Busy Bees Pre-school

Busy Bees Pre-school The Pavillion, Spring Lane, Sleaford, NG34 8JZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2017 Not applicable

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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 and staff are passionate about providing good quality childcare. They use the views of parents to help identify ongoing changes to improve the experiences children receive.  The manager invites teachers to visit children at the pre-school prior to them starting school. This helps children to get to know them and staff to share information about children's learning and development so the move on to school is a positive experience.  Staff listen to children as they play and help to extend their communication and language skills. Children are confident talkers and keen to share their interests and views with staff.  Staff provide a bright and welcoming environment where children make good progress in their learning. They have good relationships with parents and share information about children's progress every day.  Staff encourage children to be independent. Children wash their hands and help

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This provision is good

themselves to snack. They are encouraged to put on their coats for themselves before playing outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The programme for the professional development of staff is not targeted precisely enough on raising the quality of teaching to an exceptional level.  Occasionally, children's play is interrupted by the routines of the day. They are not always given the time to become fully absorbed in the activities they choose for themselves.

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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

 enhance the programme of professional development for staff so it is more sharply focused on helping them to develop an expert knowledge of teaching and learning  increase the opportunities for children to become deeply involved in their play and have uninterrupted time to explore the activities they choose for themselves.

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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 spoke with staff and children during the inspection.  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 at the pre-school.  The inspector spoke with 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

The manager monitors the progress made by all children. She uses this information to identify where improvements can be made to achieve better outcomes for children. For example, the recent addition of more physical-play resources and activities has helped to close gaps in older children's physical development. The manager works alongside her staff and supports them well through supervision meetings. Staff work well with each other and other professionals to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. They share information about children's learning to help meet their individual needs well. Staff talk regularly with parents about children's progress and ways in which they can further support their child's good progress at home. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a secure understanding of child protection and know where to report concerns about children's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff have a good understanding of how children learn and plan adult-led activities to encourage children's further progress. Key persons regularly observe children as they play and monitor the progress they make. They identify children's next steps in learning and share these with parents. Staff encourage children to develop their physical skills and the strength in their fingers. They provide children with flour, water and oil to mix together using their hands to make dough. Staff introduce new words to children's play, which they then copy. For example, children enjoy using the word 'gloop' when staff use this to describe the dough mixture. This helps to extend children's vocabulary. Staff help children to develop their mathematical skills well. For example, they encourage them to count the number of children present.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well and play harmoniously together. They form secure emotional attachments with staff. The manager visits children and families in their homes. She gathers information from parents to help the key person find out about each child's individual care and learning needs prior to starting. Children enjoy regular physical exercise in the outdoor area. Staff take children into the community to explore the natural environment. They use natural materials in their play. Children learn to manage risks safely. They follow safety rules as they cook bread on a fire at a designated site. Staff promote healthy eating and provide information for parents about a healthy lunch. Children help themselves to a range of healthy snacks. Staff sit with children and talk about what children are eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their move on to school. They make good progress in their learning and are at the appropriate stage of development for their age. Older children are confident communicators and develop their imagination through role-play activities. Children learn about their own and others' cultures, which helps to develop their awareness of the wider world. Children are keen to share their knowledge of animals with staff and confidently tell them that baby sheep are called lambs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492721 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1025884 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 18 Number of children on roll 11 Name of registered person Claire Burgess

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01400261149

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Busy Bees Pre-school was registered in 2015. The pre-school employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The pre-school opens from Monday to Thursday during term time. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm on Monday and Tuesday and from 9am until midday on Wednesday and Thursday. 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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