Bagby Pre-School

Bagby Pre-School Church Hall, Bagby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 2PG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2016 2 July 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

 Staff know the children well. They work closely with parents to ensure that they understand every child's needs and preferences. This information is used to support children to settle into the pre-school effectively. Children demonstrate that they feel safe.  Staff make regular assessments of children's development and use this information to plan challenging and engaging activities, using a broad range of resources. Children demonstrate high levels of concentration for their age as they explore the activities.  Children's behaviour is very good. Staff gently remind children of appropriate rules and boundaries as they play, providing explanations to help them understand why rules are in place.  Children are developing a positive sense of themselves and of their community. They enjoy talking about their experiences from home and sharing these with their friends. Children have positive relationships with each other and demonstrate strong social

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have enough opportunities to make choices and contribute their ideas.  Sometimes staff do not help children to understand the benefits of healthy eating.

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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

 encourage children to make choices and contribute their ideas in activities  deepen children's understanding of the importance of eating well and how this contributes to their good health.

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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 and the manager jointly observed an activity and discussed how she evaluates her practice.  The inspector observed children. She discussed their progress with their key person and the plans in place to support the children in the next steps of their learning.  The inspector spoke with members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held meetings with the manager, deputy manager and chair of the committee.  The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Leaders and staff work well together as a team. Staff evaluate their practice and the impact this has on children's learning. They quickly make any changes to ensure children benefit from good quality teaching and learning. Staff are well supported in developing their knowledge and qualifications through professional development opportunities. Leaders make sure they keep up to date with any changes and share ideas with others. Staff work closely with the local school. The Reception teacher visits the pre-school each half term, getting to know the children and helping the staff to prepare them for school. Parents are very positive about how much their children have developed and grown in confidence. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff use their knowledge in their practice. They know how to make referrals to other agencies and maintain accurate records to help keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff regularly observe children. They understand where each child is in their development, how they learn and what interests them. Staff share information with parents and use this to plan interesting activities, both indoors and outdoors. They use familiar songs and remind children of recent experiences as they play, bringing learning to life. Staff skilfully question children, extending their vocabulary and encouraging their speaking skills. Staff have high expectations of children. They work with parents and other professionals, sharing ideas and approaches to ensure any gaps in learning are quickly closed. Children are learning about communities beyond their own. They enjoy visits from people, listening to live music and hearing about other people's experiences and travels.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy attending the pre-school. They have formed good relationships with staff. This helps support their emotional well-being. Children readily express themselves and are motivated to keep practising new skills. Staff encourage children to manage their personal needs. Staff play alongside children, providing them with lots of praise and encouragement. Children are confident as they stand in front of their friends and lead the actions to their favourite song. They enjoy using their whole bodies as they explore, developing their physical skills. Children are starting to understand rules and boundaries, learning to make good decisions about keeping themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They confidently explore, trying new ideas and asking questions to extend their learning. They enjoy developing their understanding of mathematics as they match and sort items. Children develop their early reading skills and enjoy reading books. They recognise their name in text and some can write their name. Children confidently make creations from junk boxes. They enjoy expressing their memories in pictures and paintings. Children are gaining the key skills to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 400036 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1064132 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 22 Number of children on roll 27 Name of registered person Bagby Pre-School Committee

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Date of previous inspection 2 July 2013 Telephone number 01845597099

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Bagby Pre-School was registered in 1992. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6, three at level 3 and one at level 2. The pre-school opens Monday 9am to 3pm and Tuesday to Friday 9am to 1pm, during term time. 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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