Darley Pre-School

Darley Pre-School Christ Church Community Centre, Darley, HARROGATE, North Yorkshire, HG3 2QF

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2017 11 March 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

 The manager, staff and committee members are determined to provide the best possible care and learning for all children. They reflect on their practice regularly and have a clear direction for the pre-school's future development.  The staff's interactions with children are of a good standard and quality. Staff are skilled at talking to the children, extending their vocabulary and supporting their emotional well-being.  Robust and precise assessment procedures are in place to track children's progress effectively. This helps staff to act swiftly to close any gaps in learning and to ensure all children develop well across the areas of learning.  Children's behaviour is good. Staff are good role models and encourage children with praise and a good level of individual attention. Children show high levels of self-esteem and confidence and have warm, affectionate relationships with staff.  Children benefit from a wide range of resources that reflects the different people in the

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This provision is good

community. They learn to respect and value each other's uniqueness and they develop a good understanding of the world. This contributes to positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff are not always successful in sharing the plans they make for children's future learning with all parents.  The staff do not benefit from highly effective methods of staff supervision and performance management, in order to raise children's achievements to the next level.

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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

 build on information sharing with parents and ensure they are aware of the plans made for their children's future learning  embed the new supervision and performance management arrangements to support staff to improve the quality of teaching and learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises and spoke with the staff and children during the inspection.  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 pre-school manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the pre-school manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school.  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

Safeguarding is effective. Staff are clear about child protection procedures and understand the process to follow should they have a concern about a child's welfare. Effective procedures are in place to secure the premises and prevent unknown people from accessing the building when children are present. The recruitment and vetting of staff is thorough, which helps to ensure their suitability. Effective record keeping promotes the smooth running of the pre-school for the benefit of the children. Overall, partnerships with parents and professionals are good. Children benefit from this shared approach to their care needs. Parents report that children are very happy at the pre-school. They settle very quickly and have good attachments to the staff.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use their knowledge, experience and skills to provide a variety of interesting activities to enthuse children. Teaching is strong because staff involve themselves well in children's play. They ask questions and talk to children about what they are doing. Staff find out about children's likes, interests and abilities and provide exciting experiences to help them settle in. Staff support children's understanding of mathematics well, such as routinely counting and talking about size, shape and quantity. Outside play provides opportunities for different explorations and for children to extend what they have already learnt. For example, children excitedly make a bug hotel and then take the magnifying glasses outside to search for more bugs. Younger children have many opportunities to develop their small-muscle skills. For example, they enjoy malleable experiences, such as creating with play dough and making marks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are keen to take part in a broad range of activities. Staff provide a good range of quality play equipment and resources that children can select independently to extend their play and learning. Children know what is expected of them through familiar routines and explanations. New children settle quickly because they feel safe, secure and well cared for. Staff skilfully support children to manage their own behaviour. For example, they consistently encourage children to use good manners, share and take turns. Children have many good opportunities to develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Snack time provides the opportunity for children to sit as a small group. Staff encourage them to pour their own drinks and to cut food, which helps to develop small-muscle skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's progress is very good from their individual starting points, including those in receipt of funded early education. Children have many opportunities to develop their personal care skills. They independently put on their coats and boots before playing outside. Older children learn to recognise their name, such as finding their name cards at the start of each session. Children acquire a good range of skills and attitudes that prepares them well for the next stage in their learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453656 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1066337 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 16 Name of registered person Darley Preschool

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Date of previous inspection 11 March 2013 Telephone number 07935058298

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Darley Pre-School was re-registered in 2012 and is situated in Darley, near Harrogate. The pre-school employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens Monday to Thursday during term time only. Sessions are from 9.15am until 2.45pm on a Monday and Wednesday and 9.15am to 11.45am on a Tuesday and Thursday. The pre-school provides funded early education for 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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