The Chesterfords Community Preschool

The Chesterfords Community Preschool The Chesterfords Community centre, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, SAFFRON WALDEN, Essex CB10 1NS

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Inspection date 14 December 2018 Previous inspection date 13 October 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 are inquisitive and enjoy exploring the natural environment. They imaginatively use a variety of resources to embed learning and develop new skills. All children make good progress from their starting points and thoroughly enjoy learning. n The pre-school has a strong community ethos. Children have many opportunities to learn about where they live. Staff arrange many outings within the local area and visitors, such as the vicar, are warmly welcomed to contribute to story time sessions. n Children's communication and language development are supported very well. Staff interact with children with warmth, enthusiasm and care. Children are developing good social skills. They speak confidently with the staff, visitors and each other. n The small and friendly staff team provide a nurturing environment. They establish extremely strong and trusting partnerships with parents and families. Staff work closely

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This provision is good

with parents to support children's individual care, development and learning needs. n Children's play is valued. Staff deploy themselves effectively to engage with children and encourage them to learn. n The manager recognises that the system for monitoring the quality of provision is not fully embedded across all areas of the pre-school. n On occasions, staff do not effectively support some children to fully understand and manage their own emotions.

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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 even further opportunities to deepen children's understanding of their emotions and behaviour n strengthen existing monitoring systems to more rigorously review the quality of the educational programmes and staff practice.

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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 held a meeting with members of the pre-school committee and the manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion and reading the written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke with staff and children. n The inspector completed a joint observation of a teaching activity with the pre-school manager.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager ensures that staff access regular safeguarding training. As a result, staff understand their statutory responsibilities and know the process to follow if they have any safeguarding concerns. Staff are well supported by the manager who provides calm and purposeful leadership to the team. For example, staff meet with the manager and attend regular training. The manager works closely with the pre-school committee and seeks the views of staff and parents to drive forward improvements. She has identified that some monitoring processes are yet to be embedded throughout the setting. Feedback from parents is extremely positive. They say that they could not ask for a better experience for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children spend their time purposefully. They involve themselves in activities and enjoy moving around the environment freely, making independent choices. Children use binoculars outdoors and enthusiastically talk about what they can see. Staff support children to gain strong imaginative skills. They encourage children to perform songs and rhymes on the outdoor stage. Children are keen to create their own musical band using objects such as saucepans and wooden spoons. Children's literary development is well supported. For example, staff help older children to hold a pen correctly and write their names on their drawings. Staff conduct regular observations of children's learning and make clear links between these and their assessments of children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The staff team is long standing and all staff know children and their families very well. Children are consistently cared for by the same staff who understand their individual needs. Children form strong attachments with staff, who help them to feel confident and ready to learn. Children show high levels of independence. For example, they independently wash their hands and follow good hygiene routines. Children thoroughly enjoy regular visits to the pre-school 'nature space'. This provides them with invaluable opportunities to enjoy learning in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are prepared well for future learning and school. Children are sociable individuals who are eager to learn and ask questions. Older children voice their opinions and are listened to and respected. Younger children lead their own play and all children demonstrate strong self-help skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430960 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10063025 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 39 Name of registered person The Chesterfords Pre-School

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Date of previous inspection 13 October 2015 Telephone number 07840341551

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The Chesterfords Pre-School registered in 2011. The pre-school employs eight members of staff. Of these, three hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and one at level 2. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday during school term time. Sessions are from 8.45am until 3pm.

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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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