Postman Pat Pre-School

Postman Pat Pre-School Hamworthy Children's Centre, Turlin Moor Outreach, Turlin Road, POOLE, Dorset, BH16 5AH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2016 6 July 2011

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Progress checks for children aged between two and three years old do not include information about their development in the three prime areas of learning. This means that there is limited information shared with other professionals to help identify if additional support is needed.  Records are not easily accessible or available for inspection, such as updated policies.  Staff do not gather sufficient information about what children have learnt at home when they first attend. As a result they do not have the information they need to help children get off to a good start.  Staff do not make enough use of the information they gather through observation and assessment of children's progress to plan adult-led activities that focus on children's next steps for learning.  Although evaluation of the provision takes account of the views of staff and parents, actions to drive improvement are not clearly communicated to the whole team.

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It has the following strengths

 Children settle well and are familiar with the routines of the pre-school.  Children demonstrate good relationships with staff and confidently ask for help when they need it.  Staff take time to listen to children and value what they have to say.  Staff create a welcoming environment and communicate well with parents.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that all records are easily accessible and available for inspection 15/09/2016

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 ensure that the summary of children's progress carried out when they are aged between two and three includes information about their personal, social and emotional development, their communication and language and their physical development 15/09/2016

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 gather more information about children’s learning achievements at home, so that staff can more effectively plan activities that focus on each child's individual developmental needs when children first attend 15/09/2016

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 make better use of the observation and assessment of children's progress to plan activities that reflect their next steps for learning and consistently build on what they already know and can do. 15/09/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spent time observing children at play in all areas of the nursery, including the outdoor area.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the deputy manager.  The inspector spoke with children, parents and staff.  The inspector met with the deputy manager and discussed how the nursery is led and managed.  The inspector reviewed a range of relevant documentation including children’s assessment records, policies and procedures, activity plans and staff records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The management team and committee do not ensure all necessary documentation is readily available so it can be easily accessed when required. This breaches a regulatory requirement. Safeguarding is effective. All staff have recently updated their training and demonstrate a good understanding of how to identify and respond to concerns. They encourage children to be mindful of their own safety by asking them to help with daily risk assessments. The manager meets regularly with staff to review their practice and identify training needs. However, staff do not receive sufficient, detailed feedback to enable them to make all necessary improvements, particularly in making best use of their observation and assessment of children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Staff do not place sufficient emphasis on finding out about children's learning at home when they first attend. This limits their ability to ensure that activities are appropriate and sufficiently challenging as early as possible. Staff provide a wide range of activities both indoors and outdoors. They interact well with the children, engaging them in conversation and supporting them in accessing different resources. Each member of staff takes responsibility for a small group of children, who they observe regularly and accurately assess the progress they are making. However, they do not use this information effectively when planning their adult-led activities. As a result they do not consistently build on what children already know and can do so that they make the best possible progress. Nevertheless, staff know their own group of children well and promptly seek additional help for children who are at risk of falling behind their peers. Staff work closely with the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

local school to support children in their transition when it is time for them to move on.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff develop good relationships with children and their parents. Children enjoy being given special responsibilities and proudly take on tasks such as helping to prepare snack. They are familiar with the 'Golden Rules' of the setting, and remind each other to use 'indoor voices' when it becomes a little noisy. Children behave well. They understand strategies such as the use of a sand-timer to help them take turns and share resources. Children make the most of opportunities to play outdoors, exercising and developing skills such as safely manoeuvring wheeled toys. They understand the need to drink plenty of water during hot weather and use hats and sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make steady progress in their learning and most have a level of development that is broadly typical for their age. They are interested in the range of activities available to them and are able to confidently initiate their own play. Older children particularly enjoy learning about numbers, letters, shapes and colours in their circle time activities. However, there is insufficient focus on their prior learning to ensure that each child is appropriately supported in achieving their full potential.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419505 Local authority Poole Inspection number 1053991 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 57 Name of registered person Postman Pat Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 6 July 2011 Telephone number 07850977581

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Postman Pat Pre-school opened in 2011. It is located in the grounds of Turlin Moor Community School in Poole, Dorset. It is one of two settings managed by the same voluntary committee. It provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years. The pre-school operates on weekdays during school terms, with sessions running between 9am and 3pm. There are eight members of staff, seven of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above.

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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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