Teddy Bears Preschool

Teddy Bears Preschool New Village Hall, Boxford, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8DD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2017 29 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 know children well and make effective use of their observation, assessment and planning systems to help children make good progress.  Children are motivated and keen learners who enjoy exploring a wide variety of activities and experiences.  Staff are good role models for children. They support children effectively to manage their feelings and to play cooperatively.  Children show that they feel secure and confident. They develop good relationships with staff and other children.  Staff build successful partnerships with parents and carers, which encourages good levels of continuity between the pre-school and home environment.  Leaders and managers have implemented effective improvements since the last inspection. They routinely evaluate practice and take account of the views of others to identify areas for development that improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, staff do not encourage children to explain their ideas and the connections they make as they solve problems and explore the world around them to support their learning further.  Sometimes, staff do not fully engage younger children during larger group activities. They miss some opportunities to extend younger children's 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

 increase opportunities for children to talk about their ideas and thought processes to support their problem-solving skills and understanding of the world around them further  extend opportunities for younger children to engage more effectively during larger group activities to support their individual needs and extend their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector and the manager completed joint observations.  The inspector talked to the manager, staff, children and parents at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, the pre-school's self-evaluation form, and evidence of staff suitability and qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection, leaders and managers have provided additional support, training and new systems to enable staff to monitor children's progress and meet their individual needs more effectively.?They identify successfully any gaps in children's learning and they plan effectively to help children catch up with their peers. Safeguarding is effective. Leaders and managers ensure that staff understand their responsibilities and know what to do if they have concerns about children. Parents comment positively on their children's experiences in the pre-school, stating that they are safe, happy and confident.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide a stimulating and welcoming learning environment, indoors and outdoors, to encourage children to explore and investigate. They teach children a range of important skills successfully and they make learning enjoyable to encourage children's participation. For example, they explained how to use measuring tools accurately as children enjoyed exploring tape measures and a spirit level while pretending to be construction workers. Staff give parents helpful guidance to support children's learning at home, such as making suggestions and lending resources to develop children's skills and to build on previous experiences. They work well in partnership with other settings that children attend and external agencies to meet children's individual needs effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff support children's personal, social and emotional skills successfully. They help children to cooperate with requests, to follow instructions and to understand behavioural expectations. Staff provide a variety of activities and experiences to encourage children to play together and respect each other. For example, they support children to value similarities and differences as they explore books that reflect diversity in society. Staff encourage physical activity and healthy eating, while teaching children about safe and hygienic practices, to support their well-being effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children behave well and show that they feel settled and relaxed in this friendly, inclusive environment. They develop good communication and language skills, such as talking confidently about their home lives and listening carefully to the contributions of others. Children progress well in their physical development, showing good control as they practise balancing skills and negotiate space safely. They are well prepared for their future school lives, such as learning to write their names, developing computer skills and becoming increasingly independent in managing their personal needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478571 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1095941 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 30 Number of children on roll 29 Name of registered person Teddy Bears Pre-School Committee

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Date of previous inspection 29 June 2016 Telephone number 01488657273

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Teddy Bears Preschool registered in 2014. It is run by a committee. The pre-school operates from New Village Hall in Boxford, Berkshire. It is open during school term times on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am until 3pm and on Friday from 9am until 12.30pm. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. It employs seven staff, of whom six hold relevant qualifications, including staff who have attained qualifications at level 2, 3 or 6.

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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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