Little Plumstead Pre- School Group

Little Plumstead Pre- School Group Little Plumstead Village Hall, Crowe's Loke, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5JB

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2017 10 March 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Staff do not identify and take account of younger children's next steps in learning when planning activities. Activities are not always tailored to the needs of the younger children to promote their engagement and enthusiasm to learn.  The manager's supervision of staff practice does not place a strong emphasis on raising the quality of teaching. Teaching practice is variable and does not provide all children with consistently good quality learning experiences.  The manager's evaluation of the quality of provision does not identify all of the weaknesses in practice. She does not use all of the information available to her to accurately evaluate the effectiveness of provision on children's progress.

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It has the following strengths

 Children's literacy is promoted well in the setting. They have regular opportunities to make marks and write with a variety of resources. They listen to the stories staff read and often choose books to look at independently.  Children are provided with a safe and caring environment. Staff are warm and friendly and have high expectations for children's behaviour. They consistently remind children of the rules and boundaries and teach them to be kind to their friends.  Children build secure attachments with staff. Older children enjoy sharing stories with staff about their experiences beyond the setting. Younger children are reassured when staff talk to them about family members.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure plans are in place so that all children are provided with tailored learning experiences which enthuse and motivate them and help them to make sustained progress 24/07/2017

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 implement a procedure that monitors staff performance and provide staff with support and guidance to equip them with good quality teaching skills which continually improve. 24/07/2017

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

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 develop more robust methods for evaluating the quality of provision and the impact this has on children's learning, and use this information to develop a plan to ensure sustained and effective improvement in all aspects of practice.

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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 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 requires improvement

The manager provides opportunities for all staff to discuss practice, however, supervision is not effective in supporting staff to raise the quality of their teaching. Despite being well qualified, the lack of ongoing support and guidance means staff teaching practice is inconsistent. Sometimes, staff place too much focus on creating an end product rather than encouraging children to be creative and explore their own ideas. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff understand their responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. They know how to report any concerns they have about children's welfare. The manager's evaluation of provision is not yet robust. She does not use information from staff's assessments of children's progress to identify where improvements can be made, so that provision is precisely targeted to all children who attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Staff observe children and carry out assessments of their development, however they do not always consider this information when planning for children's learning. Staff do not plan targeted next steps for younger children in key areas, for example to build their confidence and develop their communication skills. Older children are challenged to gain skills appropriate for their age. They can recognise some numbers and letters and confidently use scissors. However, activities are not always flexible to account for the abilities of younger children. Staff are not always skilled at adapting activities to provide high quality learning experiences for all. Younger children do not experience challenging activities in the same way as the older children. Parents feel welcomed into the pre-school and value the opportunities they have with staff to discuss their child's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Sometimes, activities are not targeted to younger children's abilities, which impacts on their confidence, motivation and levels of engagement. However, younger children develop good social skills and enjoy playing alongside older children when activities are more flexible, such as when using large-play equipment. Children's good health is promoted through the teaching of good hygiene practice and regular opportunities to play in the fresh air. Children are provided with healthy choices for snack. Snack time is organised to promote children's independence and free choice.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Not all children make good enough progress. Younger children are slower to develop key skills, such as their confidence and eagerness to learn. This impacts on their progress and readiness for the next stage in their learning. Older children gain some skills to prepare them for when they start school. They sit quietly at story time and listen carefully. They respond to staff's questions to demonstrate their understanding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254155 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1090371 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 33 Name of registered person Little Plumstead Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 10 March 2015 Telephone number 07500 423913

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Little Plumstead Pre-School Group was registered in 1992. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm. 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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