St George's Pre-School

St George's Pre-School St. George's Church Hall, Bamford Street, Glascote B77 2AS

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Inspection date 23 November 2018 Previous inspection date 11 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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This provision is good

n Children display high levels of independence, trust and curiosity. This is because staff implement the key-person system well. Children make friends and build strong and meaningful relationships with their key person and familiar staff. n Staff take extremely good steps to share information with parents about the progress their children make in their learning. They provide guidance and ideas for children to continue their learning at home. n Staff know and understand how to observe the achievements children make in their learning. They are familiar with using this information to track the progress children make. n Staff work together effectively as a coordinated team. They demonstrate a passionate approach in supporting children's welfare and development. n Although staff and leaders closely monitor the progress made by children, they do not always use this information to focus their planning precisely on what children need to

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This provision is good

learn next. n Some staff are not as highly skilled as others, in providing rich and varied activities and learning experiences that help all children to make as much progress as possible. n At times, staff do not always place a high enough focus on promoting children's understanding of mathematics as they play and talk together.

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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 use information from the assessments of children's learning more astutely to provide rich, varied and imaginative experiences that help children to make even more progress n enhance the monitoring of staff practice to focus on the quality of teaching that helps children to make rapid progress n give greater priority to promoting children's understanding of mathematical language during activities and routines.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching. n The inspector held meetings with the chairperson of the committee, the manager and deputy manager of the provision. She held discussions with other staff members about their roles and responsibilities, including safeguarding. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The manager and committee fully understand their responsibility to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. There are effective systems for the recruitment, induction and supervision of staff. The pre-school works effectively in partnerships with other professionals. This helps children to receive prompt support when they need it. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The committee and leaders fully understand their responsibilities to respond to any concerns about a child's welfare. Staff are familiar with local safeguarding procedures. They are always alert to the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of abuse or neglect.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff confidently use the pre-school's systems to record their observations of children's learning and development. Leaders monitor staff's reflections to plan activities that cover all areas of learning. Staff talk to younger children about what they are doing as they play with sand. This helps to extend children's vocabulary while promoting their understanding. Children play with dough. They have plenty of time to think and respond when staff ask questions about their developing story. Children confidently share what they know about the world as they explore. Staff use books and props to help children to develop confidence in group activities. Children learn to respect others opinions as they listen, take turns and respect each other's opinions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Leaders place a high priority on reinforcing children's emotional well-being. This promotes consistency and enables staff to build positive relationships with individual children. For example, younger children watch when their key person blows pretend snow and then begin to join in. Staff help children to gain an understanding of healthy lifestyles. They organise the outdoor area well to inspire children to engage in experiences and get plenty of fresh air. Staff talk to children about healthy food and encourage children to make healthy choices during snack and mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are curious and motivated to learn through play. They are developing the skills they will need when they are ready to move on to nursery or school. Children demonstrate they have confidence in their own abilities and make good rates of progress. Children develop early literacy skills. They manipulate dough, make purposeful marks and see print in the environment. Children learn to recognise familiar initial letter sounds in small group times. Children count items together. Some confidently ask for help when they need it. The most-able children recognise written numbers during group time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 218234 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10065990 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 30 Number of children on roll 47 Name of registered person St. Georges Pre-School Committee

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Date of previous inspection 11 September 2015 Telephone number 07505 886380

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St Georges Pre-School registered in 1992 and operates under the governance of a voluntary management committee. The pre-school employs 11 members of childcare staff, including the manager. Of these, 10 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one at level 2. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday between 8.30am until 3.30pm.

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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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