Little Stars Pre-School Grove Park

Little Stars Pre-School Grove Park Grove Park Library Gardens Playclub, Somertrees Avenue Grove Park, London, SE12 0BX

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The managers are extremely competent and knowledgeable. They lead by strong example and are highly effective in supporting staff's continued learning. For example, they focus on staff's strengths to encourage an atmosphere of continued professional development.  The quality of teaching of all staff is outstanding. Staff skilfully plan a range of high- quality learning experiences for children inside and outside, to help them make excellent progress. These captivate the children's enthusiasm and staff expertly challenge children's thinking and extend their learning.  The managers and staff work extremely well together. The pre-school offers a relaxed, enjoyable and stimulating environment, where each child is respected and valued.  Excellent partnerships between parents and the pre-school staff are established from the start. For example, staff engage exceptionally well with parents to provide a

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This provision is outstanding

cohesive approach to support their children's developmental progress.  Staff know children extremely well. They focus on children's interests and maintain an excellent knowledge of their abilities. Staff closely monitor children's progress and make timely interventions to raise the level of learning for those children who need additional support.  Children's safety and well-being are paramount. The managers are highly effective in their responsibilities to keep children safe. They meet first-aid requirements, rigorously monitor the risk assessments and use this information to raise children's awareness of keeping safe.

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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

 pursue and embed the present excellent partnerships with other agencies and providers to maintain and develop these at the highest level.

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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 two joint observations with each pre-school manager.  The inspector held meetings with the managers. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector had discussions with some parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Strong management and accountability of staff underpin a shared commitment towards delivering exceptional standards. Rigorous monitoring of children's learning, across all groups, is highly effective. For example, after a review, changes in teaching practice significantly raised the progress of children who speak English as an additional language. Safeguarding is effective. Robust arrangements for recruiting new staff and for regular monitoring of staff performance lead to a high level of consistency of practice. All staff understand their responsibility to safeguard children's welfare and know the agencies to inform. Managers work effectively with the local safeguarding board to protect children. Incisive self-evaluation accurately identifies areas for improvement. For example, the managers have astutely identified the benefits of working with other professionals and agencies to provide children with a fully inclusive service that meets their needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

A highly engaging pre-school environment and an extremely effective staff team, enable children to maximise their potential. Staff use their expertise in supporting children's learning in all areas. They skilfully plan and adapt activities to each child's preferred way of learning. For example, staff speak clearly and slowly to younger children, while engaging in full discussions with older children to continually extend their vocabulary. Children initiate many activities themselves, which are supported by highly competent staff. For instance, children enjoy caring for and learning about African snails. They explain that they eat leaves but sleep during the day, so they are covered up. Children recreate models in various ways during play, using resources such as card or dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Exceptional arrangements to care for children support their well-being. New children settle quickly and form strong friendships with other children. The high level and consistency of staffing arrangements enable children to develop extremely strong bonds with their key person and other staff members. Staff are excellent role models for children. Children enthusiastically talk about their feelings and the activities they enjoy. Staff play alongside children, helping the younger ones understand how to share and take turns. Older children show exemplary behaviour and awareness of other children. For instance, they recognise mistakes and spontaneously apologise when they are wrong. Staff are very effective in supporting children's awareness of keeping fit, healthy and staying safe.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children develop many essential skills for future learning. They concentrate on tasks, ask questions and solve problems as they develop excellent skills in counting and weighing. Children recognise their written names, listen attentively to stories and give their opinions about the characters. Older children show kindness to younger members of the group, which aids their confidence and social skills. Children are extremely well prepared for moving to school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490303 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1016541 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 41 Name of registered person Mrs Barbara Elizabeth Panizzi and Mrs Sophie Maria Haverda

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 02088518659

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Little Stars Pre-School Grove Park registered in 2015. The pre-school is open during term time only, each Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm. There are five members of staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. The managers hold qualifications at level 5 and the three staff hold qualifications at level 2 and level 3. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early education to 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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