Appleton Wiske Pre-School

Appleton Wiske Pre- School Front Street, Appleton Wiske, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2AA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2018 12 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 dedicated to providing good-quality care and learning for children. Parents say that they are 'passionate in their work' and that 'they care greatly for all the children.'  The quality of teaching is good. Staff use their experience, child development knowledge and what they know about children to plan interesting activities. This helps to ignite children's curiosity and enthuses them to participate fully.  Children's behaviour is very good. For example, they listen when staff talk and explain things to them, and children play happily and cooperatively together. Good relationships amongst the children are evident and they show their delight and pleasure when their friends arrive.  The learning environment is well planned. The pre-school room is very welcoming and inviting and resources promote children's learning. Staff have thought carefully about the organisation of the outdoor area. This means children continue to learn while

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This provision is good

benefiting from being in the fresh air.  Partnerships with the local school are especially strong. Staff work very closely with the Reception class teacher to support children for their move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The programme for professional development does not focus sharply enough on raising the already good quality of teaching to the highest levels.  There is scope to build on the current good assessment processes to help meticulously plan provision that maximises children's progress in all areas.

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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

 extend staff's professional development to sharply focus on developing teaching to the highest level  enhance the assessment arrangements to help staff plan even more precisely so that children achieve consistently high levels of progress across all areas of learning.

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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 pre-school manager.  The inspector had discussions with the pre-school manager and the chair of the committee. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery and of committee members.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views. She also spoke to the head teacher and Reception class teacher from the local school.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. All staff are fully aware of their responsibilities for keeping children safe. They complete child protection training and are aware of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk. The pre-school areas are kept secure and staff carry out effective risk assessments. This helps to ensure children's safety both indoors and outdoors. The staff team continually seeks to develop and improve the provision and takes action where it identifies areas for improvement. For example, when analysing data from children's assessment records a need to improve the mathematics provision was identified. As a result of the action taken, children's development in this area has significantly improved. Staff seek parents' views when evaluating the provision and very much value their input, ideas and suggestions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, staff assess children's development well and identify appropriate next steps to support their learning. They listen carefully to what children are saying and encourage them to express their views and thoughts. For example, they listen to children's ideas for a song and movement session and facilitate this. They ask children questions and give them plenty of time to think about their response. Mathematics is well promoted during the sessions. Children are encouraged to count as they play and help with tasks. Staff set challenges for the most-able children, such as asking them to work out how many additional chairs they will need. Parents are fully informed of their child's progress and involved in their learning at the setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are extremely caring, welcoming and nurturing. Children feel safe, secure and confident to leave their parents and carers. Staff keep clear boundaries and give consistent support to help children learn to share, be kind and respect others. Staff help to support children's physical health and well-being. Children have good opportunities to explore outdoors and play in the fresh air. They develop good balance and coordination skills as they manoeuvre scooters, climb slides and fill and empty containers in the water trough. Staff reinforce positive hygiene routines and children quickly learn about the importance of handwashing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development and are well prepared for starting school. Some children recognise not only their own names but those of the other children in the pre-school. As they get older, they can write the letters in their name and understand quantity and simple addition. Children often use numbers and positional language in their play. For example, they count the petals of the flowers they make from dough and have great fun positioning their ribbon sticks during a group activity. Children are very happy, confident and friendly and are becoming articulate communicators.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 400327 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1103772 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 16 Name of registered person Appleton Wiske Pre School Committee

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Date of previous inspection 12 December 2014 Telephone number 07483875119

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Appleton Wiske Pre-School registered in 1996. The pre-school is open each weekday, from 8.30am to 3.30pm during term time. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early education for three- and four-year-old children. The pre-school employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 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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