Milwich Pre School Lollipops Before And After School Club

Milwich Pre School Lollipops Before And After School Club Green Lea First School, Mill Lane, Coton, Milwich, STAFFORD, ST18 0EU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2016 12 September 2013

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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

 An effective key-person system ensures that children form close relationships with the staff. Staff are responsive to children's needs. They place an emphasis on developing children's emotional well-being. They give lots of praise to children during activities, supporting their good self-esteem.  The quality of teaching is strong. Interactions between the staff and children are used effectively to support all aspects of children's development. Staff challenge children's thinking through a good range of questioning.  Children are highly motivated and eager to learn. Staff have a very good understanding of how children learn. They provide children with high-quality learning experiences that prepare them for the move to school. Children are making good progress.  Thorough self-evaluation is completed regularly and takes into account the views of staff, children and parents. There is a clear drive for improvement with identified

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This provision is good

actions in place to further improve the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The monitoring of children's progress is not yet robust enough to identify quickly any gaps that may occur in children's learning and development. Inspection report: Milwich Pre School Lollipops Before And After School Club, 13 October 2016 2 of 5

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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 the process for monitoring children's progress to ensure any gaps in their learning and development are identified as quickly as possible.

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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 completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and the provider. She looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting and members of the committee.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspector

Lynsey Hurst Inspection report: Milwich Pre School Lollipops Before And After School Club, 13 October 2016 3 of 5

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The provider and the staff team have a very good understanding of child protection issues. Policies and procedures are reviewed regularly and support staff in ensuring children are kept safe and protected from harm. Daily risk assessments are conducted for the indoor and outdoor areas. Supervision meetings and appraisals help staff to increase their knowledge and skills. Parents receive clear information about their child's learning on a weekly basis. This ensures that parents are fully aware of the early education their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff ensure that children are meaningfully engaged in activities. They deploy themselves effectively to monitor children's play and offer support when needed. For example, staff challenge children to follow the beat of the music using instruments and body movements. Children's literacy skills are promoted extremely well. During welcome time, children are introduced to the written language and encouraged to sound out the letters they see. Young children can identify letters from their names and become excited when they know words beginning with particular sounds. Staff engage children in meaningful conversations to extend their vocabulary. During a bread-making activity, staff question the children about size, shape and changes to the dough. For example, children talk about the dough coming alive and growing. Children are introduced to quantity and make comparisons to develop their mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident in the setting. A warm, caring and nurturing environment encourages children to develop secure attachments and close friendships. Children quickly develop independence and self-confidence. Children are extremely well behaved and considerate of the needs of others. For example, children tell their friends they will play a game with them once they have finished what they are doing. Children have a good understanding of keeping themselves healthy. Staff introduce children to good handwashing techniques. Children access the outdoor play area frequently throughout the day for fresh air and exercise. The area is well resourced and promotes children's all-round development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive funded early education, are making good progress. Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners who are keen to explore and try new activities. They develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes to learning that prepare them well for starting school. Children engage in a range of activities that actively promotes their early literacy and mathematical skills. They are developing a good understanding of phonics and letter sounds and use this to enhance their learning. Children explore their environment with confidence and feel happy and secure. Children are independent and manage their personal hygiene needs consistently well for their age. Inspection report: Milwich Pre School Lollipops Before And After School Club, 13 October 2016 4 of 5

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461601 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1066839 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 10 Name of registered person Milwich Pre School Lollipops Before And After School Club

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Date of previous inspection 12 September 2013 Telephone number 01889 505309

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Milwich Pre School Lollipops Before And After School Club was registered in 2013. The pre- school employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm. The before- and after-school club operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 8.45am and 3.15pm until 5.45pm. 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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