Layton Pre-School

Layton Pre-School Salem Layton Methodist Church, Westcliffe Drive, Layton, FY3 7DZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2018 Not applicable

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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 establish strong partnership working with parents and other professionals. They promptly identify any gaps in children's learning and seek additional support when needed. All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points.  The dedicated and passionate manager has high expectations of the staff and what children can achieve. She uses effective methods, including seeking the views of staff and parents, and develops targeted plans to drive ongoing improvement.  Staff use detailed observations and assessments to identify the progress all children are making. They promptly identify any gaps in children's learning and seek early support where necessary.  Staff provide each child with a very warm and friendly welcome. They work closely with parents and share information to help them get to know children well. Children arrive

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This provision is good

with excitement and enthusiasm and settle in very well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not consistently use highly effective methods to promote children’s concentration skills so they remain enthused, engaged and challenged in their learning.  Staff do not always promote children’s communication and listening skills really effectively.

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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

 enhance the methods used to develop children's concentration skills, to help them remain fully engaged, enthused and challenged in their learning  build on the opportunities to promote children's communication and listening skills.

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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 joint observations with the manager and deputy manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school.  The inspector spoke to a 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a robust understanding of child protection issues and how to keep children safe. They know what to do should they be concerned about the welfare or safety of a child. The manager provides staff with a comprehensive programme of ongoing professional development. She regularly monitors the quality of teaching and provides regular support and training. Following training attended, staff use effective and consistent methods to promote children's behaviour. Staff form strong links with parents and other professionals, and this provides consistency in children's care, learning and development. Additional funding is used effectively. For example, the manager has invested in football sessions to promote children's confidence, social and physical skills. All children develop the key skills to support their future learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The enthusiastic staff get to know each child very well and plan the environment to stimulate their interest and curiosity. Staff share ongoing information with parents, including ideas to help them continue children's learning at home. They use a range of effective strategies to promote children's early mathematics and literacy skills. For example, staff use number songs and rhymes, positional language and support children's number recognition. Children learn to handle books with care and are keen to point to pictures in the story books. Staff promote children's expressive art and design skills well. Children enjoy using the role-play resources and share their ideas with enthusiasm. They have plenty of opportunities to learn about the local community and the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are very good role models and provide children with gentle reminders to help them understand behavioural expectations. Children share the resources and are kind to each other. They enjoy making choices throughout the day and access resources freely. Children practise their physical skills using a variety of activities. For example, they climb and balance on the large play equipment and ride on the bicycles. Children carefully negotiate around each other and learn how to keep themselves safe. They are provided with healthy food and their physical and emotional well-being are supported very well. Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the pre-school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are active, motivated and independent learners. They play with vigour and energy and are keen to take part in activities. Children make friends easily and are keen to invite others to join in. They develop good self-care and independence skills. For example, children serve their own food and drinks and put their plates and cups away afterwards. They learn how to put on their coats and hats, ready to play outdoors. Children develop the skills and attitudes that they need to be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492327 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 1028965 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 45 Number of children on roll 86 Name of registered person Layton Pre-School Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01253 319392

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Layton Pre-School registered in 2015. The pre-school employs 16 members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2, seven hold level 3 and three hold level 6. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 8.30am until 4.15pm. The pre-school 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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