Heysham Youths Community Centre Pre-School

Heysham Youths Community Centre Pre- School Heysham Youth & Community Centre, Middleton Way, Heysham, Morcambe, Lancashire LA3 2LL

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Inspection date 14 September 2018 Previous inspection date 12 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The new manager is fully committed and has a strong focus on the continued improvement of the pre-school. Reflective practice is well embedded within the staff team who, along with the views of parents and children, contribute to improvement plans. The manager and staff demonstrate a firm drive to promote the best outcomes for children and their families. n Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to meet children's specific learning and care needs effectively. n Children enjoy strong emotional attachments with their key person and staff they regularly see. They enter the pre-school with confidence and are warmly welcomed by staff who show a genuine interest in what children have to say and fully acknowledge and respect their contributions. Children's emotional and physical well-being are supported extremely well.

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The provision is good

n Staff regularly and accurately observe and assess children's development. They provide activities and experiences linked to children's interests and developmental needs. All children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although practice is good throughout the nursery, there is not enough focus on performance management to raise the quality of teaching to an exemplary level. n Children are not always supported as effectively as possible to develop a firm understanding of the expectations of their behaviour, particularly when first starting at pre-school.

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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

n sharpen the focus for the performance management of staff to enhance the already good teaching and practice even further n support children to fully understand the expectations of their behaviour, particularly those children who are new to the pre-school.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning during play inside and outside. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the pre-school manager. n The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held a meeting with the pre-school manager. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and other written comments. n The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of the suitability of staff and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager and staff have a very strong awareness of child protection and understand their responsibility to protect children from harm. Robust recruitment procedures are followed and checks are completed on all those working directly and indirectly with the children. All staff are qualified and ongoing training is accessed which ensures staff have up-to-date knowledge and skills. Positive relationships are in place with local schools and services relevant to the pre-school. This helps to promote continuity of care and learning. The manager monitors children's learning and development well. For example, she looks at learning and development gaps for individual and different groups of children, where necessary, and provides any further support that is needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The atmosphere within the pre-school is energetic and purposeful. Children show high levels of engagement during their play and benefit from the high expectations from staff. There is a wealth of opportunity for children to self-select and lead their own play. Staff skillfully maintain children's interest and extend their learning using their own ideas. For example, during play with instruments, staff suggest children play them quietly then fast and loud, drawing their attention to the changing sounds. Staff extend children's attention even further as they introduce a storyline, suggesting they pretend to be quiet mice with their instruments. Parents are widely involved in their children's learning, including through contributing to assessments and continuing learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The wide variety of exciting and interesting activities that is available motivates children and they show confidence in trying new experiences. For example, children show good risk-taking skills as they mount the climbing wall, carefully using the stumps to reach the top. Staff shower children in praise and encouragement, widely supporting their self- confidence and promoting a strong 'can do' attitude. Children are highly active and learn about the impact of physical play on their bodies. They compare their resting and raised heart rates after exercise and discuss ways to keep fit and healthy. Children learn to respect and celebrate difference. They talk about different family dynamics in the lead up to special events, such as Mother's Day, and talk about other special people in their lives.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated learners. They show persistence during activities and show great satisfaction in achieving a goal. Staff encourage children to listen, understand and become confident talkers. Children explore numbers and recognise numerals as appropriate for their age. Children are developing the necessary skills for future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377712 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10069491 Type of provision Full day care Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 52

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Name of registered person

Heysham Youth and Community Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 12 September 2014 Telephone number 01524 853 114

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Heysham Youths Community Centre Pre-School registered in 2008. The pre-school employs eight childcare staff, all of whom hold relevant qualifications. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, term time. Sessions are from 8am until 5pm. 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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