Somerville Community Scheme

Somerville Community Scheme Somerville Primary School, Northbrook Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 9EA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2017 19 November 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The leadership and staff team are very enthusiastic and committed to their roles. They work together successfully to provide a high-quality service for children and families.  The manager's use their tracking systems well to monitor the children's good progress in all areas of learning. They plan interventions and use additional funding to support children's individual needs and close the gaps in their learning.  The key-person system is highly effective. Staff have an excellent understanding of children's needs and stages of development. They form close attachments to children and support them to develop positive friendships with other children.  Children's language and communication skills are supported well. Staff use a wide range of strategies to promote children's speaking and listening skills. They work alongside speech professionals to assess children's levels of development and tailor activities.

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This provision is good

 Staff are excellent role models. They provide consistent messages about behaviour and encourage children to consider the needs and feelings of others. Children behave very well and treat each other with respect.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for staff to share good practice across the team and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level have not been consistently developed.  Children have fewer opportunities to explore and develop their understanding of weight, measurements and capacity.

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to explore and develop their understanding of measurements, weight and capacity  strengthen the systems for staff supervision further and provide more opportunities for staff to share examples of excellent practice to help to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher 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 a joint observation with the nursery deputy manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider and deputy manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The leadership team has high expectations of the setting. They evaluate the overall quality of their provision and use tracking well to identify areas for improvement. Staff are well qualified and knowledgeable about the early years foundation stage. They access training and use their knowledge to implement new ideas, such as a forest-school area. Safeguarding is effective. The provider ensures staff are kept up to date with changes in government guidance and legislation. Thorough recruitment procedures are in place to make sure staff are all vetted and suitable for their roles. The leaders observe staff practice and discuss the quality of interactions with children. They identify further training for staff to support their roles, including for supporting children with special educational needs. Staff have established good links with the local community and a wide range of professionals. Partnerships are used well to support children's development and care

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff complete regular observations of children's learning and plan interesting activities to support their next steps in learning. Children select resources independently and participate well in group activities. Staff encourage children to repeat words and use descriptive language when exploring objects. Children contribute to discussions and share their experiences. They display a positive attitude towards learning and engage well in self-chosen activities. Children enjoy constructing simple den areas with staff and explore sensory objects. They build towers and staff encourage children to count objects as they play. Outside, children follow simple instructions and negotiate obstacles. Staff test their ability to recall information and encourage them to help each other with tasks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop an excellent understanding of healthy choices and lifestyles. For example, during physical activities, they discuss the benefits of exercise and the effects this has on their bodies. Staff plan a wealth of activities to promote children's physical skills and control. Children learn about managing risks and display a very good understanding of how to stay safe. Younger children dress themselves confidently for outdoors and display high levels of independence with daily routines. Children's opinions are extremely valued by staff and reflected in their planning. Staff support children's self- esteem exceptionally well and focus on building their confidence. They work closely with parents to assess children's progress and collect detailed information when children start.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points. They are supported to develop the key skills required for their next stage in learning and their future move to school. Younger children are curious and inquisitive. Older children show an interest in reading, mark making and sounds. They select their favourite books to read and remove their name cards during self-registration. Staff discuss reading strategies with the host school and share a range of resources with parents to support children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306487 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1103516 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 - 11 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 31 Name of registered person Somerville Community Scheme

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Date of previous inspection 19 November 2014 Telephone number 0151 637 2467

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Somerville Community Scheme registered in 1996. The setting employs 10 members of childcare staff, of these five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, and three members of staff hold qualifications at level 2. One member of staff holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6. The setting opens Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are available from 8am until 6pm, including the out-of-school provision. The setting 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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