Tommy Thumbs at Cledford

Tommy Thumbs at Cledford Cledford Primary School, George VI Avenue, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0DD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2016 19 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

 The friendly staff provide a rich, challenging learning environment where children join in eagerly with activities and show high levels of curiosity, imagination and concentration.  The management team is committed to providing a high-quality standard of care and learning for children. They gather the views of parents and staff effectively to inform self-evaluation and target specific areas for further development.  Children communicate confidently. Staff place a high emphasis on supporting children's speech and language skills and use their knowledge of how to promote children's early literacy well. For instance, they model new vocabulary and give children lots of opportunities to use it and reinforce their understanding through play.  The management team and staff are proactive in forming partnerships with schools and other professionals within the community. These links are highly effective and help staff

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This provision is good

improve outcomes for children, particularly for those who have special educational needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although staff track individual children's progress well to identify and address their individual learning needs, they do not compare the progress made by different groups of children in order to check that each group receives the support they need to make as much progress as possible.

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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

 compare the progress made by different groups of children and check that all groups receive the support they need to increase the potential for them to achieve at the highest possible levels.

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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 management team. She looked at and discussed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The leadership team has high expectations and strives to enhance the quality of the provision. Staff have regular supervision meetings and attend training to enhance their professional development and help them improve outcomes for children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff are vigilant. They update their safeguarding knowledge regularly and have a secure understanding of their responsibilities to help keep children safe. A detailed safeguarding policy underpins well-established practices and procedures. Staff complete regular risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards. Staff work in close partnerships with parents and work well as a team. They keep parents well informed about their children's development and share ideas to support children's learning at home. Parents are very positive about the quality of care staff provide.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

When children join the pre-school, staff gather detailed information about their interests and what they already know and can do from parents. They also offer settling-in sessions to help children make a good start. Staff use observation and assessment well to accurately identify children's next steps in learning. They plan themed activities based on children's emerging interests and skilfully adapt these to focus on the learning and development needs of each child. Staff provide engaging opportunities for practising early writing skills. For example, children draw freely, trace letter shapes in shaving foam and paint images from a story with a range of tools. Children confidently explore the environment and move freely from indoors to outside. They have access to a wide range of well organised and stimulating resources to engage their curiosity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are nurturing, patient and know children well. They model good manners and provide children with consistent routines, encouraging positive behaviour. Staff interact well with children and use praise effectively. This means children feel valued and respected, promoting their self-esteem and confidence. Children are encouraged to be active. They learn about effective hygiene practices during everyday activities. Children have opportunities to manage everyday tasks independently and engage in plenty of healthy, physical activity. For example, they are fully involved in preparing their snacks and enjoy building and balancing along the walkways they construct out of crates in the outdoor area. Staff promote equality and diversity well and plan activities that help children learn about each other's customs and beliefs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate that they are happy and feel secure. They make their own choices and are motivated to learn. For example, when children arrive they settle quickly, choose activities and become engaged in their learning. Children show their understanding of mathematics as they count to 10 and beyond, compare sizes and use positional language. They use their imaginations and confidently engage in creative role play. Children, including those who have special educational needs, make good progress from their individual starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446797 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1060216 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 - 11 Total number of places 66 Number of children on roll 66 Name of registered person Tommy Thumbs Pre-School Committee

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Date of previous inspection 19 November 2012 Telephone number 07973 842808

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Tommy Thumbs at Cledford was registered in 2012. The pre-school employs 15 members of childcare staff. Of these, 12 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and 2 have qualified teacher status. The pre-school is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm, during term time only. The out-of-school club operates from 7.30am to 8.50am and from 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time and from 7.30am to 6.30pm, during school holidays. 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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