Newbold Parish Church Pre-School

Newbold Parish Church Pre-School The Eagle Club, St Johns Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 8QN

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Inspection date 3 December 2018 Previous inspection date 13 July 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 Leaders demonstrate a committed and passionate approach to their work with children. Since the last inspection, they have worked together with the committee and staff to make significant improvements to the provision. n Staff know and understand how to observe the achievements children make in their learning. They use the newly developed systems consistently to identify each child's next steps and plan for individual children's learning needs. n Children develop strong relationships with familiar staff and other children. This helps children to feel secure so that they can confidently and actively play, learn and explore. n The pre-school has strong working partnerships with other professionals. This ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive prompt support when needed and continuity in their care. n Staff do not always give enough consideration to how younger children can be fully

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This provision is good

involved when taking part in planned activities. n Some staff are not as highly skilled as others in promoting rich and varied learning experiences that help all children to make as much progress as possible. n Although staff and leaders closely monitor the progress made by children, there is scope for leaders to use this information more astutely to make sure specific groups benefit from highly tailored support that promotes their rapid progress.

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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 help staff to support the deep involvement of younger children who are taking part in planned activities n enhance the monitoring of staff's practice to continually develop staff's knowledge and teaching so that all are equally skilled in helping children to make the highest levels of progress n embed systems for tracking the progress made by groups of children to target interventions that help all children make as much progress as possible.

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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 the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and deputy manager of the pre-school. She spoke to staff about safeguarding and children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working in the setting. n The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Necessary checks are in place for all committee members. Leaders have enhanced the procedures for recruitment, induction and staff supervision and for checking the ongoing suitability of staff working with children. Staff report that they feel well supported in their role and that there are some opportunities for developing their knowledge and skills through regular discussions. Staff are alert to the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. They fully understand their responsibilities to respond to any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. This is because leaders and staff have high expectations of what children can achieve in their learning. They use effective systems to track each child's learning and development. Parents are encouraged to engage with staff when children first start in the setting to share with them what their children already know and can do. Generally, staff guide children's learning as they play. For example, staff demonstrate as children play with dough. Children use their physical skills and develop their own way for doing things as they manipulate the dough and use a variety of tools. Children play with blocks and begin to play imaginatively. 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 play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children make independent choices and negotiate with others to decide what they want to play with. They learn to respect each other's opinions. Older children develop confidence in speaking and listening in a group as they take turns in group discussions. Children learn the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Staff use interesting and engaging methods to teach children the importance of washing germs from their hands. Staff model language and provide opportunities for children to practise their physical skills. For example, children keep on trying and gain confidence when they use a rod to play a pretend fishing game. Staff talk to children about the food they eat during snacks and meals to help them make positive choices as part of a balanced diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in confidence and ability. They are beginning to develop the knowledge and skills they need for their future learning, including for the move on to nursery or school. Children know and respond very well to the pre-school's routine and staff's expectations. They count, learn words about position and begin to match several items with a written numeral during play. Children develop early literacy skills. They make purposeful marks and talk freely about what their marks represent. They demonstrate their enjoyment of listening to stories and match pictures in a lotto game.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 206826 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10085131 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 50 Number of children on roll 36 Name of registered person Newbold Parish Church Pre-School Committee

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Date of previous inspection 13 July 2018 Telephone number 01246 451141

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Newbold Parish Church Pre-School registered in 1967. The pre-school employs 13 members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 5, six hold level 3 and two hold level 2. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday, during term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 11.30am and from 12.30pm until 3pm, with a lunch club from 11.30am until 12.30pm.

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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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