Little Badgers Pre-School

Little Badgers Pre- School The Holme School, Bordon GU35 8PQ

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Inspection date 30 October 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 There is very good attention to children developing a healthy lifestyle. For example, children enjoy eating healthy snacks and relish outdoor play in a well-resourced and stimulating outdoor area. n Staff regularly observe, assess and monitor children's learning, to aid their progression. Additional funding is used effectively to support children's learning, where they need it most. All children, including children who speak English as an additional language and children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. n Key-person relationships with children and partnerships with parents are strong. Staff know the children well. They exchange regular information about children's care and learning with parents. Parents comment positively about the provision. n The manager and her staff use their child protection training, policies and procedures

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The provision is good

effectively. They are quick to work with the appropriate agencies where they have concerns about a child's protection, safety, health or welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Staff do not consistently use opportunities for children to extend their problem-solving skills. n Although staff use a variety of strategies to promote good behaviour, they sometimes do not fully support children to consider the consequences of their behaviour.

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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 provide more opportunities for children to extend their problem-solving skills n make the most of opportunities to encourage children to understand the consequences of their actions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held a meeting with the manager, and spoke with parents, staff and children. n The inspector looked closely at the progress of several children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the setting's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. 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 conducted a joint observation with the manager.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Procedures for staff recruitment, induction and vetting are rigorous. Safeguarding is effective. The manager supports staff effectively through regular supervision meetings and appraisals. Training opportunities are targeted to support staff's specific roles and responsibilities. The manager is aware of individual staff member's strengths and aspects of their practice to develop. Staff work well with other professionals and provide strong support for children who have SEN and/or disabilities, to fully meet their needs. Self- evaluation is used well to identify strengths and areas for development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff have a wide range of qualifications and experience. They effectively monitor and track children's learning to quickly identify any gaps. Staff provide activities that help children to explore and investigate, supporting them to become motivated learners. For example, children enjoy playing with play dough, and use tools with skill as they make spiders and worms. Staff encourage children's early writing skills and are encouraged well as pencils, pads and paper are readily available. Children are given a wide range of opportunities to learn about the natural world. They enjoy observing wildlife and helping to care for plants and vegetables in the growing area.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play happily for long periods outdoors, and have a wealth of activities to support their all-round development. For example, children show great delight as they use guttering to race cars down the hill. Children's independence is developing well as they learn to manage their self-care needs and simple tasks, such as pouring drinks and serving snacks. They are physically active everyday, for example, they enjoy singing and dancing to music. Children's self-esteem is boosted as they are praised for their efforts, achievements and positive behaviour. Children participate in a range of activities that helps them to understand similarities and differences in their lives and the lives of other people.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills in readiness for the move on to school. Older children are developing good pencil control. They enjoy writing for different purposes, for example, they pretend to write receipts for the 'petrol station' outside. All children handle books and enjoy joining in with songs and rhymes. Children have ample opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they utilise the well-resourced outdoor play area to develop their climbing and balancing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535669 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10076699 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 20 Number of children on roll 26 Name of registered person Fyfield, Elaine

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07947667125

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Little Badger's Pre-school registered in 2016. The nursery employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications from level 3 to level 5. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 8.30am until 3pm. 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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