Phoenix Pre-School

Inspection of Phoenix Pre-School Scout Association 2nd Elm Park Scout Group, Wood Lane, Hornchurch RM12 5NH

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and secure in this nurturing environment. They enjoy lots of attention from the kind and welcoming staff. This means that strong bonds between them are quickly formed. From these secure attachments children feel safe and cared for. They settle in well and develop confidence to explore the many interesting resources and activities.

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The provision is good

Children respond positively to staff, who have high expectations for their behaviour and learning. Boys and girls of different ages play together happily and support each other's learning. For example, older children show their younger peers how to use money in their pretend shop. They demonstrate how to add together small quantities, which encourages other children to have a go too.

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The provision is good

Children are enthusiastic and active in their learning. They show curiosity about the world around them. For instance, they excitedly hunt for snails and caterpillars in their garden. They then look at books with staff to find out more about the creatures. Children confidently share their knowledge with visitors to the pre- school. They use a wide range of words as they describe the stages in a butterfly's life cycle and talk about the foods that snails enjoy most.

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n The manager, who also owns the pre-school, is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She cares deeply about the children and families that use the provision and values everyone's contribution to the pre-school. Parents describe how nurturing and affectionate staff are to their children. They say that their children love attending and form strong bonds with their key persons. Parents speak about excellent communication with staff. They know what their children are learning and how they can support this at home. n All staff are professionally qualified. They say that they feel well supported, personally and professionally, by the manager. They are positive about the training they receive and enjoy the challenge of taking on new roles and responsibilities. The manager speaks with pride about the dedicated staff team. n The manager and staff know what children need to learn, and plan their curriculum well. This helps children to develop a broad range of skills and

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knowledge, and prepare for starting school. Children who need extra help are very well supported. For instance, staff develop and implement targeted plans for them. They involve parents in their plans for children and work with outside professionals, where needed. All children make good progress. This includes children who receive funding, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. n Staff know individual children well, and talk about them with affection and

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14 July 2021 interest. In general, staff support children's learning effectively. They play alongside them, introduce them to new words and model good social skills. Staff listen to children's ideas and support their interests. However, on occasion, they step in too quickly to provide answers or complete tasks for children, rather than encouraging them to work things out for themselves. n Children are motivated to learn and discover. For instance, children were excited as they mixed together different coloured paints to create new colours and shades. They spoke enthusiastically about what they had learned and showed interest in the colours that their friends had created. n Children show pleasure in being physically active and spend lots of time playing outdoors. They run confidently as they play chasing games and practise skills, such as balancing and jumping. Older children know they must wash their hands

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regularly to get rid of dirt and germs. They recognise their own physical needs, such as when they feel thirsty and need a drink. They confidently go to find their individual water bottles. n Staff support children's behaviour very well. They provide gentle reminders and explanations to help children learn about rules and boundaries. Staff help children to manage their strong emotions and encourage them to think about the feelings of others. Children respond well to praise and encouragement they receive from staff. They demonstrate pride and enjoyment in taking on small responsibilities, such as helping to tidy up.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff know how to keep children safe and support their well- being. There is regular and robust safeguarding training for staff. Staff are confident about recognising signs of possible abuse and responding appropriately to concerns. This includes wider aspects of safeguarding, such as protecting children from extremist views. The manager works closely with other professionals and agencies to promote children's welfare. Effective risk assessments are in place to ensure that children play in a safe environment and receive appropriate care. There are thorough procedures and checks in place, to ensure staff are suitable to work with children.

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n help staff to support children's thinking and problem-solving skills more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552672 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10174010 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 14 Name of registered person Monk, Nicola Anne

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reference number

Telephone number 07901793625 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Phoenix Pre-School registered in 2017. The pre-school is located in the London Borough of Havering. It is open term times only, and operates from 9.15am to 2.45pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, and from 9.15am to 12.15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The provider employs four staff to work with the children. All staff have a relevant childcare qualification. The manager has a level 5 qualification and one staff member is qualified at level 4, and two at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager led the inspector on a learning walk around the nursery to discuss how they organise the provision and plan the early years curriculum. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector observed a range of activities indoors and outdoors to assess the quality of education and the impact on children's learning and development. n The manager and inspector met to discuss arrangements, such as the supervision of staff and how they evaluate the provision. n The inspector spoke with staff, children and parents, and took account of their views. n A range of documentation was looked at by the inspector, including children's

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records of attendance, first-aid certificates, and evidence of staff suitability.

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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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