St Peters Pre School

Inspection of St Peters Pre School St. Peters Hall, Malmains Way, BECKENHAM, Kent BR3 6SB

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is not assured. Risk assessments are not effective and external gates are left unlocked. Staff do not keep an accurate record of children's injuries. The provider does not ensure staff understand the nursery's safeguarding policy or the procedures to follow when there are concerns about children's welfare.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not prepared for their next stage in learning because of a lack of challenging opportunities. Staff are not ambitious about what the children can achieve and fail to provide varied and stimulating experiences to capture their interest and engage them in purposeful play. Staff cannot provide clear intent or justification for activities they provide to children.

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The provision is inadequate

Some children enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as scooping coloured rice and riding bicycles. However, others wander around with limited interactions and become disengaged. Some children move quickly between activities and become disruptive; toys are left on the floor and children run inside.

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The provision is inadequate

Children show a keen interest to learn. For example, they enjoy exploring large dinosaurs. However, staff do not build on these interests further to help children extend their knowledge. The weaknesses and inconsistencies identified at this inspection mean that some children are not fully prepared for their next stage in learning.

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need to do better?

n The provider does not meet all of the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register. Some staff do not have a secure knowledge of all safeguarding matters. They do not know what signs might indicate a child is being exposed to extreme views and what reporting procedures to follow. In addition, staff do not know the procedures to follow in the event of a safeguarding concern about another member of staff. These breaches put children's safety and welfare at risk. n Children's safety is not assured. Staff do not complete risk assessments effectively. Staff do not ensure that all external gates are locked and secure. This does not prevent unauthorised visitors from gaining entry and puts children at risk of harm. n The provider does not ensure that there is at least one member of staff on the premises who holds a full paediatric first-aid training certificate. Furthermore,

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need to do better?

staff fail to keep an accurate record of children's injuries and do not always share them with parents, which is a legal requirement. n Staff do not plan effectively. Staff do not consider the children's individual learning needs or consider the children's stage of development to plan

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need to do better?

4 February 2020 challenging and exciting learning opportunities so that all children make good progress. This has a significant impact on all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Staff support children to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. The free-flow environment allows plenty of opportunity for fresh air and exercise. Staff provide parents with advice about which foods to include in their children's lunch boxes to encourage healthy eating. n Staff talk to parents daily and inform them about their child's day. Parents receive regular newsletters to keep them up to date.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff do not understand and implement the setting's safeguarding policy and procedures. They are unclear of the procedures to follow should they have a concern about a child's welfare. Not all staff are aware of the wider aspects of safeguarding, such as protecting children from extreme views or ideas, and are not aware of how to report allegations against another member of staff. This puts children's ongoing welfare at risk. Staff do not carry out effective risk assessments to ensure the premises are secure. The provider does not ensure that at least one member of staff on the premises has a full paediatric first-aid qualification.

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Due date

ensure that all staff understand the safeguarding policy and procedures and are able to identify safeguarding concerns, in particular when there are allegations raised against staff, and the procedure to follow 16/03/2020

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Due date

ensure staff have a good knowledge and understanding of the government's statutory guidance for the 'Prevent' duty and know how to recognise and prevent children from being exposed to extreme views and what reporting procedures to follow in such cases 16/03/2020

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Due date

4 February 2020 ensure that all staff consistently implement effective risk assessments, to identify and reduce potential risk and hazards to children 16/03/2020

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Due date

ensure that there is always one person on the premises who holds a current full paediatric first-aid training certificate 16/03/2020

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Due date

ensure that staff keep an accurate record of children's injuries and share this information with parents 16/03/2020

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Due date

ensure that planning for individual children's learning takes account of their starting points, individual needs and stages of development so that they make good progress and enjoy challenging and enjoyable experiences in all areas of learning. 16/03/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411821 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10137807 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care Age range of children 2 to 4 Total number of places 34 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person Price, Marie Louise

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reference number

Telephone number 02086584791 Date of previous inspection 14 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

St Peters Pre School registered in 2010. The pre-school operates from St Peters Hall in the parish of St Barnabas, in Beckenham, in the London Borough of Bromley. The pre-school is open on Monday to Thursday from 9am to 3.30pm, and on Friday from 9am to 12.30pm, during term times. It receives funding to provide free early education for children age two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector conducted a learning walk with the manager and discussed how they provide the curriculum. n A joint observation was completed and evaluated with the manager. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities both indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held a meeting with the provider and the manager. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of staff working at the setting.

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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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