Happy Days Under Fives

Happy Days Under Fives Barnham Broom Primary School, Norwich Road, Barnham Broom, Norfolk, NR9 4DF

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2018 22 September 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 The management committee and staff have worked hard to address the actions raised at the last inspection. Staff carefully observe children's learning to create accurate assessments and plan targeted activities to support children's progress. All committee members have provided Ofsted with the required information to assess their suitability.  Children are curious and active learners, who are keen to engage in a range of activities. For example, they eagerly join in with a bug hunt activity and excitedly tell staff which creatures they have seen. Children readily make links between images in non-fiction books and bugs they have found in the garden.  Parents give positive feedback about the pre-school, noting the professionalism and care shown by staff. Parents comment that they are 'very happy' with their child's experience at the pre-school.  Children form good bonds with staff and settle well. They develop independence and

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This provision is good

confidence through daily routines and tasks. For example, they collect their name label then peel their banana and competently pour their own drink at snack time.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff track children's individual progress but do not fully track the progress of different groups of children or entire cohorts.  The current system for monitoring staff performance does not focus sharply enough on individual areas for development.

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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

 strengthen the monitoring system for tracking children's progress, to sharpen the identification of gaps in children's learning as a whole group and inform practice  focus existing staff performance management on individual areas for development, to raise the quality of teaching to the highest possible level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and two members of the committee.  The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including children's learning records and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The ambitious and reflective manager has worked to embed an effective system to plan for children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. Regular checks review the ongoing suitability of staff. Staff are passionate about their role in children's early learning. They plan for improvements to the provision, holding children's needs paramount and consulting with parents to get their views. Training is organised to benefit the whole staff team and ensure a consistent approach. Parents and carers are also able to attend special training events alongside staff, such as speech and language sessions. Staff work effectively with other agencies and professionals to secure interventions and support transitions for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff make good use of accurate observations of children's play to plan individual learning opportunities for each child. Staff monitor children's development using assessments and tracking. This enables early identification of any gaps in children's learning and support to be put in place. Staff develop effective partnerships with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists. Parents are valued as partners in their children's learning, attending regular meetings with staff to review children's progress and plan next steps together. Staff actively support children's interest in shapes and numbers. For example, children cut up fruit at snack time and staff provide vocabulary for children to identify what shapes they have made and how many.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time in the welcoming, well-planned environment. Their individuality and experiences are highly valued. For example, children talk about their home lives and explore different cultures through stories and special food. Children understand the expectations of the pre-school, reminding each other about rules and helping staff to risk assess the garden before they go outside. Staff exhibit pride in children's achievements, giving them specific praise, which builds their self-esteem. Children play cooperatively with their friends and notice when someone is not present. For example, children talk about a friend who is feeling unwell, stating, 'She's gone to doctors, might be back later.' Children develop good self-care skills, including toileting and handwashing. They can competently find their named peg, then put on their own hat and shoes to go outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress, including children who have additional needs. Children exhibit enthusiasm in everyday routines. They choose relevant pictures to go on their weather display board and find a carpet with an image of the first letter of their own name to sit on at registration time. Children learn to negotiate effectively, making good use of a timer to support fair turn-taking. They are all developing key skills for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254098 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1114761 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 15 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Happy Days Under Fives Committee

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Date of previous inspection 22 September 2017 Telephone number 01603 759656

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Happy Days Under Fives registered in 1997. The pre-school employs three members of staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above and one holds a qualification at level 2. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday from 9am until 3pm, during term time only. 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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