St. Mary's Pre-School

St. Mary's Pre-School St. Mary's RC Primary School, London Street, FLEETWOOD, Lancashire, FY7 6EU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2016 3 March 2016

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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

 The motivated manager has driven improvements since the last inspection. She has implemented effective plans to ensure that the statutory requirements are met.  There are robust procedures in place to ensure safe recruitment and all staff understand how to keep children safe.  Comprehensive observations and assessments are used to accurately identify each child's next steps in learning. Staff use this information to plan fun opportunities and experiences that children are keen to participate in. This helps them to make good progress.  Staff effectively support children's emotional and physical well-being. They help all children to develop confidence in their own abilities, to have a go and try new things.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The programme of training and professional development is still in its infancy and is not yet fully embedded or highly focused.  Opportunities to seek the views of parents about improvements are not maximised.

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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

 build on the programme of training and professional development and help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the next level  develop more effective strategies to regularly seek the views of parents and use this information to drive continual improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the pre-school manager.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school. She looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the pre-school's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held meetings with the manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a robust understanding of child protection issues. They know the procedures to follow should they be worried a child is being abused. Overall, supervision and professional development have a positive impact on the quality of teaching. For example, staff effectively organise the environment to meet the needs of each child and promote interest and challenge. Staff involve parents in their children's learning in a variety of ways. They provide ideas for activities to help parents continue their child's learning at home. Staff promote good links with other professionals to help promote continuity in children's learning. Funding provided is used effectively to meet the needs of the range of children at the pre-school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know children well and provide a well-resourced environment to meet the needs and interests of each child. They use a range of effective methods to promote children's communication and language skills. For example, they use stories and rhymes as children play, and provide a range of fun listening games. Staff introduce mathematical language and ask questions to encourage children's critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Children are provided with plenty of time and resources to plan their own learning. For example, younger children work out how to fill the watering can to water the plants. They use brushes to make marks on the wall and splash in the puddles they make. Older children develop good football skills as they balance, kick, roll and throw the ball. They sort and match the different shaped and sized objects and manipulate the dough by rolling, squeezing and prodding. This helps children develop strong physical skills which

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff invite parents to share children's care needs and routines as soon as they start. This helps children to settle in quickly. Children have a strong bond and attachment with their key person. They are confident, self-assured and inquisitive. Staff are good role models and give clear guidance and gentle reminders of expectations. Children behave well and understand what is expected of them. They are eager to help carry out small tasks, such as tidying away their toys and plates. They learn to use tools and equipment safely and have fun taking on challenges. They enjoy the range of opportunities to exercise with vigour and energy, such as on the large, outdoor play equipment. Staff provide parents with ideas for healthy packed lunches and promote children's understanding of how to stay safe and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points and any gaps identified are closing. They are confident and active learners who explore the environment independently. Children are keen to investigate and experiment. They enjoy good relationships with their peers and show a strong sense of belonging. All children are developing the skills and attitudes for future learning and are prepared well for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 309476 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1054965 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 24 Number of children on roll 16 Name of registered person St Mary's Pre-School Committee

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Date of previous inspection 3 March 2016 Telephone number 07913641198

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St. Mary's Pre-School was registered in 1980. The pre-school employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre- school opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 8.45am until 3.15pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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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