Petts Wood East Pre School

Inspection of Petts Wood East Pre School Memorial Hall, Woodland Way, Petts Wood, Kent BR5 1LA

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The manager and staff provide a welcoming setting. Children come into pre-school and quickly engage in play with their friends. The free-flow environment gives children the opportunity to make their own decisions and independent choices in their play. Children learn to wait and take turns as they share and enjoy riding on the indoor bikes. Children are motivated to learn and explore the resources on offer. For example, they have fun participating in dressing up and playing alongside each other in the role-play kitchen. Occasionally, activities lack challenge. As a result, some children become restless. Children smile and chat to visitors and enjoy sharing their ideas and experiences. Staff are kind and value the children's efforts and achievements. They have high expectations of what children can achieve. They interact positively with the children and offer encouragement as they play. Overall, children behave well. The manager and staff work closely together, and teamwork

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The provision is good

is good. Children seek out adults for comfort or support. They enthusiastically share their thoughts and enjoy spending time with the caring staff. Staff talk to children and listen to their ideas and views, supporting children's developing communication skills. Partnerships with parents are good. Staff make good use of daily conversations and progress afternoons to share information with parents about their children's learning and development. Parents are pleased with the care and learning their children receive.

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need to do better?

n Staff recognise the different ways children learn. They provide activities for children who enjoy being creative. For example, children enjoy exploring sand and creating junk models. Although the preschool is organised well to provide stimulating play for children, occasionally they do not maximise opportunities to provide further challenges for those that require it. n Staff work in partnership with other agencies and professionals. As a result, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities get the support they need. Staff observe children regularly and make accurate assessments of their development. They plan activities based on children's individual interests that support children in achieving the next steps in their learning. n Staff teach children about the importance of sharing and taking turns. They promote the golden rules through verbal and visual reminders. Although staff support children's behaviour, they do not consistently teach the dangers of

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running inside. n The manager has high expectations for all children. The owner provides staff with regular training to enhance their teaching and knowledge. However, she does not always successfully monitor the impact of all training to identify any weaknesses in their knowledge. For example, some staff do not have a robust knowledge of wider safeguarding issues such as the 'Prevent' duty.

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6 February 2020 Nevertheless, staff know how to report any concerns about children, to keep them safe. n Children of all ages delight in singing songs, joining in with actions and listening to their favourite stories during circle time. They sit and listen well. Overall, good attention is given to the acquisition of children's language skills. Staff repeat key words and introduce new language to children. n Children who are in receipt of additional funding are supported well and are developing the skills they need for future learning, including starting school. Managers use additional funding to support children's unique needs. This helps to promote a consistent approach for children in preparation for their next setting. n Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills. Children learn how to use scissors to practise their cutting and enjoy mark making. They enjoy chalking outdoors, painting and drawing. Overall, children make good

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progress and are prepared for their transition to school. n The setting promotes healthy eating and exercise to maintain children's health. Children have access to outdoor play every day. The setting is taking part in the 'Healthy Early Years London' scheme and has recently achieved the Bronze award. Children are offered a wide range of healthy snacks and drinks at snack time.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff can identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. They know the procedures to follow should they have a concern about a child's welfare. The manager ensures that staff receive regular supervision meetings and consistently checks that employed staff remain suitable to work with children. The deployment of staff is effective. Daily risk assessments are carried out effectively to minimise any potential hazards. Children are fully supervised at all times, inside and outside.

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should:

n review further the impact of training with staff to ensure they have a secure knowledge of wider safeguarding issues n strengthen activities to provide more challenge to stop children's occasional restlessness.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 402791 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10137810 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

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inspection

Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Hardy, Kathleen

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reference number

Telephone number 07989 806 402 Date of previous inspection 11 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Petts Wood East Pre School registered in 2001. It is located in the village of Petts Wood in the London Borough of Bromley. The pre-school is open Monday to Friday, from 9.15am to 12.15pm, during term time only. The pre-school receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and the inspector carried out a learning walk and discussed how the early years provision is organised. n The inspector and the manager completed a joint observation and evaluated the impact the activities had on children's learning. n A meeting was held with the provider and the manager. The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including children's records and evidence of staff suitability checks. n The inspector spoke to staff, children and parents at suitable times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

6 February 2020 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 February 2020 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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