The Woodside Pre School Ltd

The Woodside Pre School Ltd Woodside Hall, Woodside Park, Benfleet, Essex SS7 4PH

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Inspection date 14 November 2018 Previous inspection date 22 April 2015

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

n Staff have not completed training and do not have secure knowledge of changes to safeguarding matters. This refers to indicators that children may be at risk of being exposed to extreme behaviours and views. n The manager has not fully established arrangements to compare the progress made by different groups of children to help make sure that all of them are supported effectively to make the best possible progress. n Staff do not consistently give children enough time to put their thoughts into words while talking with them and asking questions. n Staff miss some openings to reinforce children's clearer pronunciation of word sounds within their spoken communication.

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It has the following strengths

n Staff work effectively with parents and other early years professionals, to help ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the additional support that they need to make good progress. n Partnerships with parents are good. They are fully involved in their children's learning and regularly receive updates about their child's progress. Parents speak highly of the pre-school and the support that they receive. n Children are well behaved and happy. They settle quickly in the relaxed and friendly setting. Children are confident and enjoy exploring a wide range of purposeful activities that supports their learning and development well.

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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 gain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, to be able to identify children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme views or behaviours. 11/01/2019

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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 enhance further the monitoring of the progress made by different groups of children to help make sure all of them receive the specific support they need to make as much progress as possible n support children consistently in conversations in putting their own thoughts into words when questions are asked of them n extend the use of techniques for supporting children with clearer pronunciation of the sounds of words in their conversations.

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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 deputy manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the pre-school manager and deputy. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre- school. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke to a selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is not effective. Since the last inspection, the provider/manager has failed to keep staff's knowledge up to date about changes in government legislation relating to safeguarding. Staff do not know the indicators that identify children at risk of extreme views, behaviours and ideas. However, effective measures are in place to check the suitability of all staff working with children and this is discussed at supervision meetings. Arrangements for recruiting new staff meet the necessary requirements. Staff complete daily risk assessments indoors and in the outdoor play area. These checks minimise any risk of harm. The manager monitors the progress made by individual children. However, systems to identify gaps in learning between different groups of children are underdeveloped. This means that staff do not have the required information to identify and address any difference in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff have a secure understanding of how children learn. They regularly observe children and have a good awareness of their individual next steps and interests. The environment and resources are thoughtfully presented and meet the needs and interests of children well. Staff share information with parents about what their children are learning and how they can support learning at home. Staff come alongside children and narrate their play, asking open-ended questions. However, they do not always give children enough time to respond and to share their ideas. Staff promote literacy well. There are labelled resources, posters and mark-making materials available for children. Although staff introduce new vocabulary, they occasionally miss openings to correct the pronunciation of speech sounds of younger children. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their early mathematical skills through activities. They regularly count and recognise

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children's safety and welfare are potentially compromised because the provider does not fully meet all the safeguarding requirements. However, children are appropriately supervised during play and staff deploy themselves well in the outdoor play areas. Moving from the indoor areas to outside is well managed too. Children form strong emotional relationships with staff and the key-person system supports their needs well. They show high levels of confidence and welcome the opportunity to engage with visitors. Staff offer healthy options at snack times, and teach children to be independent and to follow good hygiene routines. Children have daily opportunities to exercise, dance to music and explore the outside play areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, given their starting points and capabilities. They are working well within the expected range of development for their age, in readiness for school. They develop their literacy and mathematical skills well. Children are inquisitive, curious and have a positive attitude to their learning. They are developing independence from an early age. Children are keen to practise their early writing skills as they prepare shopping lists in the role-play area.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355796 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10070313 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 29 Number of children on roll 43 Name of registered person The Woodside Pre-School Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 22 April 2015 Telephone number 07813 893157

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The Woodside Pre School Ltd registered in 2007 and is located in Benfleet, Essex. The pre-school employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, during school term time. Sessions are from 9am to midday and from 12.45pm until 3.45pm. A lunch club operates from midday until 12.45pm. 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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