Berry Hill Under 5's Group

Berry Hill Under 5's Group Lakers School, Five Acres, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7QW

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 November 2016 11 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 make good progress relative to their starting points. Staff complete detailed observations and assessments to help them track children's progress effectively. They use this information to provide stimulating activities which support children's individual needs and the next steps in their learning.  Staff have a calm, caring approach towards all children. They are highly skilled in helping children develop close emotional attachments. Staff provide good support for those children who need extra help to catch up.  Links with parents and other early years settings that children attend are good. Staff share detailed information about children's progress, which helps parents to be fully included in their learning. Staff link closely with other settings that children attend so all adults can consistently support children's learning.  The manager and staff are motivated and enthusiastic. The manager supports staff in

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This provision is good

their professional development and actively encourages further training to help raise the quality of teaching. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not make the best use of opportunities to help children extend their mathematical skills, including counting, sequencing and developing an understanding of the passage of time.

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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

 use every opportunity to further extend children's understanding of different aspects of mathematics, with particular regard to counting, sequencing and the passage of time.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and staff's interactions with children in all rooms, including the outside learning environment.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager of the provision and spoke to staff, parents and children.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability checks and qualifications of staff working with children, the provider's self-evaluation, and improvement plan.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures, and written policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a clear and up-to-date understanding about the procedures to follow should they have any child protection concerns. Staff are aware of the importance of monitoring patterns of children's non- attendance. They work well as a team and contribute to a detailed evaluation of their practice. Areas for improvement are well targeted and the use of clear action plans help the manager and staff to improve the quality of the provision. The manager successfully monitors the quality of teaching through regular staff supervision and training. She regularly monitors and reviews all children's progress and uses this information to help drive improvement and close any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, staff use effective teaching techniques to support children's learning. For example, they encourage children to solve problems and give them time to think and answer questions as they interact. Staff support children's communication and language development effectively. For example, staff use both verbal and visual communication with all children. Children are eager to learn and engage in activities with enthusiasm. Staff are knowledgeable about their key children. Staff complete detailed observations and assessments of children's progress and use these to plan for the next steps in their learning. Children develop their imaginations well. For example, they enjoy pretending to make drinks and food for adults and dolls.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time at the setting and quickly settle into their play. They are well behaved. Children learn about sharing and taking turns, for example, through gentle reminders from staff. Staff offer praise and encouragement as children achieve, which supports their confidence and self-esteem. Children learn good personal hygiene practices and understand why they need to wash their hands before eating. Children develop their physical skills well. They enjoy walks around the fields where they explore the world around them. Children interact well with the staff as they collect leaves and talk confidently about the other items they find, such as hazelnuts. Children have easy access to a balanced, interesting range of resources inside and outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children quickly develop the key skills they need for their future learning, including the move to school. They are confident and develop independent skills as they make choices about their play. Children develop their early writing skills. They have easy access to writing materials and practise writing their name on their work. Children enjoy looking at books alone and with adults. This supports their early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449671 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1062763 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 35 Number of children on roll 19 Name of registered person Berry Hill Under 5's Group Committee

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Date of previous inspection 11 March 2013 Telephone number 01594810808

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Berry Hill Under 5's Group opened approximately 37 years ago as a committee-run setting. It registered in 2001 and re-registered in 2012 at the current premises. A board of trustees (management board) now runs the group. The group opens from 8.45am to 2.45pm on Monday to Thursday and from 8.45am to 11.45am on Friday, during term times only. The group is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are five members of staff who work directly with the children and they are supported by an administrator. Two members of staff hold qualifications at level 3. The senior play leader, deputy and manager all hold a level 6 qualification.

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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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