Loreto College

The Manor Pre-School Bhaktivedanta Manor, Dharam Marg, Hilfield Lane, Aldenham, Hertfordshire WD25 8EZ

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Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date 13 November 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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The provision is outstanding

n Well-qualified staff observe, assess and track children's development precisely. They work exceptionally closely with the manager to set relevant targets and the next steps in learning for children. All children make exceptional progress. n Teaching is outstanding. Staff provide children with exceptionally rich learning experiences. For example, they teach them expertly about fire safety as they build with blocks and plant flowers with children. Children learn how after a fire, buildings can be rebuilt and plants can regrow. They show an exceptional interest in learning. n Staff build outstanding links with parents. They often share information about children's learning and interests with them and plan numerous events to involve them in at the pre-school. Parents are highly complimentary about staff's expert teaching and about their children's exceptional learning. n The key-person system is inspiring. This allows staff to get to know children and their

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The provision is outstanding

families exceptionally well from the start. Staff provide children with a highly nurturing environment. Children fully benefit from individualised care and thrive. n Staff follow robust procedures to ensure children's safety and complete meticulous daily risk assessments of the premises. They plan exceptional opportunities to teach children about personal safety during play and routines.

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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 continue to provide staff with even further opportunities for professional development to maintain the outstanding quality of teaching and learning.

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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 of activities with the pre-school manager. n The inspector held meetings with the manager and deputy manager to discuss policies and procedures to manage the pre-school. She looked at relevant documentation, such as staff suitability checks, training and qualifications. n The inspector discussed the pre-school's self-evaluation with the manager. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The manager and staff complete extensive training in child protection. They have comprehensive knowledge of the signs of abuse and of the steps to follow should concerns arise about a child. Staff are confident and knowledgeable about their duties. This is as a result of effective supervision meetings and ongoing coaching from the manager. The well-qualified team maintains rigorous evaluations of practice and works with parents to prioritise improvements. This helps staff to ensure the highest quality of service for children. The manager is extremely dedicated and ambitious. She understands the importance of continuous professional development to maintain staff's expert teaching and children's exceptional progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Staff use their excellent knowledge of child development to plan activities that accurately address children's learning needs. For example, they are extremely creative in leading highly interactive reading sessions. Children are incredibly eager to participate and share their views. They show exceptional language skills. Staff provide plenty of opportunities for children to enjoy being creative. For example, children use their imagination to create play areas with staff, such as 'the post office', 'aeroplane' and 'mud kitchen'. Staff are highly skilled in leading activities and make excellent use of children's spontaneous learning. They promote children's preferred way of learning exceptionally well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children show high levels of emotional security. They swiftly settle and build strong relationships with staff and their peers. Staff are excellent role models and children behave extremely well. They consistently teach children to be kind and caring. There is a culture of respect and warmth at the pre-school. Staff give exceptional consideration to promoting diversity. Children learn about different cultures, festivals and each other every day. Children's health is one of staff's utmost priorities. They plan daily exercise, nutritious snacks and exceptional opportunities for children to explore nature. For example, children often plant, care for animals and explore wooded areas. Staff provide a calm and happy environment, where children are listened to and highly respected.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children learn through play and have outstanding opportunities across all areas of learning, indoors and outside. They are independent and show exceptional engagement in activities. For example, children concentrate and challenge themselves in building perfect garages for different sized toy cars using building blocks. They are highly skilled in solving problems. Children show excellent coordination and access numerous activities to develop their early writing skills. All children make rapid progress and are extremely well prepared for their future learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130503 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10063519 Type of provision Sessional day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

International Society For Krishna Consciousness Limited

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Date of previous inspection 13 November 2015 Telephone number 01923851000

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The Manor Pre-School registered in 1990. The pre-school employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualification at level 2 or 3. The pre-school operates during term time only. Sessions are Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. The pre-school provides funded 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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