The Little Bo Peep Pre-School and The Fun Club

The Little Bo Peep Pre- School and The Fun Club Inkberrow Village Hall, Sands Road, Inkberrow, WR7 4HJ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 2017 16 December 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

 Staff are kind, caring and respond well to children's individual needs. This helps children to form warm, trusting relationships with them. Children enjoy their time at the club. They eagerly explore and join in with the good range of activities provided.  Staff have built strong links with the local schools children attend. They regularly exchange information about children and use this information well to plan activities that match children's needs and complements the learning that takes place at school.  Parents and carers are pleased with the level of care and activities provided. They express how much their children love attending and appreciate the commitment of the friendly and welcoming staff. They are pleased that their children are cared for in a safe environment.  The manager and staff are passionate about providing the best possible experiences for all children. They include children and parents when they reflect on the quality of the

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This provision is good

club. This helps them to identify plans for future improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always seek enough information from parents when some children start, so they can build on their current interests from the very beginning.  Staff do not provide the same level of opportunities outdoors to support those children who prefer to play outside.

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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

 gather even more information from parents about children when they first start, to support children's interests from the outset  increase opportunities for children to extend their play outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the staff engaging with children in a range of activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the provider, who is also the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.  The inspector spoke to children, parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Managers and staff attend regular child protection training. They have a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may raise concerns about children's safety. Thorough recruitment procedures are followed and staff are regularly checked for their suitability to work with children. Staff are deployed well and are vigilant. They supervise children well, both indoors and outdoors, to ensure that children are kept safe. Children are accompanied to the bathroom when the building is occupied by other groups. Robust risk assessments are completed for all outings. Staff use ongoing risk assessments to help identify and minimise any potential risk. This helps to ensure a safe environment for the children. Detailed policies are successfully implemented and shared with parents. This includes the use of mobile telephones. Children's accidents are dealt with appropriately and information is shared with parents

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

and carers. The manager and staff benefit from regular ongoing training. This helps to build on their current knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff make regular observations of children as they play. They use this information to plan activities that support what children need to learn next. This ensures that educational programmes complement those at school and pre-school and children continue to make good progress in their learning. Children show high levels of concentration and work together as they bake and decorate Halloween themed cakes. They develop their creative skills, making patterns with beads and have a go at writing their own name on pictures they have created. Staff are enthusiastic and join in well with children's play. They offer children plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps children to remain motivated and interested in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is very good. They play well together, make good friendships and learn the importance of sharing and taking turns. Older children engage well with younger children. For example, older children help the younger children to understand the rules of bingo. They provide support and encouragement and help them to identify the numbers on their score sheet. Children's health and physical development is promoted well. Staff remind children of the importance of following good hygiene routines. Children squeal with delight while joining in with physical games. They enjoy playing team games with the large parachute in the adjoining hall. Children are confident in the club and happily initiate conversations with visitors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367243 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1115969 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 13 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 16 Name of registered person Little Bo Peep Limited

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Date of previous inspection 16 December 2014 Telephone number 01386 792804

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The Little Bo Peep Pre-School and The Fun Club registered in 2008. The pre-school and club employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, one has qualified teacher status, one has a level 6 qualification and one has a level 5 qualification. The pre-school opens term time only and the Fun Club opens during school holidays. It operates Monday to Friday, sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for 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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