West Monkton Pre-School

West Monkton Pre-School Victory Community Playgroup, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8NE

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2017 19 January 2017

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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

 Since the last inspection the quality of care and education has significantly improved. Changes to the staff team and closer monitoring by the manager has ensured teaching has improved and children now make good progress.  Committee members undertake their roles and responsibilities with rigour. They take an active part in this well-supported community provision.  Children’s behaviour is very good. Staff place a strong focus on teaching children to play well together and to understand and respect the needs of others.  Staff create a friendly atmosphere at the pre-school which helps children settle quickly as they arrive.  The special educational needs coordinator ensures children who require extra help with their development are well-supported and make good progress.  Parents receive good quality information about how well their child is doing. Parents speak highly of the commitment shown by the manager and staff team to bring about

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Some adult-led activities for small groups of children are not planned to the same high standard as other parts of the curriculum. This means children do not learn as much as they can on these occasions.

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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

 review opportunities provided during adult-led group times so that all children learn as much as they can.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and its impact on children's learning.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held meetings with the manager.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including records of the progress children have made, the policies and procedures and evidence of suitability of staff working in the pre-school.  The inspector spoke with staff and children at suitable times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff understand what to do if they are concerned about a child in their care. Leaders follow good procedures when children have unexplained absence from the pre-school. The support of the committee and parents has played an important part in the improvements made since the last inspection. For example, parents have given time and funds to improve the outside play area. As a result, children learn about growing plants and experience a wider range of natural resources such as mud, sand and water. This supports those children who learn best outdoors. The manager now regularly observes teaching. She meets with staff to reflect on practice and to improve teaching. As a result, the whole staff team now strive to continually do their best. The manager checks how well all children in the pre-school are doing. Information is used well to address gaps in the curriculum. For example a review of children’s learning in mathematics has led to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

more opportunities for children to count and complete simple calculations with small objects in fun and challenging ways.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff have a good understanding of how children learn and, regularly observe them in their play. Staff use what they know about children’s interests and skills to ensure that they help them to make good progress in their learning. Staff are quick to identify when children require extra support and work well with a range of agencies to provide the help they need. Staff are skilful in supporting children in their own chosen play. They listen carefully, challenge children effectively and value their ideas. For example, when some children decide to have a picnic for all their friends, staff encourage them to count, match and problem solve as the play food is set out.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have very good relationships with staff and with each other. Staff now praise children's good behaviour and their kind deeds. As a result, children are confident and happy. Children of all ages show good levels of independence. For example, they carry their own small mat and find space to sit before story time. Children have opportunities to learn about their local community. They enjoy visits from police officers, and staff of the nearby garden centre and food shop.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining a good range of skills in readiness for school. They listen attentively to staff and to one another. They follow instructions well and are confident to contribute their ideas. Children enjoy their daily music and movement session. They learn about the importance of an active lifestyle, and recognise and know why, their hearts are beating quicker after the fast dances. Children are keen to learn and take great pride in their achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 143078 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 1086249 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 21 Name of registered person Victory Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 19 January 2017 Telephone number 01823 412068

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West Monkton Pre-School registered in 1992. The pre-school operates in the village hall, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset. The pre-school opens five days a week during term time only. Sessions are from 9.15am until 12.15pm on Tuesday and Friday, and from 9.15am until 2.45pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The pre-school receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are currently five members of staff employed to work with the children, all of whom hold early years qualifications at level 2 or 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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