Toybox Preschool

Toybox Preschool Snape Wood Primary School, Aspen Road, NOTTINGHAM, NG6 7DS

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 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.  Children enjoy playing with a wide range of toys and materials and activities are based on their interests. Children have many opportunities to make choices about what they would like to do and are becoming confident, capable learners.  Staff are positive role models and help children to respect each other and cooperate during play. Behaviour is good and staff praise children's achievements, helping to enhance their self-esteem.  Well qualified and experienced staff are skilled in supporting children who have special educational needs or disability. They are clear about when to contact external agencies

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This provision is good

to seek advice and support and work closely with them to carefully plan for children's further progression.  There are highly effective partnerships with other professionals and early years providers in place. This means that children and their families are extremely well supported and staff have regular opportunities to share ideas and good practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not provide children with enough opportunities to explore technology.  Staff have not thought sufficiently about how they can offer the same level of physical challenge to children who prefer to play and learn outdoors as they do for those who like to be inside.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to select and explore technology for a particular purpose  provide more opportunities for children who prefer to play and learn outdoors to practise and develop their physical skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises and the toys and equipment provided.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held a meeting with the manager.  The inspector looked at children's records, the planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the pre-school's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff know what to do should they have any concerns about children's welfare. Robust procedures for recruitment and checking the ongoing suitability of staff are implemented well. Supervision arrangements to review and monitor staff performance are in place. Regular meetings provide opportunities for staff to discuss ideas and share good practice. The manager monitors children's development and has an overview of the progress that each child makes. This helps to ensure that any gaps in children's learning are identified and addressed. Partnerships with parents are successful because staff maintain good communication and consistently share information about what children achieve. Staff give good guidance about what parents can do to promote children's learning and their ability to take care of their own personal needs. Parents are very complementary about the pre-school and the care and education

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff consistently observe and assess children's progress during play. They plan meaningful next steps in children's learning and share these with parents so they can support their children at home. Children use their imagination skills well in the home corner, where they take on different roles. Older children become engrossed in pretend play; they cook food and look after their babies. Children make their friends feel better as they take on the role of a doctor. They use the equipment in the doctor's kit to examine their patients and make a diagnosis about what is wrong with them. Children develop their listening and attention skills as they sit on the carpet for group time and engage well in a very effective, interactive session. They share their special news and are happy when chosen as helper of the day. Children are becoming very confident communicators and are well behaved. All children thoroughly enjoy listening to well-read stories and some

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settle quickly with their key person. They receive the individual care and attention that they need to feel secure. Children enjoy opportunities to make decisions and learn new skills within the familiar environment and daily routine. Staff help children to develop a good understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Children learn about good hygiene practices and are provided with a range of nutritious snacks. Independence skills are promoted effectively. For example, children enjoy participating in tidy-up routines. Children are active and enjoy fresh air and exercise daily. They enjoy outings, where they learn about the natural environment and their local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have special educational needs or disability and those who receive funded early education, make good progress given their starting points. Children develop early literacy and mathematical skills. 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 EY479637 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 985775 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 23 Name of registered person Bulwell Community Toy Library Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07917 303837

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Toybox Preschool registered in 2014. It employs four members of staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 8.30am until 3.30pm. They support children with special educational needs or disability. The pre-school offers funded early education for two-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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