Flore Preschool

Flore Preschool Brodie Lodge, Spring Lane, Flore, Northampton, Northants NN7 4LS

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Inspection date 18 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 of this new setting is ambitious and committed to continual improvements. She seeks and acts on the views of parents and the local authority to strengthen areas of practice. For instance, she is starting to monitor the progress of groups closely and gather more information about children when they start. n All children access a wide range of toys and make independent choices in their play. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n Staff get to know the families and children who attend well. They use this information to help children settle in quickly. Parents are very complimentary about the service the pre-school provides. n Staff are skilled at supporting children's independence skills. They give children time and encouragement to put on their shoes before going outside. Children learn to wipe their own noses and use the toilet independently. n Staff help children develop a strong sense of belonging. They gather information about

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The provision is good

children's achievements at home and they help them celebrate these in the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n During some activities, staff do not fully consider the abilities of the older and most- able children to reshape activities and extend their learning. n The professional development of staff is not specifically focused on raising the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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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 reshape activities better to consistently extend the learning for the older and most-able children. n focus professional development more precisely on raising the good-quality teaching to the highest levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during many activities and considered the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the manager, children and staff. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability, qualifications and training of staff. n The inspector took into account the views of parents. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Managers and staff have a secure knowledge of what to do if child protection concerns arise. Staff receive regular safeguarding training to ensure their knowledge of procedures is in line with local authority advice. They are fully aware of their responsibilities. The manager ensures staff are suitable. Risk assessments are thorough. For instance, supervision levels increase on outings to consider children who may not always listen well to instructions. Since the setting opened an effective management team has been established. All staff have supervision and regular opportunities to reflect on their support for their key children. The manager reviews children's individual progress to provide any additional support and close any gaps in learning. Parent partnerships effectively support good continuity for children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff effectively use their observations and assessments of children's learning to identify their next steps. They provide opportunities for children to pursue their interest and preferred ways of learning. For example, children who are new to the setting confidently enter and settle at their favoured activity. Staff support children's communication skills well. They teach children new words, such as 'conkers' and 'starfish', as they explore their environment. Staff encourage children to develop good mathematical skills. For instance, they encourage children to compare their heights as they stand next to each other. Children have many opportunities to be imaginative. They enjoy pretending to make potions that will help the seeds they planted to grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff support children's behaviour well. Children are kind and they learn to respect each other. For instance, they learn that they have to share their favoured colour cups because their friends also have the same preferences. Staff are very attentive to children's care needs. Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active and play outdoors. For instance, staff regularly take children to use the adjacent park equipment. Staff make effective use of such visits to help children learn to manage risks and to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and gain the key skills for the next stages in their learning, including school. Children play enthusiastically throughout the day. They are confident talkers. Children develop their investigative skills well. They gain an interest in drawing and painting. For example, children explore different ways of making marks with water, using a roller and then brushes to flick water on dry concrete. They develop early mathematical skills. For instance, they count and name body parts as they draw themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539628 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10077134 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 16 Number of children on roll 13 Name of registered person Flore Pre-School Committee

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07415630093

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Flore Preschool re-registered in 2016 and is managed by a committee. There are four members of staff, three of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The preschool opens on Monday and Friday from 9am until 3pm and on a Wednesday and Friday from 8.30am until 1pm, during term time only.

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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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