Little Fish Preschool

Little Fish Preschool Methodist Church Hall, Battersbee Road, Leicester, Leicestershire LE3 9LD

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Inspection date 22 January 2019 Previous inspection date 11 December 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 Additional funding is used effectively. Staff work alongside individual and small groups of children to support them to make good progress in their learning. n The pre-school is extremely welcoming and inclusive. Staff work sensitively with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They plan precisely for their learning and effectively work with outside agencies to help ensure that these children make good progress in relation to their starting points. n Children enjoy the good range of activities that are available to them. Staff understand when to get involved with the play. They are skilled in supporting children to think about how they can extend their interest, curiosity and learning. n Staff provide appropriate praise and encouragement so children feel good about themselves. Children explore their environment freely and demonstrate good levels of confidence. n Children's behaviour is very good. Staff are good role models who demonstrate calm

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This provision is good

and considerate behaviour. Children build strong friendships as they take turns, show respect and share resources. n Children learn the skills they need when the time comes for them to go to school. They learn to play cooperatively together, take part in group activities and follow instructions. n Occasionally, staff are too quick to give children the answers to the questions they ask. They do not give children enough time to work out the solutions for themselves. n Staff do not provide enough opportunities for parents to consistently support their child's learning at home.

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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 build further on staff's questioning skills and give children the time they need to think, solve problems and share their own ideas n strengthen opportunities for parents to consistently support their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the pre-school manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the pre-school manager. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school. n The inspector spoke with children and staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good knowledge and understanding of their legal responsibilities to protect children from harm. They know the referral procedure well. Regular checks are made to the environment to help ensure it is suitably safe for children to play and explore. Children are well supervised and staff are vigilant about their safety. The manager works alongside staff. She provides coaching and mentoring opportunities to support their good practice. Evaluation of the provision is effective. It leads to ongoing improvements to benefit children's experiences. The manager regularly reviews the progress of individual children and groups of children. She uses this information to identify any gaps in learning and swiftly provide appropriate support. Parents comment on the friendly staff and good opportunities to receive daily information about their child's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The manager and staff have a good understanding of child development and how children learn through play. Staff are appropriately qualified and establish clear starting points for children's learning. They plan challenging activities that help children to develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. Children have good opportunity to lead their own play, follow their own interests and develop their imagination during role play. Staff consistently use sign language to support younger children to develop their communication skills. Children sing rhymes and action songs enthusiastically, and keep in time to the music. This supports their understanding of language well. Staff make good opportunities to support children's mathematical skills. They encourage children to recognise different numbers and talk about size and shape.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff know children well. Children grow in confidence and feel secure. Children learn to understand the needs of others through their role play, games and listening to stories. Staff help children to understand the importance of sharing and taking turns. Staff make good use of praise and encouragement to help children recognise their strengths and support them to overcome difficulties. They promote children's appreciation of healthy lifestyles and good hygiene procedures. For example, children wash their hands after using the toilet and before snacks or lunch. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. They weave in and out of bollards and crawl through tunnels, developing their large-muscle skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are eager and motivated learners who enjoy their time at the pre-school. Children learn to play cooperatively alongside each other, developing their social skills. They are learning to respect and celebrate each other's differences. Children develop an understanding of diversity through a range of activities that teaches them about people in the wider world. They develop their understanding of literacy and mathematics and are able to solve simple problems. Children acquire the skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293955 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10071638 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 42 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Little Fish Preschool Partnership

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Date of previous inspection 11 December 2015 Telephone number 0776 5418825

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Little Fish Preschool registered in 2004. The pre-school employs six members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. The manager is a qualified teacher. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 8.30am until 12.15pm Monday to Wednesday and 8.30am until 1.30pm Thursday and Friday. 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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