetops Pre-School was registered in 2011 and is privately run and managed. The pre- school employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, five staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday, during school term times. Opening times are from 8.30am until 4pm. 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 and children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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