Sholing Community Centre Pre-School

Sholing Community Centre Pre-School Butts Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 1BN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2016 11 September 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

 Since the previous inspection, the manager and staff have worked hard to improve standards and practice in the pre-school. The manager takes into account the views of staff, children and parents when evaluating the setting to ensure that plans for improvement are targeted well.  Staff engage children in a wide range of interesting activities, which helps the children to be motivated, confident and eager to learn. Staff make regular, accurate assessments of children's progress. They carefully plan suitably challenging activities to help children achieve their next steps.  Children behave well. Staff teach children simple rules effectively, which helps them to share toys and take turns, showing care and respect for each other.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff share information regarding children's progress, offering suggestions for parents to support children's learning at home. This helps children to make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The manager does not identify if there are any differences in the progress made by different groups of children.  Staff offer children few opportunities to experience and explore the different sounds of instruments and learn how sounds can be created and changed.

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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 monitoring of children's progress to identify any variations in the learning of different groups of children, to identify and close any emerging gaps  provide a range of resources to encourage children to explore and learn about how sounds can be created and changed.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the pre-school and the outside learning environment.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including policies and children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of staff suitability.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager understands her responsibility in meeting and implementing the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She monitors the work of staff well, such as through supervision meetings, and ensures that they receive focused professional development. For example, following training, staff have extended the way that they support children's communication and language skills. Safeguarding is effective. The manager ensures that robust policies and procedures are in place to safeguard children's welfare. Staff have a thorough understanding of the procedures to follow if any concerns arise. They carry out comprehensive risk assessments so potential hazards are minimised and children can play safely and securely. Staff forge effective partnerships with local schools to ensure that children are well supported when they transfer to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff have a secure understanding of how children learn. They make effective use of their knowledge of what the children know and can do to plan exciting activities. Children initiate their own play and follow their own interests using the wide range of good quality resources that staff offer indoors and outdoors. Staff support children's mathematical development well. For example, children count how many fish they have when they sing a number song, and they recognise the number of their bike's parking bay. Staff provide ample opportunities for children to recognise words and practise their early writing skills. Children are creative and imaginative during art and craft activities. They use scissors and glue confidently and are proud of their creations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build strong relationships with staff, which helps to support their emotional well- being. Staff create a warm, welcoming environment and children enjoy their time at the pre-school. Staff are positive and encouraging. They praise children's efforts and value their achievements, which helps them gain confidence and good self-esteem. Staff plan meaningful and suitable ways for children to learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. They encourage children to develop their independence well, such as putting on their aprons for creative activities and using tongs to help themselves to snack. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. Staff provide healthy snacks and plenty of opportunities for children to experience fresh air and to be physically active.

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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 develop a broad range of skills that equip them well for their next stage of learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131556 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 1028757 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 26 Number of children on roll 36 Name of provider Sholing Community Centre Pre School Committee Date of previous inspection 11 September 2013 Telephone number 023 8039 9979

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Setting details

Sholing Community Centre Pre-school registered in 1998. It operates from the community centre in Sholing, Southampton. The pre-school is open from 9am to 3pm each weekday except Tuesday, when it is open from 9am to midday. It receives funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years. The pre-school employs seven members of staff. Of these, five hold a qualification at level 3 and two hold a qualification at level 2.

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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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