Little Almonds Pre School

Little Almonds Pre School Old School Hall, Church Road, Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4ED

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2017 17 June 2014

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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 have a very 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.  Staff are very good role models for children. They treat each other and the children with respect. Children behave well and staff sensitively support them to learn how to be very kind and considerate to others.  Children are highly independent. For example, they thoroughly enjoy being responsible for small tasks and willingly help staff at snack and tidy-up times.  Partnerships with parents are good. Staff encourage parents to be involved in their children's development. For example, they look at children's learning records together and invite parents to share information about learning at home.  The manager provides good opportunities for staff, parents and children to share ideas

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This provision is good

about the ongoing development of the pre-school to help with improvements in practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not fully extend opportunities to help children develop early mathematical skills, such as counting and recognising shapes and sizes.  Staff do not make the best use of all opportunities to help children to gain an understanding of different traditions in the wider community.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to develop their early mathematical skills  provide more experiences for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the staff's interactions with children during activities and looked at the range of resources and activities on offer for children's use.  The inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed activities and children's learning with the manager.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including records relating to children and the setting's safeguarding procedures, and held discussions with the manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have attended safeguarding training to a high level and know how to recognise and report concerns. They have a good understanding of current child protection guidance and practice. Recruitment and induction procedures are rigorous to help ensure the ongoing suitability of staff. The manager effectively supports staff. For example, they have regular individual and team meetings and successfully reflect on their practice. The manager and staff are well qualified and undertake ongoing training to help extend their knowledge. For example, recent training has helped staff to effectively support children with different learning needs and abilities. Staff develop good links with other settings children attend, to support children as they move on to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use assessment effectively to help identify children's skills and abilities and address any gaps in learning. Staff complete ongoing observations and know what children enjoy and can do. This supports them to plan well, helping children to make good progress in all areas of learning. There is a strong focus on developing children's communication and language. Staff talk clearly to children, introducing new words and encouraging conversation. For example, during a cooking activity staff talked with children about the names of the different ingredients and asked them questions about the process. Children are busy, happy and very well occupied. For example, children were thoroughly absorbed in playing in the sand. They successfully used their imaginative skills and a wide range of language to organise and progress the play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and secure. They move confidently about the play space making independent choices. For example, children freely choose activities and resources to help them actively follow their own interests. Children are self-assured and staff help them to manage their personal needs well, such as following good hygiene routines. Children listen well. They understand and eagerly follow the routines. They spontaneously use good manners, saying 'please' and 'thank you' at snack time and offering to help others by sharing and taking turns at activities. Staff carefully support children to manage their own safety, such as taking care with equipment and tools.

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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 planned activities. Children demonstrate high levels of concentration and involvement in their chosen play activities for extended periods of time. They develop very effective communication and language skills and become confident in their physical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY310710 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1068767 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 - 4 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person LA Childcare Ltd

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2014 Telephone number 07786316588

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Little Almonds Pre School registered in 2004. It operates from the Old School Hall in Almondsbury near Bristol. The pre-school holds sessions from 9am to 3pm each weekday, with part-time sessions available. The pre-school runs during school terms. There are four members of staff; all hold appropriate early years qualifications. The pre-school receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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