Fox Hollies Forum Preschool and Playscheme

Fox Hollies Forum Preschool and Playscheme Greenwood Avenue, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7RA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2017 2 May 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

 All children make good progress in their learning, including children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children choose from a wide range of resources and activities which enhances their learning and encourage them to explore their surroundings with confidence.  Staff are kind, friendly and caring. Children form positive relationships with staff and settle quickly.  The manager successfully involves parents in their children's learning. For example, parents contribute to initial assessments on their children and have regular discussions with staff about children's ongoing progress. Parents speak highly about the pre-school and some say it is fantastic.  Snack time is a superb learning experience for children. For example, staff provide excellent opportunities for children to learn about preparing the table, serving themselves and preparing strawberries picked from the garden.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not regularly find out what children are learning at other settings they attend in order to enable them to offer complementary experiences.  Managers do not consistently monitor the quality of teaching precisely enough to offer constructive feedback to staff about ways in which they can continually improve.

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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

 strengthen arrangements to share information with staff at other settings children attend in order to be able to complement children's learning and build on their experiences  develop further the monitoring of staff practice to help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the deputy manager.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults working on the premises and members of the board of trustees.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records, and discussed the provider's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector took account of the views of parents spoke to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager and staff understand how to maintain children's welfare. Staff implement a comprehensive safeguarding policy, which they share with parents. They conduct daily checks to assess the safety of the premises, maintain accident records and are aware of any possible signs that may raise cause for concern about a child's welfare. Robust recruitment and vetting procedures help to ensure the suitability of staff. Children's progress is checked regularly to identify any gaps in learning and make sure they receive any support they need. The enthusiastic manager and dedicated staff team continually evaluate the provision they offer. Staff receive regular supervision and have good opportunities to update their skills. Recent training has enhanced staff knowledge of how to extend children's communication.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop their thinking skills. For example, they answer questions related to what they are doing. In addition, when sharing a favourite story staff encourage them to anticipate what may happen next. Staff help children to develop strong communication and language skills. For example, they comment on what children are doing and help them learn new words. Children learn about the natural world through enjoyable activities, such as planting sunflower seeds, watching tadpoles and feeding the giant African snail. They also help to care for the resident goats and collect eggs from the hens and ducks. Children enjoy exploring the texture and quantities of corn flour mixed with water. Staff know children well and what they are interested in. They use this knowledge very well to plan enjoyable activities to help them learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have many opportunities to learn about the diverse world around them. For example, they celebrate a range of festivals throughout the year. They learn to be tolerant and respectful towards others. Children's behaviour is very good and staff use a range of techniques to encourage this. Children spend time outside every day and have many opportunities to hone their physical skills. For example, they develop good balance and control as they jump confidently from beams and crates. Warm relationships between staff and children provide children with a strong sense of emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They develop good reading and writing skills. For example, they write their names in a register each day and learn about the sounds at the start of words. They develop independence skills as they make choices about what they would like to play with and learn how to manage their own personal care. Children are sociable, confident learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 227242 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1087700 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 - 8 Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 59 Name of registered person Fox Hollies Community Association Committee

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Date of previous inspection 2 May 2014 Telephone number 07504261340

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Fox Hollies Forum Preschool and Playscheme registered in 1992. The pre-school employs seven members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 4. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 8.45am until 3.15pm. A holiday playscheme is also provided at Easter and for two weeks over the summer. The pre-school receives funding to provide free 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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