Salcombe Pre-School

Salcombe Pre-School Onslow Road, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8AG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 May 2016 14 June 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

 Staff form strong bonds with the children and their families. Children benefit from good staff support in their social and emotional development. They gain the confidence to choose from the activities on offer and make good progress from their starting points.  Staff make the most of activities and routines to teach children to count and make simple calculations. For example, children gain good mathematical skills and vocabulary as they work out how many plates they need for snack time.  The manager monitors children's learning effectively. This helps her to notice any gaps in children's learning and provide effective support. Staff work in close partnership with outside agencies and support all children to reach their full potential.  The manager engages the staff well to improve their practice. Since the last inspection, they have developed their reflective practice effectively, helping them to make

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This provision is good

continuous improvements to activities and routines, which benefit the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not provide wider learning experiences that cover all areas of the curriculum effectively, especially for those children who prefer to learn outside.  Overall, staff provide good support for children's learning. However, they do not always respond to children's interests promptly to extend their exploration, investigation and learning further.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to take part in more learning experiences across all areas of learning, especially for those who prefer to learn outdoors  provide more support for children to explore and experiment, and follow their interests during play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed staff engaged in activities with the children indoors and outside.  The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager and staff follow policies and procedures effectively and understand the action to take if they have concerns about children's safety and welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The manager monitors staff performance well and identifies support needed for staff's professional development. For example, staff attend training, which helps them to support children to understand and manage their feelings, promoting their good behaviour. Children and parents get to know staff at the toddler group before they start to attend, helping the children to settle quickly. The good partnerships with parents and other providers help to provide a consistent approach to children's learning. Children become confident and develop a strong sense of belonging in their local community. The manager and staff make the most of the pre-school's close proximity to the local primary school to support children when it is time to move on. For example, children have regular

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

opportunities to visit and become familiar with the school staff.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff assess children's developmental levels effectively and plan activities, which help children to move on to the next steps in their learning. They use successful strategies, such as adult-led groups, to engage all children and effectively support children's communication and language development. For example, children are captivated as staff bring familiar stories to life, using different voices and puppets to great effect. Children enjoy being creative and develop their good physical skills, as they have fun exploring the textures of 'gloop', for example. Staff praise their efforts and effectively encourage children's good self-esteem.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The caring and attentive staff help children to be considerate and take turns during play. Staff provide activities, such as playing musical instruments at group times to make loud and quiet sounds, to encourage cooperation and help children to work together. Staff are good role models, and children learn to listen carefully to each other, respecting the views of others. There are good opportunities for children to climb, balance and improve their coordination. They become independent as they help themselves to healthy snacks, and contribute to the washing up. Good hygiene routines help the children to understand about staying safe and promote their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the necessary skills for their future learning and starting school. For example, they use scissors confidently under the skilful guidance of staff. They develop good early literacy skills, such as recognising and writing their names, and making their own story books. Children are confident and have a positive attitude to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 106209 Local authority Devon Inspection number 839390 Type of provision Full-time 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 26 Number of children on roll 29 Name of registered person Salcombe Pre-School Committee

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Date of previous inspection 14 June 2011 Telephone number 01548 842874

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Salcombe Pre-School registered in 1972. It operates from purpose-built premises situated in the grounds of Salcombe Primary School in Devon. The pre-school is open each weekday from 9am to 3.15pm. A parent and toddler group runs alongside the afternoon session on Wednesdays from 2pm until 3.30pm, as well as between 10am and 12pm on Tuesday mornings. The pre-school is managed by a voluntary committee of parents. The committee employs eight staff, two of whom hold early years professional status. A further five members of staff hold level 3 qualifications in childcare, and one is unqualified.

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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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