Stockbridge Pre-school

Stockbridge Pre-school St Marys Church Hall, St Marys Close, Elloughton, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU15 1JF

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 December 2016 5 November 2012

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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 communication and language development are supported effectively. Staff engage in constant discussion, introduce new vocabulary and model language during their activities.  Staff know children well and use their good observations to deliver an educational programme to meet their individual needs. Observations are purposeful and clearly identify future plans to support children's development. This helps children to become engaged and enthusiastic learners.  Staff effectively manage children's behaviour, dependant on their age and stage of development. They act as good role models and use a calm and consistent approach to support appropriate behaviour.  The manager uses effective monitoring systems to evaluate the educational programmes. This helps to ensure children are progressing well in all areas of learning. This also enables staff to support children who have special educational needs or

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This provision is good

disabilities and to meet their individual requirements.  The manager holds supervisions with staff and frequent meetings. This contributes towards providing a provision of high-quality care and education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff have not explored a wide enough range of methods to help support parents to extend their children's learning at home.  Parents are not asked to contribute to the playgroup's evaluation of practice so they can give their ideas for future developments.

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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

 strengthen the two-way flow of information with parents that helps them to be involved in supporting their child's ongoing learning and development  include the views of parents and build on the evaluation process that accurately identifies areas for further improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the staff and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of staff working with children.  The inspector discussed the playgroup's method of evaluation and the impact this has on the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff fully understand their responsibilities to safeguard children in their care. They know the procedures to follow if they have any concerns. All staff have attended relevant training to ensure that they understand how to keep children safe from harm. Records of accidents and incidents are appropriately maintained. The manager ensures that appropriate policies and procedures are reviewed as necessary and these are shared with staff. Regular training opportunities ensure staff gain the knowledge, skills and understanding to improve outcomes for children. Overall, staff have put into place systems for evaluating what is working and what needs to improve. This helps to identify changes needed to continually improve the good service for children and their families. Good links are made with schools to help ensure that children are well prepared for their future move on to school. This contributes

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

towards children benefiting from a shared approach to their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Well-qualified staff provide challenging activities to engage and motivate children in their play. For example, children use their imagination and concentration skills as they create Christmas stockings. Staff ask questions to encourage children to think critically as they paint pictures. They praise children and make suggestions to help to further develop their play and cooperation. Staff provide a good range of writing tools to help encourage children to practise their writing skills. For example, older children add their own names to their handiwork.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The manager has implemented an effective key-person system. This helps children develop positive relationships and form secure attachments. Parents are complimentary about the friendly and caring staff. On entry, settling-in visits are arranged and planned depending on children's individual needs. Children's physical development is promoted well, they enjoy daily activities in the garden to help them be active. Staff teach children about the importance of washing their hands after using the toilet and before eating. Staff discuss the nourishing snacks with children and ask relevant questions to broaden their knowledge of being healthy. Drinking water is accessible to children at all times to ensure they remain hydrated throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to try new experiences and develop curiosity during play. For example, they manipulate jewelled play dough and use their imagination as they make models. Children confidently join in with stories and songs. Older children persevere with jigsaws and develop a sense of pride when they complete this for themselves. Children play cooperatively and take turns, supporting their social and emotional development well. They learn about mathematical concepts, such as numbers and shapes. Children acquire the skills they need for their next stage in learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314735 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1059557 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 24 Number of children on roll 18 Name of registered person Sue Shipp

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Date of previous inspection 5 November 2012 Telephone number 01482 667202

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Stockbridge Pre-school was registered in 1983. The playgroup employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications, including the manager with qualified teacher status and two staff with early years professional status. The playgroup opens term time only on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8.45am until 3.15pm, and Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8.45am until 11.45am. The playgroup provides funded early education for 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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