Market Weighton Pre- School

Market Weighton Pre- School Community Hall, Londesborough Road, Market Weighton, York, North Yorkshire, YO43 3AZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2017 15 May 2013

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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

 Teaching is good. Overall, the qualified staff provide a varied range of experiences that children enjoy to help them make good progress. Staff place a clear priority on promoting children's language skills and children enjoy these interactions.  Staff are caring. They model and promote kind behaviour. In turn, children are well mannered and are learning to share and play cooperatively with friends.  Staff provide a warm and welcoming environment. Children are emotionally well supported by the caring and attentive staff who help them to form strong attachments.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff keep parents well informed of children's progress and encourage communication about the well-being and development of children at home.  Parents speak highly of the pre-school. They comment on the approachable staff and about how their children enjoy attending.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children learn to count numbers in sequence confidently, staff do not make the most of opportunities for children to recognise written numbers during their play.  On occasions, staff do not fully involve children in expressing their own preferences and choosing their own resources for focused activities.

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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

 broaden the range of opportunities for children to learn about written numbers during their activities  enable children to have opportunities to express their preferences and select resources for focused activities so that their learning is advanced to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and spoke with staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the pre-school manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the pre-school manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and are fully aware of what to do should they have concerns about children's welfare. Staff use risk assessments and follow robust procedures to ensure that children's safety is consistently promoted. Staff benefit from high-quality supervision processes and professional development opportunities. They attend courses that help to build on their existing skills. The manager and staff use self-evaluation well to identify further areas for improvement. They seek the views of parents and children and there are clear action plans in place to develop the service further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The manager is a good role model for her staff and they all work well as a team, supporting children's learning and development well. Staff regularly observe children and conduct ongoing assessments of their current developmental levels. The manager then assesses how different groups of children are making progress. This helps her to identify any delays or gaps in learning that are then addressed through staff training. Children follow their own interests in their play, overall. They develop an appreciation for books, for example, choosing to sit and look at them outdoors. Staff use children's imaginative play to help promote their understanding of positional language. For example, they ask questions about whether the toy animals should go on top of the ark and talk about the different sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop an awareness of healthy lifestyles. They enjoy exploring and practising their physical skills outside, accessing the garden freely throughout the session. Staff make good use of the area to provide children with opportunities to learn in different ways. For example, children experiment with pouring water down funnels and enjoy making mud pies in the kitchen. Staff provide children with nutritious snacks and encourage them to drink water or milk to stay well hydrated. Children enjoy planting flowers and vegetables outdoors in the fresh air. This helps them understand how things grow and where some foods come from. Staff support children well during periods of change. For example, there are effective systems in place to prepare them for their move to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress in their learning. Staff support children's emotional development successfully and help them increase their self-esteem and confidence. They are learning to become independent and take care of their own self-care needs. Children show empathy towards younger children or those who are new to the setting. They confidently follow instructions and routines willingly. They respond well to praise and encouragement from staff. Children develop the key skills required in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296352 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1064663 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 18 Name of registered person Market Weighton Pre-School & Toddler Group Committee

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Date of previous inspection 15 May 2013 Telephone number 07759227940

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Market Weighton Pre-School registered in 2004. The pre-school employs three members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre- school opens from Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 9.15am until 12.15pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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