Little Crickets Pre-School

Little Crickets Pre-School BYPA Hall, Baydon Youth Centre, Manor Lane, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 2JD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2017 23 February 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Leaders have good systems in place to evaluate the quality of the provision. They have successfully addressed the areas for development identified at the previous inspection. They have put in place effective procedures to ensure children's learning is monitored effectively so every child is consistently challenged to make good progress in all areas of learning.  Staff have a good understanding of children's abilities and interests. They use this knowledge effectively to plan a wide range of engaging activities which entice children to explore and investigate enthusiastically.  Leaders have established good relationships with the local school. They work in partnership with teachers, sharing information and providing continuity as children prepare to move on to school.  Children behave well. Staff support children to understand about fairness, how to share and be kind. For example, children are very respectful of their friends' needs and use

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This provision is good

sand timers to take turns with more popular resources.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Leaders and staff do not recognise and use some opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills and understanding of mathematical concepts to the highest level.  Leaders and staff do not gather information from parents about what children can already do when they first start, to inform planning of experiences from the outset.

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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

 make more consistent use of opportunities to support and extend children's mathematical learning to the highest possible level  enhance partnerships with parents to gather information about what children can already do when they first start, to more precisely identify starting points for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities and the quality of teaching throughout the setting.  The inspector held discussions with the leaders and spoke with children and staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including staff suitability checks, self-evaluation documents, observations, assessments, planning records, and documentation linked to checking children's progress.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation of staff practice and discussed this with the manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Leaders and staff keep up to date with changes in safeguarding legislation. They have a good understanding of how to report any concerns about children's welfare. Recruitment and induction procedures are rigorous to help ensure the ongoing suitability of staff. Leaders review risk assessments and implement ongoing changes to maintain a safe and secure environment. Leaders have developed effective systems to support staff. For example, they have regular supervision and team meetings to help develop staff practice. Leaders and staff are well qualified and undertake professional development opportunities to help enhance their knowledge and skills. For example, staff have implemented new ideas to enhance children's imaginative play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use group times effectively to support children's developing communication skills. For example, they support children to develop a good understanding of how syllables make up words. Children listened carefully to identify the number of syllables in their names and used wooden claves to tap out the number they heard. Staff introduce new words into children's vocabulary, such as 'metronome'. They help children to understand how they can use the device, for example, to practise playing musical instruments to a regular beat and learn about rhythms of 'fast' and 'slow'. Staff share assessment information with parents about their children's progress. They support parents well with ideas for activities they can use to help children's learning further at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem. They show great pride in their achievements, such as sharing their successes with staff for them to add to the 'wow board' to celebrate with others. Children enjoy being helpful, such as working with staff to prepare fruit for snack time. They learn about belonging to a community. For example, children visited the local post office to buy stamps and posted invitations to their parents to attend an event in the setting. Settling-in arrangements are effective and meet children's individual needs well, so they feel confident and self-assured. Children have good opportunities to be outdoors on a daily basis and practise their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills to support them in their future learning and the move to school. They are confident and motivated learners who listen attentively to staff during adult-led activities. Children demonstrate high levels of concentration and involvement in their chosen play activities for good periods of time. They develop effective communication and language skills and understand about the importance of taking turns and listening to others' views.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 146023 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1041221 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 3 - 4 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 9 Name of registered person Little Crickets Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2016 Telephone number 07896 780007

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Little Crickets Pre-School registered in 2005 and is located near Marlborough in Wiltshire. The pre-school is open on Tuesday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm, during school terms only. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. There are four members of staff who work with the children. Of these, one holds qualified teacher status, one holds an early years qualification at level 5, and a further two members of staff hold a qualification 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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