Alan Pullinger Pre-School Playgroup

Alan Pullinger Pre-School Playgroup 1 John Bradshaw Road, London, N14 6BT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2016 7 March 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

 Children have access to a wide range of stimulating resources indoors and outdoors, and they focus and engage consistently in their chosen activities.  Children form close relationships with their attentive key person within a calm and welcoming environment. They are happy and confident.  The manager clearly identifies areas for improvement which are focused on improving outcomes for children. She seeks the views of other professionals, parents and staff and has many plans for further improvements.  Staff support children's learning through sensitive interaction. They know individual children's interests and next steps, and tailor the support to move their learning forward.  Parents are fully involved in their children's learning. Staff share children's progress regularly so that parents can support learning at home. Parents speak highly of the pre- school provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, staff are too keen to provide support and do not give children enough time to work things out for themselves and develop their problem-solving skills.  Staff do not take full account of individual children's backgrounds, in particular opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to explore and use their home language.

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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

 increase opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to use their home language more often, to enhance their learning and to help them feel even more valued  give children more time to work things out for themselves to better support their problem-solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities on offer indoors and outdoors, and the quality of interactions between staff and children.  The inspector held discussions with the management team and staff, and spoke to the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager and discussed the findings.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including policies and procedures, children's development records and staff suitability checks.  The inspector spoke to parents and took their views into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The manager ensures the necessary policies are up to date. Staff know how to identify possible signs that may cause concern for a child's welfare and the correct procedures for reporting these, including allegations about staff. The management team monitors staff regularly to maintain good quality practice and provide continuous support for training and professional development. The manager rigorously monitors children's progress to identify where additional support may be needed. She uses additional funding effectively to narrow gaps in children's learning. For example, she has increased equipment to support children's physical development, and has plans to provide additional staffing to enable more targeted teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children receive plenty of individual attention from staff, who know each child well and generally know how to move their learning forward in all areas of learning. Staff support children's communication skills well. For example, they model good language and engage children in conversations which interest them. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop early literacy skills. For example, they enjoy practising early writing skills in all areas of the provision, and books are often used to encourage further discussion and deepen understanding. Children are motivated to learn and develop confidence as they proudly share their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. Staff have high expectations for good behaviour and provide consistent support. Children develop independence through everyday activities. For example, they are encouraged to clean their hands and prepare their own fruits and drinks at snack time. Staff teach children how to keep themselves safe, such as through discussions at relevant times. For example, children learn about fire safety while lighting a candle during a birthday celebration. Children benefit from plenty of physical exercise. They enjoy healthy snacks and learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children learn about diversity and respect for other cultures through a variety of experiences. Parents are involved where possible to share their cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their starting points. The manager ensures extra support is given where necessary to ensure good levels of progress. Older children receive additional learning opportunities to develop skills that prepare them for moving to school. For example, they are given opportunities to develop further mathematical skills in small group activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135246 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1061387 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 - 4 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 22 Name of registered person Carole Ann Pochetty

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Date of previous inspection 7 March 2013 Telephone number 07463067191

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Alan Pullinger Pre-School Playgroup registered in 1992. The pre-school operates from the Alan Pullinger Youth Centre in Southgate, in the London Borough of Enfield. It is open each weekday from 9.30am to 12.30pm, during term time. The provider is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years. There are six members of staff employed; four hold early years qualifications at level 3 and one is qualified at level 2.

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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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