Moredon Pre-School

Inspection of Moredon Pre-School Moredon Community Centre, The Street, Swindon, Wiltshire SN25 3ER

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Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and settled well at the pre-school. Although staff provide them with an adequate range of activities, these do not always challenge children's learning or engage them well. Staff do not have sufficient understanding of how to plan for children's interests and progress. As a result, older children quickly lose interest as they play. For example, staff encourage children to write their names, even though the children have no interest in doing this and many of them have not acquired the skills that enable them to hold a pencil correctly. Staff are kind and welcoming to children. However, they fail to provide consistent boundaries that help children to manage their behaviour appropriately. At times this impacts on children's learning. For example, some children struggle to concentrate when listening to a story, and therefore do not benefit fully from this activity.

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The provision requires improvement

Staff encourage children to be independent and children are confident at meeting their own care needs. For example, they look in the mirror as they use wipes to clean paint off their own faces.

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need to do better?

n Staff do not always set clear or consistent boundaries to help children learn how to manage their feelings and behave appropriately. For instance, during the inspection, staff allowed children to paint on the toys and the playhouse in the garden. The manager confirmed that children are not allowed to do this, therefore staff have delivered unclear messages about behavioural expectations. Children do follow some routines and they help to tidy up the toys and get ready for lunch. However, the inconsistencies in boundaries have an impact on children's behaviour and learning. n The environment and resources are well organised to allow children to be independent in making choices. Children are confident about making their own decisions about what they would like to play with. However, staff struggle to engage children in meaningful play or challenge children with their learning. The manager has recognised the weaknesses in teaching but has not considered how

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need to do better?

she can raise the quality of staff interactions with children to a good level. n Staff observe children and assess their progress. However, they do not use the information that they gather from assessment well enough to provide children with challenge in their learning. The activities provided do not capture children's attention or offer appropriate challenge. n Parents receive regular updates and feedback about their child's learning and the progress that they have made. Staff work closely with parents and support children's care needs well. For instance, children receive support with toilet training, and staff sit with children at mealtimes to encourage them to eat. However, staff do not work with parents to gather information about children's

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need to do better?

6 November 2019 development when they first attend the setting, to support them with getting to know children and assessing their learning. n Children benefit from opportunities to exercise and take part in physical play. They enjoy playing football, bouncing the balls and trying to catch them. Older children enjoy dressing up, and demonstrate independence as they try the different outfits on. n Staff work closely with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities in the pre-school. For instance, they share information and attend meetings to keep well informed about children's progress to update their support plans. n Since the last inspection the manager has not reflected on her practice. She is waiting for training and support from the local authority to help her to address the identified weaknesses.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff understand their responsibilities to keep children safe. They have a secure understanding of safeguarding and child protection matters. The manager and staff can identify the signs that may mean a child is at risk, and they know what action to take if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The manager and staff work well with other professionals to support children and their families, such as through attending meetings. Staff deploy themselves well, they carry out risk assessments and ensure that the pre-school is safe and secure.

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Due date

ensure that staff give children clear and consistent messages about behaviour expectations 27/11/2019

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Due date

provide staff with support and guidance to raise the quality of teaching to a good level. 27/11/2019

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should:

n review planning procedures to better engage children and include their interests and what they need to learn next

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should:

6 November 2019 n develop partnerships with parents further to gain a better understanding of children's progress when they first start attending the pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 511111 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10106649 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care Age range of children 2 to 4 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 25

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Name of registered person

Moredon and Rodbourne Cheney Community Association Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01793 535887 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2014

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Information about this early years setting

Moredon Pre-School opened in 1977. The pre-school operates from rooms in Moredon Community Centre, North Swindon, Wiltshire. The pre-school is open five days a week during term time. On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the pre-school is open from 8.45am until 3pm and on Friday from 8.45 am until 11.45am. There are five members of staff working directly with the children. One has a level 4 qualification and three have level 3 qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of all of the areas of the pre-school. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation. This included evidence about staff suitability, accidents and training. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager and reflected on the activity and teaching. n The inspector had discussions with staff and children throughout the inspection. n A meeting was held with the manager and inspector.

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Inspection activities

6 November 2019 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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6 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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