Heighington Pre-School Playgroup

Heighington Pre-School Playgroup Heighington Village Hall, West Green,Heighington, Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham, DL5 6QQ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2017 25 April 2014

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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

 Teaching is inspirational. All staff have a secure understanding of the early years foundation stage and use their knowledge effectively, to respond to children's individual learning needs. Children make exceptional progress in relation to their starting points.  Children are extremely well prepared for starting school. Staff teach them basic literacy and mathematical skills. Children show very high levels of concentration and have a developing ability to focus on activities for extended lengths of time.  Staff are excellent role models. They teach children to be well mannered and respectful towards each other. Children's behaviour is exemplary and exceeds age-appropriate expectations. They manage turn taking for themselves and show each other kindness.  Staff know every child extremely well and prioritise their safety and emotional well- being. Children have secure bonds with their key person and every member of staff.

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This provision is outstanding

They demonstrate that they feel safe and have very high levels of self-esteem.  Staff have developed highly effective partnerships with parents and children's families. They share information about children's learning through regular parent meetings and written assessment reports. Parents are included in every part of their child's learning.  The manager and staff team demonstrate commitment and dedication to helping children reach their potential and beyond. They work as a team to reflect on the excellent standards of care and learning, and continually develop ideas to maintain this.

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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

 continue to have high expectations of every child and help them to maintain rapid progress, in every area of learning.

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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 to children and staff throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed joint observations with the nursery manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the nursery's self-evaluation, children's learning books and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a small group of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The manager and staff team work extremely hard in every aspect of their practice. They are passionate about helping children to achieve their goals and maintaining rapid progress in their learning. The manager has highly effective ways to monitor the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's progress. She plans to continue to support staff in every way possible to maintain the already high standards of teaching. Safeguarding is effective. The manager ensures staff are suitable to work with children and shares up-to-date information about child protection procedures, at weekly team meetings. Staff understand what to do if they have concerns about children's welfare or their colleagues practice. They are alert to any signs of radicalisation and access regular training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children are consistently engaged in their learning. They show enjoyment and enthusiasm in every activity. Staff are exceptionally skilful in altering the levels of their support, and challenge each individual through every experience. For example, boys develop mathematical awareness and small muscle-skills for early writing, as staff challenge them to roll small and large balls of glittered dough. They respond well to the challenges and show high levels of perseverance and pride as they achieve their goal. Children show developing skills in using the computer and work together to solve the mathematical puzzle games. Staff complete high-quality observations of children's learning that link directly to the next steps in their learning. Planning is focused on areas where children need the most support. For example, staff have worked with speech therapists to support children to close the gaps in their communication.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Staff provide highly stimulating and interesting environments for children indoors and outdoors. Parents describe their careful preparation as a complete transformation, as they set up each day in the hall. Children have independent access to resources that staff encourage them to explore, and manage small risks for themselves. For example, outdoors children enjoy transporting water and develop problem-solving skills as they try to collect it. They show an understanding of how to be safe and manage group sizes for themselves, waiting patiently for their turn. Children show overwhelming levels of respect and consideration for each other. For example, during their group time they listen intently to their peers and clap to show their support for each other, after they have stood up to present their special items from home. Staff encourage children to have high levels of independence and actively promote their good health.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make outstanding progress in every area of their learning. The majority of children are working in stages higher than typically expected for their age. They develop excellent social skills and have levels of confidence in their own ability. Children show readiness for starting school earlier than expected and are resilient and emotionally well prepared. Potential gaps in children's learning are swiftly identified and closed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 508115 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1101871 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 3 - 4 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 20 Name of registered person Heighington Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 25 April 2014 Telephone number 07845 980 151

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Heighington Pre-School Playgroup registered in 1999. The pre-school is open five days a week, during term time, from 9am until 12pm. There are four staff employed to work with children, all of whom have childcare qualifications at level 3, and one staff member holds qualified teacher status. The pre-school provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The pre-school receives additional funding.

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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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