Deepdale Pre School Nursery

Deepdale Pre School Nursery Boston Spa Children's Centre, Deepdale Lane, Boston Spa, Near Leeds, LS23 6EH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2016 18 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

 Leadership and management are good. The manager and committee fully understand the requirements of the statutory framework and ensure that these are implemented effectively.  The management team has a clear drive for improvement and has met the action and recommendations raised at the last inspection. Staff are fully committed to the ongoing development of the pre-school. Self-evaluation is effective and takes account of the views of parents, children and other professionals.  Children are happy and well settled. The key-person system is effective. All children demonstrate good levels of confidence, showing they feel safe and secure in the pre- school. They receive plenty of attention, affection and praise. This supports their emotional well-being successfully.  Staff are good role models for children. The children are supported well to understand how to be kind and helpful to each other. They are gently guided to learn how to

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This provision is good

manage their feelings and behaviour. As a result, children's behaviour is good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Some staff do not give children enough time to think things through for themselves or share their ideas.  Strategies to further involve parents and support them to share detailed information about children's starting points are not always highly successful.

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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

 give all children the time, support and encouragement they need to share their thoughts and ideas with each other  enhance opportunities for parents to provide even more detailed information about their children's 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 talked to the staff and the children at appropriate times throughout the session.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre- school.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and also took account of their views through written documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Rigorous recruitment procedures are used to check that staff are suitable for their role. Staff are well qualified and work effectively as a team to provide a high standard of care and learning. They have a good awareness of child protection issues. Updated policies support staff and the committee to meet the legal requirements and ensure they keep Ofsted up to date with relevant changes. The manager effectively monitors and analyses information about children's ongoing progress and the progress of different groups of children. As a staff team they quickly identify and act on any patterns in learning. Staff develop their skills and improve their knowledge through professional development opportunities. Additional funding is used successfully to support the most disadvantaged children. Partnerships with parents are good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff ensure that children benefit from good quality play experiences, have fun and enjoy themselves. They effectively observe and accurately assess the progress children are making. They provide interesting and exciting activities which are well planned. Children enjoy their learning and are motivated to join in activities. For example, older children enjoy looking for bugs and insects on the exploration table. Younger children enjoy sand and water play. Overall, staff engage well in children's self-chosen play, for example, by joining in pretend play in the outdoor kitchen. This helps to develop children's confidence and speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The effective key-person system takes account of children's preferences and helps to ensure that their emotional well-being is well nurtured. Staff support children to understand diversity. They encourage children to talk about their families and their home lives. This helps children to develop a strong sense of self and to understand how everyone's family is different. Additionally, children enjoy celebrating festivals and special occasions. Arrangements for supporting children as they move on to school are effective and planned around children's individual needs. For example, staff implement a journey to school booklet for each child. Also they change children's name cards so they include the emblem of the school they are moving on to. Additionally, they invite their new teacher to visit the pre-school and to talk to children about the things they will do at school. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They benefit from daily exercise, fresh air and healthy

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn how to assess risks in their play and keep themselves safe from danger. They are encouraged to do things for themselves and to try again when they find things difficult. This helps them to develop their self-confidence and independence. Children learn about simple mathematical concepts and are well supported to develop their counting skills. Children's individual achievements are acknowledged and celebrated. As a result, they develop good self-esteem and become motivated learners who make good progress in all areas of learning and are well prepared for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423045 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1044905 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Deepdale Community Pre School Nursery Committee

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2016 Telephone number 07854092616

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Deepdale Pre-School Nursery was registered in 2011. The pre-school employs seven members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 8am until 3pm. During the school holidays the pre-school runs a holiday club with flexible sessions, depending on demand. 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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