Smarty Pants Pre School

Smarty Pants Pre School Bookham Youth Centre, 164 Lower Road, Leatherhead, KT23 4AQ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2017 24 June 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 work hard to create a stimulating and welcoming environment. The action and recommendation from the last inspection have been successfully addressed. Teaching about technology is now implemented into planning. The provider and staff have identified further areas to prioritise so that there are continuous improvements.  Parents speak well about the care and learning that their children receive. They say that their children's speech has 'come on in leaps and bounds' since starting.  Children are highly valued. They are well behaved and are considerate to their friends. They play together very well and take turns during their play.  The manager and staff quickly identify gaps in children's learning and development. The successful strategies put in place, and the close monitoring of children's progress, help to ensure all children make good progress in their learning.  Partnerships with other providers, where children are due to attend school, are strong.

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This provision is good

Staff share information about children's care and learning effectively. This contributes successfully to ensuring children's individual needs are well known and supports a smooth transition to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, staff do not make the best of opportunities that arise to consistently challenge older children in their learning.

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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 teaching strategies to consistently provide further challenge for older children to extend their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the provider, the staff team, children and their parents at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, planning, and the safeguarding policy and procedures. She also looked at evidence of the suitability of staff working with the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff attend regular training to ensure that their knowledge is up to date. They explain with confidence the procedures that they would follow if they were concerned about children's welfare. The secure recruitment of staff helps to ensure that adults are suitable to work with children. Leaders and staff work together well to ensure that training needs are known and staff feel well supported. New staff complete an induction period to help them to understand their roles and responsibilities. The manager and her deputy are good role models for staff. They observe and assess children's progress effectively. Evaluation of the setting is ongoing, and the manager and staff fully value the views of parents, children and staff.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are very attentive to children's needs and use effective teaching strategies to engage younger children in purposeful play. For example, an interest in animals is used well to help children's emerging language skills. Older children enjoy imaginative play, such as a shopping game. Staff respond with interest and discuss the cost of items. This helps to support children's understanding of early mathematical skills. Children learn how to explore different textures and confidently use a range of tools. They mix paints and proudly show visitors their artwork. Staff promote children's understanding of the wider world. For example, they use the local community well to help children learn about the origins of food and where various animals live. Staff engage children in discussions. They help them to recall events, such as the visit from representatives of a supermarket store.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff know the children in their care very well. The key-person system is effective and staff discuss children's ongoing, changing needs with parents. This helps children to feel secure. Staff fully understand children's dietary needs and preferences. They follow good hygiene routines. Staff are effective in helping children to understand how to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, discussions take place about the fruit they are eating and what will happen if they plant the seeds. Children learn how to use knives safely, for instance, when they cut up their fruit. Children develop strong physical skills. They play outdoors with a variety of resources, such as water and wheeled toys. They eagerly take part in obstacle courses and learn to manage risks, such as walking along wooden planks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining the skills they need for school. This includes children who receive funded education. Children are independent and well-motivated. They recognise numbers and letters, and many can write their own names. Children are good listeners. They enjoy stories and answering questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489433 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1095867 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 15 Name of registered person Ebun Carl Thomas

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Date of previous inspection 24 June 2016 Telephone number 01372 453803

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Smarty Pants Pre School registered in 2015 and operates from three rooms in a community centre in Leatherhead, Surrey. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school operates during term time. It is open on Tuesday from 9am to 12.30pm, and on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 3pm. The pre-school provides funded free early education for 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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