St James Pre-School

St James Pre-School St James Church Hall, Church Road South, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 7RJ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2017 5 June 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

 The provider has failed to notify Ofsted of a significant change to the governing body of the pre-school, which is now operating as a limited company and requires re- registration. This is a breach of requirements.  The provider has not fully implemented regular, effective and robust systems for the supervision and professional development of staff.  Children's listening and attention skills are not fully promoted by staff during some focused activities.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff get to know children well. Children say they enjoy coming to the setting and almost all children enter confidently and happily. They have good relationships with staff and the key-person system is well embedded in practice.  Leaders have introduced sufficient safety procedures to minimise potential risks within the building. Staff help children to understand how they can keep themselves safe and children follow these routines and instructions well.  Staff make good use of what they know about children's interests and current stage of development to provide an interesting range of activities. They have a good understanding of how to promote children's learning and development.

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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 that Ofsted are notified of changes to the legal entity that runs the pre-school 18/05/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 provide more regular and robust supervision and support for staff to improve the overall quality of practice  focus on how children's listening and attention skills can be more effectively supported, particularly during focused activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childcare purposes.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the provider.  The inspector spoke with the provider, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection to take their views into account.  The inspector reviewed a range of documentation including evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff, children's learning records and written policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The provider has failed to notify Ofsted of the setting's change from being committee run to a limited company. This is a breach of requirements but does not have a significant impact on the safety and welfare of the children attending. The provider has conducted the required suitability checks on all members of the company. Safeguarding is, otherwise, effective. Staff have a clear understanding of the responsibility to identify and report any potential concerns relating to children's welfare. The provider has completed an evaluation of the setting and takes parents' ideas and views into account. They have identified some relevant priorities for the future development of the setting. Parents feel confident in the quality of care the pre-school provides. Staff share information with other settings and professionals, in order to provide consistent support for each child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy the range of learning experiences provided to them. Staff plan appropriately challenging and interesting activities, based on accurate assessment information, which engages and motivates children to learn. For example, they provide a role play ice cream shop based on a family's recent trip to a local park. Within role play, the children thoroughly enjoy discussing and making different ice creams, creating written menus and counting out the money they will need to pay for an ice cream. Staff use a range of questions and strategies to promote children's thinking skills. Younger children thoroughly enjoy playing alongside staff as they get dressed up or learn how to operate technology, such as cameras.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children's welfare is generally well promoted. The beach of requirements identified during the inspection does not place children at risk of significant harm. Staff use risk assessment to identify and minimise potential risks to children's welfare. Children are provided with appropriate snacks during the session which reflect their individual dietary requirements. Children have good relationships with their peers and key person. Staff help children to understand the rules of the pre-school and how to behave, using positive praise to promote children's self-esteem. Children are supported to learn more about the wider world and respect others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the expected development ranges for their ages. They are making good progress from their individual starting points. Children who require extra help are quickly identified and supported. Children can listen and cooperate with routines and follow instructions. They show that they are developing many of the key skills which help to prepare them for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322464 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1090954 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 45 Number of children on roll 53 Name of registered person St.James Pre-School Committee

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Date of previous inspection 5 June 2015 Telephone number 0151 428 7525

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St James Pre-School registered in 1994. The pre-school employs 9 members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold early years qualifications at level 3 and above, including one member of staff with qualified teacher status. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, term time. Sessions are from 9.15am until 12.15pm. 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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