Rackheath Bombers Pre- school

Rackheath Bombers Pre- school Rackheath C P School, Willoughby Way, Rackheath, NORWICH, NR13 6SL

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 October 2017 27 June 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The management team is committed to providing children with high-quality care and education. Managers include staff in their ongoing review of the pre-school, which enables staff to contribute to how the pre-school develops.  The staff team provides a warm and caring environment that welcomes children and their families. They effectively engage with parents to support children's learning in the pre-school and at home. For example, they plan stay-and-play sessions and encourage parents to view their children's records regularly.  Well-qualified staff demonstrate a good understanding of how children learn and develop. They provide a stimulating environment that keeps children interested and motivated in their learning. Children confidently move around, choosing what they would like to do next. Staff support children appropriately to make good progress in their learning.  Staff pay close attention to health and safety. They complete risk assessments of the

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This provision is good

environment and on outings. Staff are vigilant and carry out daily checks on the premises to ensure that all areas used by the children are safe and suitable. Staff carry out their responsibilities to safeguard children diligently.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff's checking of all children's progress is not robust enough to secure the best possible outcomes for children.  On occasions, staff overlook opportunities to provide high levels of challenge and fully extend 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

 strengthen the checking of all children's progress to further enhance planning for their future learning so they have better opportunities to make rapid progress  make the most of opportunities to provide additional challenge and maintain high expectations for children's achievements in all activities.

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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 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 managers. 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

Staff work well in partnership with other professionals to support children's care and learning needs. Managers monitor the use of additional funding closely, such as the early years pupil premium, to help promote children's development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff understand their role in protecting children from harm and are fully aware of what to do should they have any concerns about children's welfare. The management team follows rigorous recruitment and induction procedures to help ensure that all staff are suitable for their role. Staff follow a thorough set of policies and procedures to support their good practice. Managers monitor staff performance well, such as through regular supervisory meetings. Staff access training opportunities to help to extend their knowledge and acquire new skills. This mostly contributes towards good teaching practice and has a positive impact on children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff get to know the children well through regular observations and discussions with parents. They have a good awareness of their individual needs. Children enjoy spending time at the pre-school. They particularly like playing outdoors where they are busy and active in the fresh air. For example, in the kitchen area they imaginatively scoop items, such as oats and sand, into containers to make chocolate cakes. Staff interact with children purposefully. They get down to their level and join in with their play experiences. Staff talk to the children about what they are doing. They ask questions to build on what children already know. Staff make suggestions for children to try for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are friendly and approachable. Children form good relationships with their key- person and other staff. They enjoy their time at the pre-school. Children are familiar with the daily routines, which helps to support their emotional well-being. They learn to listen to and respond to instructions. Staff are good role models and manage children's behaviour effectively. They are consistent in supporting children's developing awareness of the need to share and take turns. Children make friends and enjoy their play together. Staff praise the children often throughout the session. This helps to raise children's confidence and self-esteem. Children have opportunities to discover and learn about the world around them. They learn about each other's similarities and differences, other cultures and ways of life outside of their own.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop many skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning, such as the move on to school. For example, they find their name card to register themselves on arrival. Children become more independent as they pour their own drinks and cut up their fruit at snack time. They have opportunities to count and identify numbers during daily routines. Children eagerly look at books with staff. They enjoy practising their early writing skills and take pride in their creations. Children develop their physical skills well in the outdoor area.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473037 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1102953 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Rackheath Bombers Preschool Committee

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Date of previous inspection 27 June 2014 Telephone number 01603 722 788

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Rackheath Bombers Pre-school registered in 2014. The pre-school employs five members of staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 8.50am until 11.50pm. Additional afternoon sessions run on Monday and Wednesday from 11.50am until 2.50pm. 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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