Poppleton under 5s

Poppleton under 5s Methodist School Room, The Green, Upper Poppleton, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 6DD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 November 2017 25 March 2015

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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

 Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. Parents speak very highly about the pre-school. They comment on how staff meet their children's needs well, for example, through detailed discussions between themselves and staff.  Staff use a good observation, assessment and planning system. They know children well and plan activities that motivate children to make good progress.  Children behave well. Staff are good role models who help children to understand about boundaries and expectations. Children happily share and take turns with their peers.  Staff are aware of the importance of keeping children safe. Regular checks on the environment help staff to identify any potential risks.  The key-person system supports children well and they settle quickly. Staff are exceptionally caring towards the children. This helps children to develop secure emotional bonds with staff.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The pre-school has not fully developed effective partnerships with all other settings that children attend.  Staff do not consistently obtain comprehensive information from parents about what children can already do and know on entry, to further enhance their 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

 build on the links with all other settings that children attend and share information to provide continuity in children's learning  obtain detailed information from parents about children's capabilities on entry, to inform initial assessments and precisely plan from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of staff working with children. She discussed the pre-school's method for self-evaluation and the impact this has on the setting.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by the children. She observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. She engaged in discussions with the staff and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at children's records, observation and assessment files, planning documentation and a selection of policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff enhance their own knowledge, such as through regular training. Staff know the possible signs of abuse and when and where to refer any concerns they may have about a child in their care. Staff effectively evaluate their practice and have devised a development plan that helps them make positive improvements. Management and staff strive for excellence. They reflect on the service provided and seek the views of parents and children when planning for improvement. The manager works closely with the small staff team which enables her to support and supervise staff practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Well-qualified staff monitor children's progress well. They identify gaps in children's learning and plan challenging activities that help to support their good progress. Staff identify opportunities to support older children in developing their early mathematical skills. For example, children learn about quantity and numbers as they experiment with jugs and water. Staff provide lots of opportunity for children to engage in mark making. For instance, children independently access paints and pens. Staff engage children in meaningful conversations and skilfully ask questions to build on what they already know. This helps to support children's communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide a stimulating and welcoming play environment where children thrive to learn. They eagerly arrive with confidence and enthusiasm. Meaningful praise by staff helps to ensure that children feel good about themselves and are encouraged to try activities. Staff successfully support children's emotional well-being. Children have lots of fun in the pre- school and enjoy experiencing sensory activities. For example, they explore brightly coloured play dough. Children have regular access to the outdoor learning environment. This helps those children who prefer to learn outside have opportunities to develop their skills. For example, children develop their physical skills as they run and use the accessible resources. Children are encouraged to wash their own hands before eating, which helps to promote their self-help skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent learners. They have access to a good range of resources that they use to extend their play. For example, children enjoy pretending to answer telephones and making cups of tea in the role-play kitchen area. They enjoy listening to stories and demonstrate confidence in speaking and listening. Children are gaining the necessary skills that they require for their future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321485 Local authority York Inspection number 1090928 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 24 Number of children on roll 26 Name of registered person Poppleton under 5s Committee

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Date of previous inspection 25 March 2015 Telephone number 07523 497705

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Poppleton under 5s registered in 1992. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate qualifications at level 3 or above. The pre-school opens Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, during term time only. Sessions are from 9am until midday on Wednesday and Friday, and from 9am until 3.30pm on Monday and Thursday. 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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