Christopher Robyn Pre-School

Christopher Robyn Pre- School St Alban's Church Hall, St Simon's Close, Offerton, SK2 5AG

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2017 10 June 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 Leadership is good. Staff work closely together and have a shared vision. There is a clear commitment to continue to make improvements. Self-evaluation processes actively contribute towards sustaining the good provision  Well-qualified staff have a good understanding of how children learn. They plan interesting activities that children enjoy. Children make good progress. Young children are prepared for their future learning and older children are ready for school.  Children's behaviour is excellent. They are confident, self-assured and motivated to learn. Staff are positive role models who acknowledge and praise children's achievements.  Partnership with parents is strong. Staff keep parents updated about all aspects of their children's care and learning. Staff suggest ways to help parents to support children's learning at home.  Staff are friendly and welcoming. They transform the hall into an exciting learning area.

p.1

This provision is good

Flexible settling-in sessions contribute towards children's emotional well-being. They develop secure relationships with long serving staff who know them well.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The monitoring of staff practice is not yet specifically targeted or precise enough to raise the overall quality to the highest level.  Staff do not consistently support children's independence and decision-making skills.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance the monitoring of staff practice that helps to raise quality to the highest level  support all children to make decisions for themselves and provide further opportunities for them to develop their independence skills.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector toured all areas of the pre-school. She observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held ongoing discussions and carried out an evaluation of teaching with the provider/manager.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, children's records, reviewed the pre-school's self-evaluation and checked evidence of the suitability of staff.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions and written feedback obtained prior to inspection.  The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The provider, who is also the manager, ensures that all staff are trained in child protection procedures. They are confident in the steps to take to report any concerns. This helps to protect children's safety and welfare. Children are free to play and explore in a safe environment. On arrival, staff carry out safety checks on all parts of the premises, toys and equipment. Staff receive support and training which, generally, helps them to continue to develop their knowledge and keep their skills updated. The manager tracks the progress made by individuals and groups of children. Staff work closely with external professionals to provide good support for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Any identified gaps in learning are quickly identified and appropriate action is taken.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Regular planning takes place and observations and assessments are used well to identify what children need to learn next. Staff skilfully adapt group sessions to consider the learning needs of all ages. They ask purposeful questions which encourage children to think about and communicate their responses. Overall, this contributes towards their thinking and strong speaking skills. Two-year-old children delight in filling containers with cereals. They relish the sensory experience of feeling the crunchy texture between their fingers. Older children form recognisable letters as they draw and colour in pictures. They particularly enjoy making marks on a large scale outdoors, using water and brushes. This helps to support their writing skills. Younger boys capably operate battery-operated toys. They delight in listening to the sounds that the equipment makes as they press the buttons. This helps to support their technology skills.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff help to support children's physical health and well-being. Children benefit from regular outdoor play and staff advise parents about suitable options for healthy packed lunches. Staff ensure that children understand how to keep themselves safe in hot weather. For example, as children put on sun hats and sun cream, staff explain the reasons for staying safe in the sun. Staff find out about children's individual needs. This helps them to plan to support them during the transfer into the pre-school and during the move on to school. Children take home a teddy bear and delight in sharing photographs and talking about their weekend with the bear.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good relationships with others and play cooperatively together. Younger boys take turns to match picture cards during a tabletop activity. Older children use their imaginations well. During a role-play activity, they pretend to go to the shops. They invite others into the game and share the play food. All children, including children in receipt of additional funding, make good progress in relation to their skills and capabilities on entry. They are well prepared for the next stages in learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY399723 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1094059 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Sharon Sandra Davies

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2015 Telephone number 07855 627594

p.4

reference number

Christopher Robyn Pre-School was registered in 2009. It employs four members of childcare staff. All of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 9.30am until 3.30pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

p.4

reference number

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.

p.4

reference number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5