Parkstone Baptist Church Preschool

Parkstone Baptist Church Preschool 10 Loch Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9EX

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2018 22 April 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

 Children make good progress from the start. Staff assess their learning accurately so they know what children need to learn next, and the manager monitors how well children develop overall, to address any gaps in the planned activities.  Staff maintain safe play areas for children to keep them secure. They help children to learn how to identify and manage risks to keep themselves safe. For instance, children use picture checklists to find and learn about risks in the garden, and learn how to play safely around others.  Staff are good role models who help children to learn the pre-school 'golden rules' consistently. Children develop good manners, caring attitudes and learn to share and take turns well.  The manager evaluates the quality of the pre-school accurately, and is committed to making ongoing improvements to maintain the good-quality provision. For example, children benefit from more resources and activities to learn about diversity in the world,

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This provision is good

and enjoy dressing up in all areas of their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, staff miss opportunities to include and involve some quieter children to support their learning even further.  Staff do not regularly encourage children to learn about technology.

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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

 develop the interactions of staff to ensure quieter children are included and involved in all the activities further still  extend the range of activities to help children learn more about technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching in the playroom and outdoor play area.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation, and talked to children at appropriate times.  The inspector checked records of the suitability checks of staff and discussed management's knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The management team follows robust vetting procedures to ensure staff and committee members are suitable to work with children. Staff have a clear understanding of the child protection policy to safeguard children's welfare. This includes the possible risks to children and the correct procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child. The manager maintains staff's good knowledge of how to support children's welfare. For instance, she provides quizzes and workshops so they learn more about child protection and first aid. Staff value ongoing professional development to improve outcomes for children. For example, following training, staff have created a quiet space with books and activities where children spend time to reflect on and manage their feelings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified staff join in children's play with enthusiasm. They skilfully question children to encourage them to think, talk and to build on their learning. For example, most children engage for long periods searching for mini-beasts in the garden, and using magnifying glasses to study them. Staff ask children to describe what they know about the creatures, and older children confidently share their knowledge, such as 'worms are very slow'. They extend challenges for older children, such as asking them how many legs a spider has, and to count them. Staff encourage children's writing skills very well. For example, children of all ages draw and mark off the mini-beasts they find on picture charts, and older children learn to write letters correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Key persons work successfully with parents and other professionals involved in children's care and learning. This ensures they meet children's individual needs consistently and well, and keep parents well informed. Children are happy and settled. They confidently choose and lead their own play. For example, two-year-old children balance guttering lengths on chairs to roll toy cars down, and chalk parking spaces on the paved surface for their cars. Staff encourage children to take the lead in activities. For instance, children create a game, painting water on the ground and walls, splashing in it and making footprints. Staff provide encouragement and suggestions to keep most children engaged well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for their future learning that help prepare them for school. Most children are interested, motivated to learn and persevere to overcome challenges. They develop good independence and healthy lifestyles. For instance, children help to prepare the fresh fruit for snack time, enjoy lots of outdoor and physical play and learn about sun safety. Children communicate confidently, learn new words and develop good social skills. They explore, create and use their imaginations well in pretend play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 511390 Local authority Poole Inspection number 1068600 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 23 Name of registered person Parkstone Baptist Church Pre-School Management Committee

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Date of previous inspection 22 April 2014 Telephone number 01202 716057

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Parkstone Baptist Church Preschool registered in 1993. It is located in Parkstone, Poole, Dorset. The pre-school is open Monday to Friday from 9am to midday, and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from midday to 3pm, term time only. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The pre-school employs seven members of staff, all of whom hold early years qualifications at levels 2 to 3.

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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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