Bradwell Pre-School Group

Bradwell Pre-School Group Bradwell C of E Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Church Street, Bradwell, HOPE VALLEY, Derbyshire S33 9HJ

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Inspection date 4 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement 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 requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

n The provider has failed to inform Ofsted of changes to committee members associated with the pre-school. n At times, adult-led activities do not precisely link to children's individual learning needs to make sure they have opportunities to make rapid progress. n The programme for the professional development of all staff does not focus robustly on raising the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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It has the following strengths

n The manager and staff provide a warm and nurturing environment. The key-person system is organised effectively to ensure that children develop their confidence and settle happily into exploring, investigating and learning through play. n Children's behaviour is very good. Staff are patient, calm role models, demonstrating kind and considerate behaviour. Children follow their example and build strong friendships as they take turns, show respect and share resources. n The manager and staff are well qualified. They observe and assess children's development and identify the next steps for their learning. A good range of accessible resources support children's independence and encourages children to lead their own play and do things for themselves.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure that Ofsted is provided with the necessary information to enable it to carry out suitability checks on committee members. 18/10/2018

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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 increase the focus on what children need to learn next during adult-led activities to challenge and build on their learning even further n build on the programme of continuous professional development, so that the quality of teaching constantly improves.

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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 spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the preschool manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the preschool manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the preschool. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The provider has failed to notify Ofsted of all committee members associated with the pre-school. This means Ofsted have not been able to carry out required checks to ensure that the registered body is made up of individuals who are suitable to be involved in childcare. However, the committee members do not have unsupervised access to children and they are not involved in the recruitment of staff or the day-to-day running of the provision. Safeguarding is effective. Staff can identify the signs of possible abuse and know who to contact should they have concerns about the welfare of a child. Staff complete regular checks of the environment to help to ensure children remain safe. The manager regularly checks the progress that children make to identify any emerging gaps in children's learning. The dedicated manager evaluates the provision regularly. She obtains good feedback and support from parents and carers to help them make

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

continuous improvements to the pre-school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use their skills effectively and provide a safe and stimulating environment where children learn through play. Staff have a good understanding of how young children learn. They make regular assessments and use information shared by parents about their child's interests. Therefore, staff are able to provide activities, which children find highly motivating. Activities are matched to children's abilities and cover all the areas of learning. These activities help to support children to be engaged and focused on what they are doing for long periods. For example, younger children spend a considerable amount of time freely mixing paints for their pictures. Staff support children's language skills very well and use every opportunity to build on their growing vocabulary. Children are developing key skills in literacy. For example, they enjoy making marks with different writing tools and older children practise writing their name. This prepares them well for

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

their future learning and eventual move on to move to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The pre-school has a calm and friendly feel and children are warmly welcomed by staff. The pre-school has excellent links with the same site school. Staff accompany children as they attend sessions at school before they start to promote a smooth transition. Staff ensure that children receive healthy snacks and drinks and promote healthy attitudes towards diet. Children have numerous opportunities to experience fresh air and exercise. They have access to a stimulating outdoor environment and visit the local community. For example, staff plan sessions at a local forest school site.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development. The manager makes good use of any funding received for children. For example, staff have received training to further develop children's communication and language. Children are independent, self- motivated and have good social skills. They are well behaved, polite and considerate. They develop a very good understanding of different lives and communities. For example, the pre-school regularly invite visitors, such as the community police and fire fighters from the village fire station.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539458 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10076933 Type of provision Full 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 27 Name of registered person Bradwell Pre-School Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01433 620409

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Bradwell Pre-school Group registered in 2016. The pre-school employs 4 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualifications at level 6 and three at level 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday term time only. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. 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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