Little Jimmy's Pre-school

Little Jimmy's Pre-school St James Church Hall, Tower Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1LF

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2018 8 November 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

 Since the last inspection, the manager and staff have worked extremely hard to develop their skills and raise the quality of provision. The manager observes staff regularly and uses this as a tool to evaluate and drive improvement in teaching practice.  The key-person system is effective. Children are confident and happy. They form strong bonds with staff, who know them well. Children's emotional well-being is well supported.  Self-evaluation is effective. Staff use action plans to prioritise improvements. The manager demonstrates a drive for continuous improvement and a commitment to providing high-quality care and learning for all children.  Partnerships with parents are highly effective. There is a two-way flow of information. Staff engage parents in their child's learning and share information using a variety of methods. Parents praise staff and comment that they are caring and supportive.  The environment is stimulating and well resourced. Children have the opportunity to

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This provision is good

explore and investigate a wide range of activities. All children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Monitoring of children's progress, in order to get a clearer overview of progress relating to specific groups of children, is not fully embedded.  At times, adult-led activities are not sufficiently well organised to meet the learning needs of the youngest children consistently.

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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

 sharpen the planning of adult-led activities to take even more account of the needs of the youngest children  refine the tracking of children's progress, to inform more-rigorous analysis of the impact of teaching and intervention for different groups of children.

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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 held a meeting with the pre-school manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager and staff have a good understanding and knowledge to help them to recognise and report any child protection concerns. The manager carries out regular supervision meetings with staff. This helps to ensure that staff continue to understand their roles and responsibilities. The environment is safe and suitable. Staff deployment is effective. Staff continuously check the safety of the environment and closely supervise children at all times. This helps to keep children safe. Partnerships with parents and other agencies are well established. This helps to promote continuity of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff demonstrate a good understanding of how children learn and develop. They provide a stimulating environment giving children plenty of choice in their play. Children confidently select what they would like to do next. Staff get down to the children's level and join in their play experiences. They talk to children and ask questions. This is one of the many ways that they support children's communication skills. Children have good opportunities to learn about the local community. For example, staff talk to them about the role of a police officer and they enjoy dressing up and acting out situations where the police might be called on to help. Children are developing a love of books. They listen attentively as staff enthusiastically read their favourite stories and talk to them about what might happen next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy. They thrive in the nurturing and welcoming environment. Staff take time to get to know children and their families. Their calm approach ensures that children feel highly valued. Behaviour throughout the pre-school is good. Children have very good opportunities to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. Staff talk about the importance of drinking water to stay hydrated and wearing sun cream to protect them on a hot day. Children are able to follow routines well. They know about handwashing before meals. Snacks are nutritious, and children enjoy this social time when they can sit and chat with staff and friends. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise, as they go outside on a regular basis. This helps to promote their physical health and well-being effectively

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from the time they join the pre-school. Children gain good independence for their age, such as managing their self-care and tidying up after their play. Children are confident and curious learners. They eagerly take part in activities. They develop good social skills. Children gain important skills to prepare them well for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415398 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1118181 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 58 Name of registered person Little Jimmy's Preschool Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 8 November 2017 Telephone number 01255318247

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Little Jimmy's Pre-school registered in 2010. There are 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4, five at level 3 and two at level 2. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday during school term time. Sessions are from 8.30am until 3.30pm. 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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