Field House Kindergarten Ltd

Field House Kindergarten Ltd Station Road, Hereford, HR4 7DW

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 August 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

 The quality of teaching is good. Staff assess children's progress regularly, in order to identify any gaps in their learning. They use their good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop to help guide children's play experiences.  Children form strong bonds with staff. Staff are kind, caring and friendly. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being.  Parents are pleased with the care and education provided for their children. They are confident that their children are well cared for. They appreciate the progress their children make in their learning and development.  Staff have good links with the local school and they regularly share information with them. Children enjoy regular visits to the school. This helps to prepare them for their eventual move to school.  Leaders and managers are passionate about the service they provide. Self-evaluation is effective and is used to drive continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, during group activities some children become distracted and are not fully engaged in their learning.  Staff do not fully involve all parents in gathering information about what their children already know and can do, in order to help them to quickly identify children's individual starting points for 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

 review the organisation of group times, so that all children stay focused and engaged in their learning  gather information from parents about children's capabilities when they first start, to enable staff to more quickly identify children's individual starting points.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider, who is also the manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the kindergarten's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the kindergarten.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector spoke to 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. The manager follows robust recruitment procedures. All staff are aware of their role to protect children. They maintain a safe environment and supervise children well. Clear procedures are in place to enable staff to report concerns to the Local Safeguarding Board. There are effective systems in place to monitor teaching practice and children's progress. Most staff are qualified and ongoing training helps them to extend their knowledge and skills. Staff work well as a team. Appraisals and supervision meetings provide staff with the opportunity to discuss their current role and support their continual professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff plan activities taking into account children's individual interests. Toys and resources are arranged to enable children to make choices in their play. Staff interact well with children, so that they are supported effectively as they play. Children's communication and language skills are promoted well, because staff engage them in meaningful conversations. Children enjoy craft activities, such as experimenting with mixing different coloured paints together. They squeal with delight as they are allowed to squirt the paint from the bottle onto their tray. Children are imaginative in the role play area and staff join in pretending to be customers at the restaurant. Children enjoy music and movement sessions. They demonstrate their good listening skills as they attentively follow the instructions and join in with a variety of different moves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Babies have lots of opportunities to develop their social interactions and communication skills. Staff respond well to them, offering cuddles and comfort when they become tired or upset. Younger children develop their physical skills. They are encouraged to practise newly acquired walking skills, holding onto staff, furniture and play equipment for support. Staff foster children's independence and ability to take care of their own needs according to their age and stage of development. Children behave well. They learn to share, take turns and respect each other's feelings. Children are active outdoors each day. They have opportunities to develop their physical skills, as they learn to climb, balance and negotiate space. Mealtimes are a sociable occasion. Staff sit with children as they eat their packed lunch from home. Children know what to expect during sessions, because routines follow a familiar pattern. Children respond well to staff requests to help tidy away the toys after

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

use. This demonstrates that they feel emotionally secure in the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident and enjoy the time they spend at the kindergarten. They develop early literacy and mathematical skills through exciting activities. Children of all ages enjoy exploring books. Babies practise turning the pages and enjoy looking at the pictures. Children make good friendships and learn to cooperate with each other. All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress in all areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479434 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 986754 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 38 Name of registered person Field House Kindergarten Ltd

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01432 761250

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Field House Kindergarten Ltd was registered in 2014. The kindergarten employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above, including one with qualified teacher status, two at level 6 and one at level 5. The kindergarten opens from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays, the first week of the summer holidays and a week at Christmas and New Year. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The kindergarten 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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