Brave Church Nursery & Preschool

Brave Kids Pre-School The Hope Conference And Community Centre, Watson Street Works, Watson Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington BB5 3HH

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Inspection date 20 March 2019 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children's emotional well-being and sense of self-worth are fostered exceptionally well in this inclusive and nurturing pre-school. Staff support children's health and medical needs highly effectively. They manage behaviour in a sensitive way that helps children to develop a strong understanding of responsibility from an early age. n Partnerships with parents are well established and highly valued. Staff and parents frequently share information about children's learning and interests. This supports children's ongoing learning at the pre-school and at home. n Children particularly enjoy outdoor play, where they independently explore and use their imagination using a variety of stimulating resources. For example, they are fascinated while making pretend food in the mud kitchen. They show good physical dexterity as they balance and articulately discuss the growth process of seeds they have planted. n Overall, teaching is good. Staff use an array of teaching skills to help children make

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This provision is good

good progress. They know when to step in and support children's learning and when to let them independently explore and investigate. n The dedicated management team has a clear vision for the further development of the pre-school. This fosters a strong sense of pride and enthusiasm that permeates throughout the setting. n On occasions, staff do not give children enough time to think and respond to their questions. n The recently established programme for professional development is not fully embedded to ensure the highest quality of teaching and learning throughout the pre- school.

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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 allow children more time to respond to questions, to further promote their thinking and speaking skills n embed the ongoing professional development programme for staff, to raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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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 carried out a joint observation with the acting manager. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the management team. She looked at relevant documentation, including children's learning records, and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons working on the premises. n The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff place high priority on keeping children safe and regularly update their training. They are aware of the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about children's welfare. Self-evaluation is effective, the management team is driven and determined to provide the highest possible standards of care. They have identified areas throughout practice to drive forward continuous improvement. Staff provide a thorough and in-depth settling-in programme that ensures parents and children have a smooth introduction to their time at the pre-school. Parents comment that they are able to return to work comfortably, their children make good progress and develop high levels of respect towards others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff constantly observe and effectively assess children's learning. They have a very good understanding of their interests and current stage of development. Managers monitor children's overall progress closely and this helps staff to plan activities that challenge and engage children in their learning. Staff support children's early language skills effectively. For instance, children take part in exciting activities to support their early understanding of letters and sounds. Older children use their imaginations well. During story time with the storyteller's chair, they have no book and actively contribute to creating a story using language and imagination. Children demonstrate a good understanding that writing carries meaning and spontaneously access writing materials throughout their play. They work together to write instructions to fix a music player that is not working. Older children sit quietly and practise forming letters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Staff develop close and nurturing relationships with children and meet their individual needs very successfully. The key-person system is highly successful and parents are very complimentary about the standards of care that their children receive. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They are kind to others and keen to work as part of a team. For example, children enthusiastically work together to tidy away toys. Staff support children very effectively to consider risks in the environment and quickly develop a keen awareness of their own safety and the safety of their friends. At mealtimes, children gain an excellent understanding of health and nutrition. They demonstrate a very clear understanding of the importance of meticulous hygiene routines. Staff eat with children and make the most of all opportunities to discuss and compare the nutritional value of different foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those who receive additional funding, progress well from their starting points. They make good gains towards the early learning goals and develop the necessary skills in readiness for their move on to school. They are enthusiastic and active learners who develop lifelong skills which support their independence very well. They develop good physical skills and show good coordination as they use scissors to cut various creative materials. Children have high levels of self-esteem and are competent communicators.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541098 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10090092 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 59 Number of children on roll 39 Name of registered person Brave Church

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

Brave Kids Pre-School registered in 2017. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The acting manager holds qualified teacher status. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 8am until 5pm. 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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