Pinner Centre Pre-School

Pinner Centre Pre-School The Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane Car Park, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 1AA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2018 13 October 2015

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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 care of children and their families is a key feature of the nursery. Parents state that it is a place they can come to for help, support and guidance.  Staff use their observation and assessment procedures effectively to plan for the next steps in each child's learning. The manager has effective strategies to help close any gaps in children's learning when required.  Staff provide a safe and welcoming environment for children. Children arrive eager to join in with activities and enjoy being in the nursery. They are growing in confidence and making progress from their initial starting points.  Children have good opportunities to gain an understanding of the wider world as well as to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.  The staff have strong partnerships with parents. They keep parents well informed about their child's daily routine and welcome their contribution towards their child's

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This provision is good

learning. This promotes continuity of care and learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, staff do not organise some daily routines as effectively as possible, particularly mealtimes, to help support children's learning opportunities and develop their understanding of managing their own behaviour even further.  The programme for support and professional development of staff is not fully implemented to raise the quality of teaching to its highest level.

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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

 review the organisation of daily routines, particularly for mealtimes, to help keep the children more engaged in learning opportunities and to support their further understanding of how to manage their own behaviour  strengthen the existing arrangements for the supervision of staff to focus even more sharply on raising the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed daily routines and staff's interactions with children during activities.  The inspector spoke with staff, parents and children at appropriate times.  The inspector had ongoing discussion with the manager about the nursery's procedures and practices.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures and other written policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff are confident about the signs and indicators that may alert them to any concerns about a child's welfare. They monitor children's non-attendance closely. Staff confidently talk about the procedures they should follow if they have any concerns about a child in their care. There are robust systems to ensure the play environment is safe for children. Staff carry out daily checks to identify and minimise potential hazards. There are successful arrangements in place to recruit and induct new staff, ensuring that they understand their roles and responsibilities. Managers work successfully in partnership with other professionals to support all children's needs. Staff regularly evaluate their practice and the activities they provide during daily meetings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff get to know the children well through discussions with parents, and through observations of their learning. They have a good understanding of how children learn through play. Staff carefully organise the indoor and outdoor areas so that children have opportunities to play with a wide range of toys and resources. For example, at the water tray, children enjoy exploring the melting ice and items such as a plastic octopus, squids and whales. Staff interact with children purposefully. Children are curious and enthusiastic and show a lively interest in new experiences. For example, they dig in the soil, compare the sizes of carrots and onions, and learn about root vegetables. Staff talk to children and encourage conversations. They ask questions to build on what children already know.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are kind and helpful to each other as they play together. They move freely around the environment, learning to take turns and share resources. Staff praise children often and recognise their efforts and achievements, to raise their self-esteem. Children develop their personal care skills, such as putting on their own coats before playing outside. They have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air to develop their physical skills. For example, children carefully manoeuvre around each other as they use ride-on toys outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain many skills for the next stage in their learning, such as school. They are confident, sociable, independent and responsible. For example, they pour their own drinks at snack time and help staff tidy up after activities. Children learn about the natural world. For instance, they use magnifying lenses to investigate mini-beasts. Older children look closely and talk about what they can see. Children have opportunities to count and identify colours and shapes during daily routines. All children make good progress in their learning given their starting points and capabilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 509096 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 1128340 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 26 Number of children on roll 29 Name of registered person Pinner Centre Pre-School Committee

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Date of previous inspection 13 October 2015 Telephone number 07599 790611

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Pinner Centre Pre-School registered in 1992. It operates in Pinner. The setting opens Monday to Friday, during term time only. Sessions are from 9.15am to 12.15pm on Monday and Friday, and from 9.15am to 2.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The provider employs five staff. Of these,Of these, four hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3 and one holds level 2. The provider receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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