Burton Church of England Primary School

Tiger Cubs Pre-School The Tiger Office, 122-122a High Street, Lindfield, HAYWARDS HEATH, West Sussex RH16 2HS

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Inspection date 17 September 2018 Previous inspection date 20 June 2016

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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 manager is passionate about the ongoing development of the pre-school. She is committed to taking account of the views of staff and parents to identify the strengths and areas of development. This helps to further improve outcomes for children. n Staff offer children a range of opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. For instance, children enjoy cuddling up together under their tiger blanket to share books in the reading area. They request their favourite songs and are excited as they follow the words and actions with staff. n Children enjoy regular trips to explore nature. For example, staff plan weekly walks in the countryside and children collect items to bring back to the pre-school. n Parents are very complimentary of the pre-school. They talk highly of the support they staff provide them when their children join. Parents praise the care and attention staff give their families and the consistent communication they receive about their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The management team has not yet fully implemented new supervision systems to allow staff to consistently share and build on their good practice. n Staff do not yet provide enough opportunities for children to develop a detailed understanding of their own and other people's similarities and differences to help them learn about diversity in a positive way.

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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 embed supervision systems to further develop opportunities for staff to share good practice n increase opportunities for children to develop an understanding of their own and other people's similarities and differences to help them learn about diversity in a positive way.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children during activities indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with children and staff at appropriate times and looked at children's records and planning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the leadership team. n The inspector met with the manager and committee to look at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, evaluative planning, staff records of recruitment and training and safeguarding procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The manager and committee have developed robust procedures for recruitment, induction and ongoing training. Safeguarding is effective. Staff undertake relevant training and know their roles and responsibilities. They know how to report concerns that a child may be at risk of abuse. The manager has a good knowledge of the statutory requirements and the early years foundation stage. She regularly reviews her policies and procedures and shares these with staff to ensure that their knowledge is up to date. Staff pay good attention towards keeping children safe. For instance, they complete daily risk assessments, practise fire drills and monitor for hazards. The manager has developed strong partnerships with staff at local schools to support children with their next steps.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

There is a very relaxed and welcoming environment within the pre-school. Staff provide children with a broad and interesting range of activities that offers opportunities to explore all the areas of learning. The quality of teaching is good. Staff offer children a wide range of opportunities to develop their early writing skills. For example, children are excited as they trace numbers on the outdoor chalkboards using water and paintbrushes. They have strong hand control and coordination. Children develop strong small-muscle skills. For instance, they concentrate intensely as they decorate pinecones by squeezing coloured tissue paper into the spaces between the buds. Children are excited to use their imaginations to create their own games. For instance, they develop strong social skills as they quietly hide together under their 'magic blanket' in the garden. When staff call for them they jump out to surprise them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff have high expectations of all children and know them very well. Children's behaviour is very good. Staff communicate their expectations and boundaries clearly. They have developed a personalised approach to introducing children to the pre-school. Staff work closely with each family so children feel safe and emotionally secure. Children confidently move between activities and independently access resources that they want to play with. Children listen well and maintain concentration for long periods. They take turns, share and help one another. For example, at snack time older children support the younger children to put away their cups and plates.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next steps in their learning and their transitions to school. Staff provide regular opportunities for children to become more confident and independent. For example, children seek out their coat pegs, self-register and sit together to independently eat their packed lunches. Children's language and communication skills are developing well. They learn new words and are eager to copy the role-modelled words offered by the staff.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 113789 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10066673 Type of provision Full day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 35 Number of children on roll 28 Name of registered person Tiger Cubs Pre-School Committee

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Date of previous inspection 20 June 2016 Telephone number 07905 099 803

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Tiger Cubs Pre-School registered in 1992 and is located in Lindfield, West Sussex. The pre-school is open from Monday to Friday, from 9am to midday, during term times. On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the pre-school is open until 2.30pm and offers an additional one hour lunch session. There are seven members of staff, of whom five hold relevant qualifications. The provider is in receipt of funding for the provision of 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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