Mini Oaks Pre School

Mini Oaks Pre School 35 Reading Road, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5HG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2017 8 July 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Staff observe and use assessments to know the children well and help all children make good progress. They gather important information from parents to plan effectively for the children's individual development.  Children thoroughly enjoy their time at pre-school. They form attachments with staff and become confident learners. This helps their emotional well-being effectively.  The manager and staff accurately identify priorities for improvements. They plan targets to help achieve good outcomes for all children. They have successfully addressed the actions set at the last inspection. For example, they ensure that assessment of all children's progress is precise and use information gathered to help them make consistently good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The arrangements to support the professional development of staff are not robustly focused on minimising inconsistencies in the quality of teaching.  At times, staff do not encourage older children to allow younger children to take the time to think and answer questions and to contribute to conversations.

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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 procedures for staff professional development to minimise the few inconsistencies and raise the overall quality of teaching and practice to an even higher level  support staff to recognise when to offer more encouragement for young children to contribute to conversations and build even further on their communication skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records of children's learning and staff suitability checks.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed the children taking part in activities and evaluated the impact on their learning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector spoke with staff at convenient times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare. Staff know how to recognise children who may be at risk, such as from extreme behaviours and views. The manager carries out thorough risk assessments to minimise hazards and help protect children. Staff work very well together. Management deploys staff efficiently throughout the session. The manager supports staff well, for example, by encouraging them to attend training. This has a positive impact on children's learning as they provide opportunities for developing their creativity.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff work in partnership with other professionals to support children's individual needs. This is particularly effective for children who have special educational needs. The manager analyses and reflects on the progress of individual and specific groups of children. This helps to make sure that children who need support to catch up with their peers are quickly identified and planned for. Staff skilfully help older children develop their literacy and communication skills. Children enjoy giving meanings to the marks that they make and listen to sounds and clues as they guess what hidden objects are inside a bag.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff discuss positive behaviour with children and they listen carefully to the clear and consistent guidance. Children behave well. Staff support children's physical well-being effectively and children enjoy regular exercise outdoors. They enjoy looking for bugs and matching them to the correct pictures. Children develop positive social skills. For instance, they share, take turns and help each other as they dress in costumes for their chosen play. Staff encourage children's independence, for example, they are able to make informed choices about their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

During the session, children confidently talk about their home experiences. Children explore freely, use their imagination and make good progress. They concentrate well and discuss strategies and ideas. For example, they decide what sized cars will fit through the tunnels they make from tubes. They develop the skills they need for starting school. Children are keen to explore and investigate. They have fun as they estimate and measure trains they make with staff, helping support their mathematical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474218 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1095948 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 21 Name of registered person St Crispins Pre-school Committee

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Date of previous inspection 8 July 2016 Telephone number 07800 751760

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Mini Oaks Pre School (formally Crispins Pre-School) registered on a new site in 2014 and is situated in Wokingham, Berkshire. The pre-school is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 3pm and on Monday and Friday from 9am to 12.30pm, term time only. The pre-school employs five staff in total. The manager and two members of staff hold appropriate early years qualifications from level 2 to level 3. The setting receives funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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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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