Sherington Preschool

Sherington Preschool Village Hall, Church Road, Sherington, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 9PB

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2018 5 May 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The management team is ambitious and strives to achieve high-quality provision. Staff and parents contribute to and share the vision for the ongoing improvement of the pre- school.  The manager monitors children's development well. She has an overview of the progress made by individuals and groups of children. She uses this information effectively to identify any gaps in provision and successfully meet the needs of individual children.  The quality of teaching within the pre-school is consistently good. Staff interact skilfully with children as they play. For example, they offer prompts and suggestions that encourage children to extend their own learning.  The learning environment is highly stimulating and children have the confidence to explore resources independently. Staff are strong role models and use effective strategies to encourage children's good behaviour.  Children are inquisitive and enjoy learning. They are developing the skills and

p.1

This provision is good

confidence for their eventual move to school.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although staff are well supported through supervisory meetings and training, performance management is not precisely focused on raising the quality of teaching and outcomes for children to a higher level.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen the monitoring of staff practice to include a greater focus on raising the good-quality teaching to outstanding.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children engaged in activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager of the pre-school.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation and spoke to the manager about how she evaluates the effectiveness of the provision. She also checked evidence of staff suitability.  The inspector talked with parents and listened to their views about the nursery and their children's progress.  The inspector spoke to the staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff are confident and knowledgeable about their individual responsibilities to keep children safe and protected from harm. Rigorous recruitment and induction procedures ensure all staff are suitable to work with children. The management team reflects on its practice and actively seeks opportunities to improve the pre-school. For example, the manager recently visited another setting to observe its good practice relating to planning. The staff have now changed the way they plan activities and experiences. This is having a positive impact on outcomes for children. Additional funding is used very well to support children's learning.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are well qualified and know their key children well. They demonstrate a secure understanding of how to support children's learning. Staff provide exciting learning opportunities which engage children. For example, staff make full use of the new outdoor area to provide rich opportunities for children to plant and grow their own vegetables. Staff promote children's language development successfully. For example, during a treasure hunt staff model the use of positional language. They encourage children to look 'under' and 'above'. Children then use this language correctly in their play. During a spontaneous singing session, staff support children to build on their growing vocabulary. Children enthusiastically join in performing nursery rhymes.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide a well-resourced, welcoming and stimulating environment which encourages children to explore and investigate. Children are independent and engage in purposeful play, self-selecting from the wide range of resources on offer. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise to support their good health. As soon as the pre- school opens, children eagerly go outdoors and become deeply involved in their chosen activities. Staff support children effectively to build ramps and routes to ride along on tricycles. Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff get to know parents and the children well. Parents comment positively. They say, 'Staff are very approachable' and 'I feel very well informed about my child's progress.'

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development, including those receiving additional funding. Children develop their number skills, counting blocks aloud as they add them one at a time to their models. Children are highly independent. They competently serve their own snacks and put their coats on ready for going outside to play. Children are confident and demonstrate positive attitudes to their play and learning. They are gaining the key skills in readiness for school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 141871 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1089625 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 - 4 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 37 Name of registered person Sherington Preschool committee

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection 5 May 2015 Telephone number 01908611398 or 07538 695918

p.4

reference number

Sherington Preschool registered in 1972. It is open Monday and Tuesday from 9.15am until 1pm; Wednesday and Thursday from 9.15am until 2.30pm, and Friday from 9.15am until 3.30pm. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free education to children aged three and four years. There are seven members of staff, of whom, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2.

p.4

reference number

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.

p.4

reference number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5