St Michaels Preschool

St Michaels Preschool Traco Club, Weybourne Road, Aldershot, GU11 3NE

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2018 19 February 2018

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The nominated person, committee and manager have not taken sufficient action to address actions raised at the last inspection. There have been further breaches and children's welfare is not assured.  The nominated person and manager have not informed Ofsted of changes to the membership of the committee. Suitability checks have not been completed for new members to ensure that they are suitable for their roles. In addition, some records were not accessible for inspection, as required.  The provider does not ensure that there is a manager with the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfil their responsibilities effectively. Despite extensive support from the local authority, the manager has not addressed weakness in the setting. The manager is the safeguarding lead for the setting but does not have sufficient knowledge to complete this role.  Arrangements to monitor and support staff are not good enough. The provider does not

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This provision is inadequate

supervise the manager to address weakness in her practice. Staff receive ineffective coaching and supervision from the manager.

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It has the following strengths

 The deputy manager and staff are committed to addressing weakness in the setting. They have worked hard, since the last inspection, to improve teaching, learning and assessment. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children. All children develop good relationships with staff and progress well in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 supply the relevant information to Ofsted and complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for all committee members so their suitability can be assessed 17/09/2018

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Due Date

 ensure there is a manager who has sufficient knowledge, and the necessary skills, to fulfil their roles and responsibilities effectively 17/09/2018

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Due Date

 ensure that the designated lead person for safeguarding has a secure knowledge of all safeguarding matters 17/09/2018

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Due Date

 put appropriate arrangements in place for the effective supervision and coaching of staff 17/09/2018

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Due Date

 ensure records required for the safe and efficient running of the pre-school are easily accessible and available. 17/09/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outside, and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the provider, staff and children at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to some parents during the day and took account of their views.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the staff and committee, staff training records and recruitment procedures. The inspector also viewed policies, looked at a selection of children's records, and discussed safeguarding procedures and the self- evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

There has been an overall decline in some aspects of the practice and breaches in the welfare requirements, particularly around the leadership and management of the pre- school. Actions raised at the last inspection have not been adequately addressed and continue to be a concern. However, the deputy manager and staff have successfully stepped up to take responsibility for monitoring and improving the quality of teaching. Safeguarding is ineffective. Suitability checks have not been completed for members of the committee, including the required Disclosure and Barring Service checks for those who have recently joined the committee. Some documentation relating to recruitment and staffing was still not available at inspection. Self-evaluation is weak. The provider does not monitor the effectiveness of the manager. Staff do not receive adequate supervision from the manager, to support or coach them. However, the staff, led by the deputy manager,

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

have initiated their own training, including ensuring new staff gain the skills they need to provide good teaching for children. Staff have a good understanding of how to identify and report concerns about children, to maintain their physical well-being. The nominated person has not ensured that there is a manager capable of completing all of their responsibilities, including the role of lead person for safeguarding.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The deputy manager and staff work hard to provide children with good learning experiences. They make regular observations and assessment of children's learning to plan for their next steps. Children enjoy a wide range of activities that motivates their play. Staff make good use of opportunities to help children to be confident and capable learners. For instance, staff teach older children to pedal bicycles, and help them to gain confidence in their physical skills. Staff promote children's reading and writing skills well and challenge them in their learning. For example, they help children to learn about letters and the different sounds they make, and capture opportunities for younger children to learn to write. The deputy manager monitors children's progress and uses this information to identify and address gaps in children's learning. Staff take action to address these, to ensure children make good progress. This has been particularly effective in supporting

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

boys in their physical skills. Staff share information about children's progress with parents regularly and parents comment on how they feel well informed about their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in safeguarding mean that children's welfare is not assured. Nevertheless, children's behaviour demonstrates that they feel secure. They build positive relationships with staff, who support their emotional well-being effectively. Staff monitor children's attendance and help younger children settle into the pre-school routines. Staff encourage children to be independent. For example, children learn how to manage their own personal needs and are able pour drinks and feed themselves. Staff help children to learn to value and respect their friends. For example, children use a sand timer to share time on ride-on toys in the garden, and say 'please' and 'thank you' as they take their turn.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good communication and language skills, and concentrate on activities that interest them. Children are confident in their physical skills and are beginning to gain some early reading and writing skills. They become confident in using mathematics in activities to add and subtract. For instance, as they sing nursery rhymes, younger children learn to count how many ducks are left as each one swims away. Older children gain skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500084 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1132918 Type of provision Full-time 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 51 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person St Michaels Pre School Aldershot Committee

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 19 February 2018 Telephone number 01252 337687

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St Michael's Preschool registered in 2016. The pre-school is open Monday to Friday during term time only, from 9am until 3.30pm. It provides funded educational places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The nursery employs seven members of staff and, of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications from level 2 to level 5.

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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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