Kings Road Pre School

Kings Road Pre School United Reformed Church, Kings Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 2EY

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Inspection date 25 March 2019 Previous inspection date 14 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 Staff provide a wide variety of activities that inspire and encourage children to participate and build on their skills. n Children's progress is monitored carefully in partnership with parents. All children make good progress and staff take appropriate steps to address any gaps in learning. n Staff work closely with professionals involved in children's care and development to promote continuity of care and progress. n The manager supports staff to build on their skills through training opportunities and specific roles. As a result, teaching is good. n Staff provide children with good opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. They sing songs that help children recall words and actions, and staff ask questions that encourage children to think, use their knowledge and respond. n Children develop an awareness of a healthy lifestyle. They learn about why they follow good hygiene routines and to recognise the signs their bodies give them when they are

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This provision is good

thirsty or hot. n Sometimes, staff do not promote enough opportunities for children to use mathematical language in their conversations and activities. n The outdoor equipment does not fully provide older children with sufficient physical challenge.

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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 improve opportunities for children to hear and use mathematical language in their play and activities n review and improve the use of resources outdoors to further enhance the opportunities for all children to develop their physical skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed resources with the manager. n The inspector observed the staff and children at play, and discussed their activities. n The inspector observed an activity and discussed leadership and management with the manager. n The inspector discussed the setting with parents and took their views into consideration. n The inspector reviewed a variety of documents and records provided by the manager.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff understand the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. Staff supervise children well and are safety conscious. Thorough risk assessments are carried out to identify potential hazards and appropriate action is taken to manage risks. The manager values the views of staff, parents and professionals to inform continuous improvement. The manager provides regular staff supervision and careful monitoring of performance. As a result, staff are enthusiastic members of the team. The manager monitors the overall progress children make and identifies areas for further development in partnership with the staff team.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff monitor children's progress carefully. They identify the next steps in children's learning and follow the children's interests. Children listen carefully and follow instructions. For example, children follow instructions as they learn how to decorate pots and plant seeds to make Mother's Day gifts. They talk about what they are doing, respond to questions and talk about their families. Children demonstrate increasing coordination as they use brushes to paint, attempt to write their names with pens and cut their snack with the safety knife. Children choose books and listen attentively to stories. They demonstrate an increasing awareness of the world around them. For example, they talk about what the seeds in the plant pot will need to make them grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy taking part in activities and staff encourage them to talk about their feelings as they play. Self-esteem and confidence grow as staff support children's emotional development successfully. For example, children confidently cut their snacks, pour their drinks and wash up their plates and bowls. Staff teach children how to take turns, for instance, as they play board games. Staff are positive role models. They speak calmly and patiently to the children. Children behave well and respond quickly to the familiar routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good range of skills in preparation for their next stage in learning. They become creative as they play cooperatively with each other. For example, children share the dough and work together to make a large 'birthday cake' with candles made of cutters. Some children can write and read their names. Children make complicated models with small bricks and talk confidently about their creations. They recognise numerals, count and match colours. Children gain an awareness of diversity and people in the wider community. For example, they enjoy visits from the fire service and police. Walks in the local area enable them to learn about road safety and their local community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355558 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063224 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 Full day care Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 19 Name of registered person Kennett, Amanda Jane

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Date of previous inspection 14 October 2015 Telephone number 07961 012384

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Kings Road Pre School first registered in 2007. It operates from premises in the United Reformed Church buildings in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire. The pre-school opens during term time on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 3pm, and on Tuesday and Friday from 9am to midday. The pre-school employs four members of staff. All staff hold relevant early years qualifications. One member of staff is qualified to level 4 and three staff to level 3. The pre-school receives funding to provide free early years education for children age two, three and four years.

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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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