Lynwood Preschool

Lynwood Preschool Lynwood Scout and Guide Hut, Lynwood Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0DN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2016 21 May 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

 Staff have worked hard to overcome the weaknesses identified at the last inspection. For example, staff are now consistent in completing assessments and this has had a positive impact on monitoring and planning for children's progress.  Teaching is consistently good. Staff interact very well with children, and they extend their communication and language, as well as their understanding. This is particularly helpful for children who are learning English as an additional language.  Children behave well. For example, they take turns easily, share resources willingly and quickly resolve any conflicts that arise.  Staff have warm and caring relationships with children. Children settle quickly at their chosen activity and are happy in the welcoming and secure environment provided.  Children make good progress. Staff know children well and regularly assess and plan for their individual learning and development.

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This provision is good

 Staff praise children constantly and support their high levels of self-esteem. For example, children are keen to talk to visitors and to show them around their pre-school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children are developing good early mathematics skills, staff occasionally miss opportunities for them to explore number problems.  Staff do not always make the best use of resources during activities to fully extend and support all children's learning.

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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

 use all opportunities for children to explore number problems, to strengthen their good early mathematical understanding even further  review the organisation of activities to provide greater opportunities to extend learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor play areas.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector talked with staff, children and the managers at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Managers and staff are aware of the procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child's welfare. The managers implement thorough recruitment procedures to ensure staff are suitable to work with children and fully understand their roles and responsibilities. They monitor staff performance through targeted supervision meetings. Staff regularly evaluate the service that they provide, and take account of parents' and children's views, to make further improvements. There is a great sense of community. Staff involve parents fully in contributing to their children's assessments and development. Staff work well with other agencies to help every child to make good progress. The managers monitor children's development by looking at the needs of individuals and different groups of children. They address any gaps in children's learning quickly to support their progress and help them to catch up if they need to. Staff

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

adapt play activities to follow children's interests, such as organising a farm shop to follow boys' interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff have a good understanding of how children learn. They provide a broad range of enjoyable activities that engage children well. Staff join in with children's play, listen to their ideas and encourage their thinking skills. They get actively involved to stimulate discussion and conversation, modelling words to build children's communication and language skills. For example, children made footprints in paint with farm animals and staff drew their attention to their size and shape. Children develop good knowledge and understanding of the world. Outside, for example, they enthusiastically investigate the planting area and natural environment around them using magnifying glasses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close relationships with staff and are keen to involve them in their play. Staff offer children constant praise and celebrate their achievements, which develops their self-esteem and confidence. They support children well to become independent. For example, children confidently dress themselves for outdoor play and ask for help when they need it. Staff help children to become aware of healthy lifestyles through a range of daily activities and experiences. For example, children choose healthy foods at snack time and enjoy the sociable occasion of sitting together.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They remain engaged in activities for long periods of time, such as playdough and sand play, persevering until they have finished to their satisfaction. Children learn key skills they will need for future learning and are prepared well for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267713 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1028688 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 8 Name of registered person Lynwood Pre-School Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 21 May 2013 Telephone number 07061 000030 or 0208 398 7769

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Lynwood Pre-School registered in 2003. It is open Monday to Thursday from 8.45am to 12.30pm, during school term time. The playgroup receives funding to provide early education to children aged two, three and four years. A team of six staff works with the children; three staff hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3.

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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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