Phoenix Pre-School

Phoenix Pre-School Carries Hall, Maybank Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5SB

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 December 2016 20 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

 Self-evaluation is effective. The manager accurately recognises the pre-school's strengths and identifies areas to develop to improve teaching practice and outcomes for children.  Children are confident and secure. New children settle happily and staff support them well when they first start the setting. Staff are friendly, build warm relationships with children and support their emotional needs effectively.  Staff provide good opportunities for children to develop their language skills. For example, they talk to them during activities, supporting their conversation skills and developing their use of sentences. Children develop their speech well and make good progress from their starting points.  Children play with a wide range of resources that reflect the different people in the community. They learn to respect and value the uniqueness of others and develop a good understanding of the world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The manager does not use her existing monitoring systems to check the progress groups of children make so she can more easily identify and address any patterns of underachievement within these groups.  At times, staff do not give children opportunities to think of and use their own ideas to enhance their creative skills and extend their learning further.

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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 monitoring procedures for groups of children to identify more sharply any areas where they may need extra support in their learning  help children to develop their own ideas and creative thinking to better support their learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children as they engaged together in activities.  The inspector and the manager undertook a joint observation of a teaching activity.  The inspector held discussions with the manager and staff during the inspection about children's care and the activities provided for them.  The inspector took into account the views of the parents and carers spoken to on the day and engaged with children at appropriate times.  The inspector viewed documentation during the inspection, such as the setting's policies and procedures, and children's assessment folders.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The manager and staff know how to recognise and report any signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. The manager gathers the views of others, including parents and other early years professionals, to help evaluate and improve the quality of the setting. For instance, the setting has acted on advice given at the last inspection and now offers a variety of interesting experiences to help children develop their writing skills. The manager monitors staff's practice well and provides them with good opportunities to develop their professional knowledge. For instance, staff have learnt how to adapt their teaching to cater for different groups of children, such as using visual aids to support children's understanding of routines.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children independently explore the safe, welcoming environment and confidently choose the activities they want to engage in. Staff involve children when planning activities and follow their interests to support their involvement and enjoyment. Children concentrate well and are motivated to join in. Staff form good partnerships with parents to ensure a continuous approach to meeting children's individual needs. For instance, they gather information from parents about children's routines and abilities when they first start the setting. They use this to plan effectively for their individual needs from the outset. Staff know their key children well. They make regular observations of what children can do and use the information effectively to plan activities to support children's learning. Staff provide good opportunities to develop children's social skills. For example, they join in with activities and demonstrate how to interact with others and play kindly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. Staff share their behavioural expectations with children, such as reminding them of the rules, to help children understand what is right and wrong. Children eat nutritious foods and learn how to be healthy. They benefit from being physically active, such as using equipment outdoors. Staff implement effective safety procedures, including regular risk assessments, to support children's welfare effectively. Children have good opportunities to learn to do things for themselves. For instance, staff encourage them to pour their own drinks at snack time to support their independence and self- esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop the skills they need for their future learning and are ready for their move to school. For instance, they learn to share and play imaginatively with others, such as during role play activities. Children develop their physical skills well, using tools with control, for example. Children listen well and communicate confidently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416911 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1062406 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 27 Name of registered person Nicola Anne Monk

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Date of previous inspection 20 September 2013 Telephone number 07810093370

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Phoenix Pre-School registered in 2010. It operates from Carries Hall situated in Hornchurch, in the London Borough of Havering. The pre-school is open from 9.15am to 2.45pm on Monday and Wednesday and from 9.15am to 12.15pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The pre-school provides care during term time only. There are four members of staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3.

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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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