Major Steps Childcare Town

Major Steps Childcare Town Wesley Chapel, Higher East Street, St. Columb Major TR9 6RJ

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Inspection date 28 November 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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This provision is good

n The manager evaluates the provision accurately and there is a clear focus on continual improvement. She uses feedback from parents to make positive changes, such as varying arrival times so that parents can settle children in a calm and welcoming atmosphere. Children enter the pre-school eagerly and engage happily with staff. n The manager and staff have a good understanding how children learn through play and support their development well. For example, children join in with interactive songs enthusiastically, and gain good physical and creative skills as they perform together. n Staff are caring and attentive, and get to know children and families well. Children settle quickly and staff work in good partnership with parents to support children's well-being. Children understand how to behave well and cooperate with others. n The manager and staff liaise with other providers and local schools effectively to

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This provision is good

provide good continuity to children's learning and development. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Occasionally, staff miss opportunities to encourage children to experiment and follow their own ideas, to deepen their involvement in activities and solve problems. n The manager and staff do not consistently organise routines to take full advantage of opportunities to promote children's social skills.

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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 children with more encouragement to experiment and follow their own ideas, to deepen their involvement in activities and help them to solve problems n improve the organisation of routines to extend children's interactions and develop their social skills even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed staff engaged in activities with children indoors and outdoors. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager and discussed children's learning and development. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and discussed the pre-school's self- evaluation. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's records. n The inspector spoke to children, staff and parents, and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Recruitment and induction procedures for staff are thorough. The manager provides good support to staff to develop their knowledge and skills further, for example, through modelling good practice. This helps staff to identify learning opportunities as they arise during play and support children to move on in their development well. The manager tracks children's development thoroughly. She clearly identifies and addresses any gaps in their learning and across the curriculum throughout the pre-school. The manager and staff work in good partnership with outside agencies and use funding effectively for children who require additional support. Safeguarding is effective. The manager and staff know the signs that might lead them to be concerned about a child's welfare. They are clear about local safeguarding procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff assess children's levels of development accurately. They plan enjoyable activities and experiences that meet children's individual needs. For example, as children eagerly mix ingredients to make play dough, staff encourage them to measure, count and follow instructions. Children develop good mathematical skills and thoroughly enjoy the sensory experiences of moulding their dough. Staff support children effectively to gain good early literacy skills. For example, they provide interesting group activities that hold children's attention, and help them to recognise and compare rhyming words. Children benefit from a range of opportunities to use pens, pencils and paint. They are encouraged to 'have a go' at writing their names and begin to understand that print carries meaning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff work hard to ensure children experience fresh air and exercise regularly, such as taking them on walks to local fields. Children are excited to make kites to fly on windy days and develop their understanding of different weather conditions well. Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles and follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy eating tasty and nutritious snacks, and understand why this is important. Children benefit from a variety of visits to places of interest with staff, such as the local library and shops, where they gain a good understanding of the local community. Staff provide good opportunities for them to compare their own experiences to those in other communities in the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children become motivated learners and gain the skills necessary for starting school. They develop good levels of independence and take a pride in managing small tasks, such as helping to prepare snack. Children know about road safety and behave responsibly when they are on outings. They listen carefully to adults and each other, become confident communicators and make thoughtful comments during group times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536253 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10067372 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 3 - 4 Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 34 Name of registered person Major Steps Childcare Committee

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01637 881328

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Major Steps Childcare Town registered in 2016 and is a committee run provision. It operates from a hall in St Column Minor. There are seven members of staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday throughout the year. 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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