Tillys Preschool Limited

Tillys Preschool Limited 48 Mollison Drive, Wallington, SM6 9BY

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2016 6 June 2016

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 Staff plan a wide variety of interesting and stimulating activities that keeps children interested and motivated to learn. They observe children carefully and make accurate assessments. All children, including those with special educational needs, make good progress from their starting points.  Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and monitor their progress. They put strategies in place to meet the children's individual needs, such as one-to-one support, to help close any gaps in their learning.  The manager has a clear vision for the pre-school and evaluates practice routinely. She uses feedback from parents, staff and children to identify and develop areas for improvement.  The manager and staff are positive role models for children. They manage behaviour calmly and encourage children to be sensitive towards others. Children are polite, friendly and well mannered.  Staff have good links with local schools and support children effectively to prepare them

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not consistently make the best use of the time available for children to play. Children are sometimes left waiting too long and become restless.  Staff do not take all opportunities to teach children how to manage their own safety.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 review changes in the routine to make the most of opportunities to support children's learning so they remain interested and engaged  make the most of all opportunities to extend the support for children to develop their awareness of managing their own safety.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the manager and other staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children's indoor and outdoor play, as well as their snack, lunch and hygiene routines.  The inspector engaged in a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector sampled various documents including risk assessments, the self- evaluation form, and a range of policies and procedures.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. All staff have attended safeguarding training and have a good understanding of how to keep children safe. They know what to do if they have any concerns about staff practice or children's well-being. The manager implements policies and procedures effectively, including for accidents and complaints, and has updated the mobile phone and camera policy. Management uses rigorous recruitment, induction and vetting procedures, and ensures all staff's ongoing suitability to work with children. Effective systems support and monitor staff, for example, through regular peer observations, supervision and training. The manager monitors children's development regularly, to quickly identify and close any gaps in their learning. For example, children were not performing as well in mathematics as they were other areas. As a result, staff attended training to build their confidence and support them to provide more exciting

p.3

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

numeracy activities, which has benefited the children.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know children well and help them to develop new skills by planning activities based around children's interests and next steps in learning. Staff enjoy talking with children and support their communication and language skills well. For example, they narrate what children are doing and ask questions to extend their learning and thinking skills. Children enjoy being creative and explore using a range of tools and materials such as when they created firework pictures. Staff work closely with parents and keep them well informed to provide consistency for children. For example, they share information about children's achievements and any incidents that may have occurred during the session.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff undertake regular risk assessments to identify and minimise any hazards, and supervise children well, to keep them safe. Children learn about making healthy choices. For example, staff offer healthy options at snack time and encourage parents to provide nutritious lunches. Children learn good hygiene routines and understand the importance of washing their hands before mealtimes. Children extend their physical skills and enjoy playing outdoors. For example, they complete small obstacle courses where they learn to climb, balance and jump off equipment. Staff help children to learn about other cultures and communities, and to develop positive attitudes towards others.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children are happy and feel emotionally secure. They are confident, motivated and enjoy their learning. Children develop good literacy skills. For example, they write their own name on their artwork and explore a huge range of books including those in their home languages. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY478330 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 1075485 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 62 Name of registered person Tilly's Preschool Limited

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection 6 June 2016 Telephone number 07740074007

p.4

reference number

Tilly's Preschool Limited registered in 2014. It operates in Wallington, in the London Borough of Sutton. The pre-school is open each weekday between 9.15am and 3.30pm during term time. The setting employs 10 staff, nine of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. Of these, one member of staff holds a qualification at level 6. The pre- school receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

p.4

reference number

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.

p.4

reference number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5