Winson Green Pre-School

Winson Green Pre-School Bishop Latimer United Church, Latimer Hall, Birmingham, B18 4QD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Children's safety and welfare are fostered well. Staff carry out detailed risk assessments and regular checks. They keep the premises secure and are effectively deployed. Children develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. Gentle reminders from staff help them to understand how to use space and equipment in appropriate ways.  Resources are easily accessible and matched to suit the age range of children attending. Children confidently make choices about what they would like to do and they play happily together.  Positive partnerships with other professionals and settings which children move on to, such as nursery or school, are established. This encourages a collaborative approach and helps children's ongoing progress in the pre-school and elsewhere.  Staff work with parents and involve them in the pre-school right from the start. Parents are encouraged to share information about their children and staff suggest activities

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This provision is good

they may wish to do at home. In addition, parents are invited to attend specific events and participate in activities with their children. Parents are very happy with the care and services provided by the friendly staff.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Older or more-able children are not always challenged sufficiently to help them make as much progress as possible during activities when younger children are present.  The system to monitor the achievements of different groups of children at the pre- school is in its infancy and is yet to lead to a highly effective programme to help accelerate learning for all children.

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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

 provide the oldest or most-able children with greater levels of challenge to help them make more rapid progress in their learning and to achieve as much as possible  focus more sharply on the monitoring of the progress made by different groups of children in order to help staff drive a highly successful learning programme and increase the potential for all children to make rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a meeting with the pre-school manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the pre-school's risk assessments, accident records and evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working in the pre-school.  The inspector spoke to a selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a good understanding of what to do should they have any concerns about children's welfare. The manager follows secure recruitment and induction procedures to help ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. There are robust supervision arrangements to review and monitor staff performance. Regular meetings provide opportunities for staff to discuss ideas and share good practice. They are a well-qualified team and complete identified training and conduct relevant research, helping them to enhance their knowledge and skills further. The manager, deputy and staff work closely together to identify and set out clear priorities for the development of the provision. They are currently working on plans to improve the outdoor provision and are excited about setting up a space to grow and harvest various fruits and vegetables.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Key persons know their children well and work with parents to meet children's individual needs. They gather a good range of information from parents about what already know and can do when they start at pre-school. This forms a strong base which staff use along with their own observations to assess children's starting points and to plan for ongoing learning and development. Key persons track individual children's progress carefully and identify areas where they need targeted support. Children engage in purposeful activities that encourage them to investigate and try out their ideas. Staff ask questions effectively and talk to children in detail about what they are doing to help children develop language and communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form trusting relationships with all staff and are comfortable in the pre-school. They arrive happily, are eager to take part and actively explore the welcoming play environment. Staff promote children's good behaviour. Clear boundaries are in place and children are becoming increasingly aware of the expectations and how to conduct themselves. Staff use positive reinforcement during play to encourage children to wait for their turn and to share the resources with their friends. Children show respect to others and learn about festivals and celebrations that are important to their friends. They enjoy opportunities to use their first languages and to find out about different cultures and communities that are less familiar. Staff help children to develop a good understanding of a healthy lifestyle. They provide a range of nutritious snacks and meals. A recent visit from the dentist has sparked interest in the sugar content of different foods and drinks

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

and has helped raise awareness of the importance of good hygiene practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have special educational needs or disability, speak English as an additional language and those for whom the pre-school receive additional funding, make good progress given their starting points. They are enthusiastic learners who acquire the skills and confidence needed in preparation for starting nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491362 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1056044 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 27 Name of registered person Nazma Nurseries Ltd

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07557767761

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Winson Green Pre-School was registered in 2015 and is one of several settings run by Nazma Nurseries Ltd. The pre-school employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 2pm. The pre- school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. They support children who speak English as an additional language and children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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