Little Fishes Pre School

Little Fishes Pre School Sports Pavillion Centre, Horsewell Lane, Little Hill Estate, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 2HR

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2017 12 June 2013

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

 The manager and staff are passionate about the service they provide. The manager is well organised and keeps appropriate records and documentation. The setting holds valid public liability insurance and complies with local council planning regulations.  Staff give children who are new to the setting appropriate support and reassurance to help them settle. Children are respected as individuals and treated with kindness. They seek reassurance from staff as required and demonstrate that they feel secure.  Staff have developed strong partnerships with other professionals. Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the right support needed to successfully promote their learning and development.  Staff have good relationships with the local schools that children move on to. Teachers are invited to visit the children at the pre-school. Information is shared with the teachers when children are due to start at school to ensure continuity of learning and

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The systems in place for monitoring staff's practice are not yet precisely focused on supporting staff to develop the quality of their teaching to the highest possible level.  There is scope to further develop the way staff work with those parents whose children are new to the pre-school so that information sharing is more detailed from the start.

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

 focus more precisely on the methods used to monitor staff's performance so that teaching is consistently of a high quality  encourage parents to share more information about what their child already knows and can do and use this to help plan for their development right from the start.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the manager.  The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working at the pre-school.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good understanding of the indicators of abuse and know how to report concerns to safeguard and protect children from possible harm. Staff maintain a safe environment for children. They are vigilant to risks and remove these quickly to keep children safe. Staff are deployed well so that children are always supervised. There are clear procedures in place for dealing appropriately with any accidents that may occur. The manager and staff continually evaluate the service they provide. They seek the views of parents and children and take action to make changes where it is felt to be appropriate. Parents speak highly of the welcoming environment and friendliness of the staff.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced and well-qualified staff use observations and assessments effectively to monitor children's progress. They use children's current interests to plan activities that help them achieve their next steps in learning. Children choose from a wide range of resources and activities which enhances their learning and encourages them to explore their surroundings with confidence. The manager monitors the progress made by different groups of children and uses this information to identify any gaps in learning or provision. Additional funding is used effectively to support children's development and ensure individual needs are met.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are good role models. They encourage children to use manners and promote positive behaviour using praise and sticker rewards. Staff talk to children about the pre-school rules. Children confidently tell staff, 'We use our kind hands and our listening ears'. Staff teach children about healthy eating and lifestyles. They provide children with nutritious, well-balanced snacks, according to individual dietary needs. Staff ensure that children receive regular fresh air and exercise. Children dance to music and move their bodies, stamping, jumping and marching on the spot.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress. They are keen to learn and show a motivation to try new experiences. Children develop independence skills as they make choices about what they would like to play with and learn how to manage their own personal care. They have a growing interest in books and enjoy listening to stories. Children's early writing skills are developing as they enjoy making marks for different purposes. They confidently count and use numbers in the daily routines. Children acquire the key skills and attitudes that they need for their eventual move on to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY340609 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1064919 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 2 - 5 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Sharon Jane Raftery

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2013 Telephone number 07890 712653

p.4

reference number

Little Fishes Pre School registered in 2006. The pre-school employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5 and three at level 3. A volunteer also works at the pre-school. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm. 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