Beehive Pre-School Playgroup

Beehive Pre-School Playgroup Low Moor Centre, Bray Road, Fulford Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4JG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2018 21 October 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

 The staff team has created an extremely inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. Children are valued as unique individuals. They learn about the different countries that families come from and develop their understanding of differences between themselves and other people.  Staff track children's progress well. They use information from parents along with their observations of children's play to plan activities to help them to move forward in their learning. This supports children to make good progress from their starting points.  Staff place a strong focus on helping children to develop their language and vocabulary skills. They support children who speak English as an additional language particularly well. Children learn to speak English very quickly. Older children speak using well- constructed sentences. Their communication and language skills flourish.  The staff team has a clear vision of how to drive improvement to better meet the needs

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This provision is good

of children. Self-evaluation is very effective and includes the views of parents and children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not consistently offer a range of opportunities to inspire older children to practise their independent writing skills in the different areas where they choose to play.  Although systems to monitor staff performance are in place, these are not rigorous enough to provide a sharp focus on enhancing teaching practice to the highest levels.

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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 the range of opportunities available to inspire older children to practise their independent writing skills during their play  strengthen performance management systems and focus more precisely on monitoring staff's practice more rigorously to provide a sharper focus on teaching that is of the highest quality.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector held meetings with the pre-school supervisor and the deputy supervisor. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school.  The inspector spoke to some parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the pre-school supervisor and spoke to staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector questioned staff on their understanding of how to keep children safe and how to monitor their learning and development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff are aware of their role and responsibility in keeping children safe. They have completed relevant training and know what action to take if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The premises are safe and staff are well deployed. They meet adult-to-child ratios effectively and supervise children well. Staff carry out risk assessments and daily checks to help to keep children safe. Partnerships with parents are very good. Regular meetings and information sharing enable parents and staff to discuss children's care, learning and development. Partnerships with other professionals are well established. Transitions to school are smooth and well supported. This ensures there is consistency and continuity in children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The highly qualified and experienced staff have a very good understanding of how children learn. Children arrive eager and benefit from a range of interesting resources that helps to support their progress across all areas of learning. Staff play alongside children and engage in meaningful conversations. Children enjoy group time, they talk about the weather and interact during story time. The outdoor area provides children with a stimulating place to play. Children describe natural materials during pretend play in the mud kitchen. They enjoy handling bark and soil as they dig and look for mini-beasts. All children have sessions which start to build on their listening skills and knowledge of the sounds that letters represent.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The key-person system ensures all children form trusting and meaningful relationships with staff. This supports their personal, social and emotional well-being very well. Staff are good role models and regularly praise children for their achievements and good behaviour. Any minor unwanted behaviour is dealt with very calmly and clearly by staff. Children share toys and take turns with their friends. Children have many opportunities to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles through daily routines and activities. They benefit from healthy snacks and have many opportunities for fresh air and exercise. This helps to protect and promote children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children receive good support and make good progress from their individual starting points. Older children confidently count and identify numbers and shapes. Children develop their independence as they carry out simple tasks for themselves. They manage their personal care routines and know how to tidy up after themselves. Children engage very well in imaginary play and quickly gain the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321543 Local authority York Inspection number 1103728 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 27 Number of children on roll 54 Name of registered person Beehive Pre-School Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 21 October 2014 Telephone number 01904 882062

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Beehive Pre-School Playgroup registered in 1992. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday during term time and operates from 8am until 5.30pm. In addition, there is a holiday club which operates in the Easter and summer holidays. The pre-school employs eight members of childcare staff. All hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of 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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