Park View Preschool

Inspection of Park View Preschool Inham Park Recreation Ground, Pearson Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG9 4GQ

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are very happy, confident and self-assured. They settle quickly and develop strong bonds with the people who care for them. Young children show good levels of engagement and motivation, indoors and outdoors. They can independently choose what to play with from a wealth of superb resources. This helps to trigger their imagination and encourages them to play and explore.

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The provision is good

Staff have created a unique and exciting woodland-themed area where children regularly sit and enjoy the wealth of books on offer. Children visibly show their enjoyment as they listen to stories read to them by staff. Staff use their voices to capture children's attention and involvement. For example, children become thoroughly immersed in a book about dinosaurs.

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The provision is good

For children so young, their behaviour is very good. Staff have high expectations of the children. They regularly reinforce the 'pre-school promises' and praise the children when they adhere to them. Children tell staff and visitors, 'sharing is caring isn't it?' Staff give regular praise such as 'good listening ears'. The children show respect for each other and take turns. They know that in five minutes it will be their turn on a toy. The children play happily alongside their peers and form secure friendships.

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need to do better?

n The new manager and deputy manager have developed a good team spirit within the pre-school. Overall, they look for new ways in which they can raise the quality of the care and learning they provide. However, since the last inspection, the manager and staff team are all new. As such, the performance management systems and one-to-one meetings are still in the early stages. This means there is scope to develop the monitoring to help staff improve their confidence and teaching skills even further. n Staff have a good knowledge and understanding of what children can do, their backgrounds and interests. This helps them plan for any future learning. They make accurate observations of children's achievements and look for any gaps in learning and development. Staff use their knowledge of individual children well to carefully plan meaningful experiences across the early years curriculum. n Staff provide opportunities for the children to learn and experience important

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skills that will help them as they move through their lives. For example, young children learn to sit at the table and eat their lunch. n Staff give clear messages about the importance of fresh air and physical play. They encourage children who may not always spend time outdoors to enjoy the exciting range of activities on offer. For example, staff show children how to mix colours and paint with blown-up rubber gloves.

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need to do better?

25 September 2019 n The manager uses successful ways to engage parents in their children's learning such as social media and newsletters. New parents speak highly of the care their children receive, commenting, 'I was nervous to leave him, but I fully trust them'. Further comments include that in a few short sessions their child has developed their communication and social skills. n Recent training has had a positive impact on staff interactions with children and, in turn, enhanced children's communication and language skills. For example, staff comment on how they have realised the importance of not asking too many questions. They state they now use a range of vocabulary and make comments as children play. This contributes to children's developing speaking skills. n Children show good levels of mathematical ability. During a water activity, young children explore space and measure, filling and emptying jugs. They count

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need to do better?

beyond 10 as they fill jugs with cups of water. n Staff create a calm and inclusive setting and they warmly welcome new children. The key-person system works well. Staff know and understand the unique needs of all children. Young children particularly enjoy hugs and reassurance from their favourite staff member when parents leave them. n Staff display children's work in the environment. Pictures take pride of place on the 'working wall', and clay creations stand proudly in the craft station. This helps children to develop a sense of belonging and reflects their unique characters. n Staff supervise children well but also take account of their risk taking, for example when children play on the indoor slide. Staff encourage them to come down feet first but do not discourage experimentation as they slide on their tummy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a good understanding of child protection policies and procedures. They understand the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and know how to report any concerns to relevant authorities. The manager uses secure procedures for the recruitment of staff. Staff are supported well through an induction procedure that checks their understanding of their new roles and responsibilities.

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should:

n embed the performance management systems even further to help staff build and improve their knowledge and practice over time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 253121 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10086168 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 to 4 Total number of places 22 Number of children on roll 16 Name of registered person Inham Park Pre-School Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07583749956 Date of previous inspection 21 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Park View Preschool registered in 1971. The pre-school employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5 and two hold qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 8.30am until 2.30pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 learning walk and a tour of the pre-school with the manager. n The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the pre-school manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the pre-school manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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