Penge Community Pre-School

Penge Community Pre- School Anerley Methodist Church, Oakfield Road, London, SE20 8QA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2017 12 May 2014

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The manager evaluates well and seeks the views of others when assessing the quality of the provision. She has effective contingency plans in place to maintain staffing levels should the need arise. This contributes to her continuous drive for improvement and helps to maintain good standards.  Staff use highly effective strategies to support children's social and emotional well- being. They establish strong emotional bonds with the children in their care. As a result, children settle very quickly and rapidly gain confidence.  Staff receive support to enhance the quality of their teaching and further their professional development. As a result, all children make good progress, given their starting points.  Staff work very effectively with other professionals. They act promptly to provide additional help for children who need support with their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the learning of individual children is monitored well, the progress made by the different groups of children who attend is not as consistently reviewed.  The information that staff share with parents does not support them in becoming fully involved in their children's learning, to build on the good partnerships in place overall.

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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

 refine the monitoring of children's learning so that the progress made by different groups of children can be more clearly identified  build on existing partnerships with parents so that they are more aware of the learning that takes place, and can better support children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed documents, including children's learning records, documentation for staff and policies.  The inspector assessed the quality of interactions between staff and children, and the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector considered the views of parents and comments from outside agencies during the inspection visit.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed a children's activity with the manager.  Discussions were held with staff at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager uses her local knowledge effectively and tailors her service to help children achieve good outcomes. For example, staff work successfully with health professionals to promote children's good health. Safeguarding is effective. Staff are aware of the potential risks posed to children and know how to report concerns correctly. The manager meets with staff regularly to support them, give effective feedback and enhance their teaching practice. Staff are encouraged to complete training and gain further qualifications, to contribute to the good progress that all children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Information about children's learning is effectively shared with others who are involved in their learning and development. The lead practitioner provides appropriate support to staff if children do not progress as expected. She seeks the advice and guidance of other professionals so that potential gaps in learning can be addressed. Staff provide children with opportunities to develop good early literacy skills. For example, they help children to link sounds to letters as they write, using their name cards for guidance. Staff help all children to develop good communication and language skills. For example, they use sign language and visual aids with children who have social and communication needs, to support their understanding and help them to take part in activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children demonstrate extremely positive behaviour towards each other. They quickly learn about the needs of each other and are eager to help those in need of extra support. For example, they hold hands and speak softly with their older friends when they are upset. Staff are highly attentive and provide flexible routines for children that meet their individual needs very well. Staff give children a high level of support to recognise their physical and emotional needs from an early stage. For example, very young children begin to understand their need for sleep and rest. They seek out their key person and sit on their lap for cuddles before being put to bed. Staff give high levels of praise and encouragement to children. They sensitively support children to understand the similarities and differences between each other. For example, staff speak with children about why their friends may need extra help or equipment. This contributes to the increasingly high

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

self-esteem and confidence of children of all abilities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated learners, and communicate and interact with each other well. Children develop increasing control of the small muscles in their hands needed for early writing, for example, as they undress dolls. They use their physical skills as they pedal and steer bicycles. They learn how to look after themselves and stay healthy, for example, as they brush their teeth and learn about the dentist. They learn very good social and emotional skills. Children are well prepared for their next stages in learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137331 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1068503 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 - 4 Total number of places 35 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Penge Community Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 12 May 2014 Telephone number 020 8289 6771

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Penge Community Pre-School registered in 1994. It is run by a voluntary management committee and is located in Penge, in the London Borough of Bromley. The pre-school is open each weekday from 9.15am to 12.15pm and from 1pm to 4pm, during term time. There is a lunch club provided between sessions. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are five staff members. Of these, three staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one holds a qualification at level 2.

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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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