Humshaugh & District Pre-School

Humshaugh & District Pre-School Humshaugh C Of E First School, Humshaugh, Hexham NE46 4AA

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Inspection date 27 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 experienced and well-qualified leader and staff team demonstrates a strong commitment to improving outcomes for all children. Self-evaluation, which involves staff and parents, is effective. n Parents are encouraged to contribute to children's initial assessments and are given support and guidance to continue with their children's learning at home. n Staff support children's communication and language skills particularly well. They engage children in conversations throughout the day and effectively model children's language as they play. n Children form strong attachments to staff. Staff are kind, caring and respond well to children's emotional needs. This helps new children to quickly settle into their new surroundings. n Staff make regular assessments of children's development and use this information well to identify what children need for further learning. Leaders provide good guidance and ensure staff use tailored strategies to close gaps quickly in children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Staff do not always make best use of boys' interests to inform planning for their literacy development. n Staff do not consistently encourage children to learn and think about the consequences of their actions on others.

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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 make better use of boys' interests to plan experiences that help them make the best possible progress, particularly in early writing n extend children's opportunities to independently resolve minor conflicts and fully understand the consequences of their behaviour more maturely.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the pre-school leader. n The inspector held a meeting with the pre-school leader and chair of committee. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with children and staff throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. All staff are trained in child protection and wider safeguarding issues, and they know the procedure to follow if they have a concern. Staff are vigilant and supervise children well. Recruitment and vetting procedures are thorough. Staff conduct regular risk assessments to ensure that all areas accessed by children are safe and suitable for use. The leader monitors teaching effectively and staff have regular opportunities to attend further training. This helps to build on their good knowledge and skills and helps to further improve the outcomes for children. Close partnership working with the host school helps to prepare children for their move to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use the observation and assessment system in place confidently to understand children's level of development and plan challenging experiences for children. They skilfully join in with children's play supporting their learning in a playful and enthusiastic way. Staff help children to immerse themselves in imaginative and creative play. For example, after reading a story about a witch, children decide they would like to make a wand. Staff encourage children to think for themselves, planning their ideas, how to do things and the resources they will need. Staff support children's language development well. They model clear pronunciation, encourage young children to join in with simple repetitive songs and play games that support listening skills and following simple instructions. Older children enjoy narrating their play. For example, they describe what they are making when using different creative materials.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff promote a positive attitude to learning through play, making choices and developing friendships. They are good role models and are very attentive to children's needs. Staff listen with genuine interest when children talk to them. Children's health and physical development is fostered well through healthy eating and good access to outdoor play. They enthusiastically complete the low-level obstacle course and confidently manoeuvre and balance large tyres. Children are encouraged to be kind and help each other. For example, an older child holds a younger child's hand to help them balance on the low level bars.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are confident speakers and learn how to manage their own personal care well. Children's learn to recognise numbers, learn about shape names, colours and counting. They develop good skills using technology. They use their skills to manoeuvre through games and programs successfully. Children sing familiar songs and rhymes and complete the corresponding actions. Children are gaining the key skills for future learning in readiness for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499244 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10077292 Type of provision Sessional 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 16 Name of registered person Humshaugh And District Pre-School CIO

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07340946013

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Humshaugh and District Pre-School registered in 2016. The pre-school employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds qualified teacher status and two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions run in the morning from 9am until midday, afternoon sessions are from midday until 3pm, lunchtime sessions can be added on to the morning session from midday until 12.30pm and the breakfast club is from 8am until 9am. 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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