Planet Kaos Preschool

Planet Kaos Preschool Planet Kaos, Unit 5, Rear Of 251 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4LR

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 September 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The excellent and robust tracking systems in place help all staff and managers to identify gaps in children's learning and implement highly successful strategies to enable all children to thrive and reach their full potential.  Inspirational leadership motivates staff, with continued training given a high priority. The expert knowledge gained from training is fully utilised so that children consistently receive high-quality learning experiences and teaching.  The pre-school is led and managed very effectively. The manager has an excellent understanding of the early years foundation stage and is very proactive in supporting staff to meet the needs of all children.  The quality of teaching is outstanding. Staff have an excellent understanding of their role in promoting children's learning. Children and staff become entirely engrossed in play as staff show a genuine interest and passion for supporting children's enjoyment

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This provision is outstanding

of learning. Children make excellent progress in their learning.  Staff value and respect parents as partners in their children's learning. They exchange extensive information about children's progress and guide parents exceptionally well in ways to support their children's learning at home. Parents' comments are overwhelmingly positive and partnerships with parents are a key strength.  Children have extensive opportunities to extend their physical skills in a very well- resourced outdoor area. Children create their own games and invent rules to their obstacle course. They show excellent control and coordination when moving around the available space and they manage risks independently.

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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

 continue to expertly reflect on areas for improvement and maintain exceptional levels of practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector undertook a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching in all of the playrooms and outdoors.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children, the provider's self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector took account of the views of children, staff and parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have an excellent understanding of safeguarding issues and are well versed in the procedure to follow in reporting any concerns they may have about a child's welfare. Close links with the local authority ensure staff have the most current safeguarding procedures in place. Staff are well qualified, experienced and actively continue their learning in order to maintain their already outstanding teaching practice. There is a strong culture of reflective practice that brings about improvements to the pre-school and outcomes for children. Highly effective arrangements for supervision sessions and checking of staff's performance lead to outstanding practice throughout the pre-school. The manager evaluates the effectiveness of the provision in great detail. She skilfully uses the views of staff, children and parents when making decisions to enhance the outstanding provision even further. Parents are

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

encouraged to participate in a forum where they can contribute their views towards further developing the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Staff provide a highly stimulating environment, both indoors and outdoors, with ample opportunities and resources for play and exploration. Systems of observation, assessment and planning are highly effective and expertly implemented. Children engage enthusiastically with staff who promote their communication skills exceptionally well. Children acquire exciting new vocabulary during their learning. For example, during an adult-led activity with younger children, staff introduce new words to describe the texture of the dough they make. Staff skilfully involve themselves in children's play and pose challenges to help them learn. Children thoroughly enjoy a self-chosen water-play activity. Staff skilfully support and encourage children to experiment with the equipment and solve problems as they pour water into various pipes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop a strong sense of emotional well-being. Highly effective transition and settling-in procedures help to ensure children settle very quickly and develop the confidence to explore and learn. Self-care and hygiene skills are actively promoted and older children talk about washing germs away when they wash their hands. Staff are excellent role models, good manners are routinely promoted and behaviour across the pre-school is exemplary. Children share, take turns and are very respectful of others. They independently access the breakfast bar, which offers a wide range of healthy food options. Outings into the local community provide children with superb opportunities to look at the wider world. Books for story time are skilfully and sensitively chosen to promote children's understanding of difference.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are making rapid progress in their learning and development. They are highly confident, independent children who thrive in this vibrant pre-school. They demonstrate very positive attitudes as they learn to respect each other. Children learn the skills they need for their future learning and are extremely well prepared in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494241 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 1027418 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 29 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person Planet Kaos Preschool Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01253769748

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Planet Kaos Preschool was registered in 2015. The pre-school employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, one staff member holds a qualification at level 2, two hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3, one holds a qualification at level 6 and two hold qualified teacher status. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round.

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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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