Halebank Pre-school Playgroup

Halebank Pre-school Playgroup Halebank Primary School, Heathview Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 8UZ

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Inspection date 17 October 2018 Previous inspection date 10 September 2015

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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 setting is warm and welcoming, with a wide range of resources that keeps children interested and motivated to learn. n Staff are excellent role models. As a result, children are kind and respectful to each other as they wait patiently and take turns. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff involve parents in children's learning from the outset and organise special events to share celebrations. n Staff are well qualified and well supported. Leaders provide regular feedback and monitor targets for professional development. As a result, the quality of teaching is good and improving. n Leaders are reflective and prioritise areas for improvement. They take into account the views of parents, children and staff.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Staff do not always give children enough time to think and respond to questions that are asked of them. n Staff do not consistently teach children about people and communities beyond their immediate experiences to better develop their understanding of the wider world.

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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 allow children the time they need to process information and respond to questions that are asked of them n develop further opportunities for children to learn about cultures other than their own.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector spoke with the manager. She discussed and reviewed all relevant documentation, including evidence of staff suitability and children's files. n The inspector spoke with parents and took into account their feedback. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times during the day.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good understanding of possible concerns about children's welfare and the procedures for reporting these. Robust policies and procedures underpin good practice. Staff access a range of training to further their continued professional development. This includes first aid, which ensures they are well prepared to deal with any accidents. The manager completes regular and precise risk assessments, to ensure the environment is safe and to minimise any identified hazards. Leaders and managers monitor groups of children and identify those who require additional support to ensure that all children make good progress from their starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff have high expectations of all children. They use their knowledge of how children learn to provide a stimulating environment and range of interesting activities that supports children's individual next steps in learning. Staff encourage children to be creative. For example, they effectively support children to explore changes in colour while mixing paints. Children enjoy using their hands and brushes to create pictures to take home. Overall, staff use a range of teaching methods that supports children's learning and development. Parents are encouraged to continue learning at home and are supported well. For example, staff provide a range of resources, including those that support children's individual learning needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are calm and nurturing. As a result, they form close bonds with children and families. Children are excited to attend the pre-school. They enter enthusiastically and settle well. Those who are upset are quickly soothed by their key person. Staff promote independence well. For example, before lunch they encourage children to wash and dry their hands while singing a familiar song. Families are encouraged to be actively involved in setting life, for example, through planned open events. Children and their parents enjoyed a Harvest festival celebration where they shared snacks and created play dough hedgehogs and leaf pictures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn. They select where they would like to play and engage with peers and adults confidently. Children learn to recognise their name, count and identify simple shapes. They demonstrate good concentration and listening skills. For example, children follow a beat and identify loud and quiet noises during a music-making activity. All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303465 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10063147 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 26 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Halebank Primary School Pre-School Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 10 September 2015 Telephone number 0151 422 0988

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Halebank Pre-school Playgroup registered in 1998 and is in Widnes, West Cheshire. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and three at level 5. The pre-school opens from 8.50am until 3.20pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. 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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