Harold Wood Pre School Limited

Inspection of Harold Wood Pre School Limited Harold Wood Methodist Church, The Drive, Harold Wood, Romford RM3 0DU

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding 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 flourish at this welcoming setting. The caring staff have high expectations for children. They sensitively nurture each child's confidence and well-being right from the start. Children settle in quickly and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They become independent thinkers and to make positive choices about their behaviour and play. Children learn to recognise and manage their physical needs, for example when they need to wipe their nose or have a drink of water. This helps to prepare them for moving on to school.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is exemplary. All children show kindness and respect towards others. Older children speak openly about their feelings and develop strong friendships. They know if they want company they can sit on the 'buddy bench'. Younger children make up simple role play games together. They agree that they are making 'mashed potatoes' as they mix together mud, water and pine cones. They notice when another child wants to join in and offer to share the resources.

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The provision is good

Children are highly curious and keen to explore. Younger children concentrate intently as they work out how to open and close various locks and fastenings. Older children are intrigued to discover the different colours and shades they can produce by mixing paints. They proudly share their achievements with others.

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need to do better?

n The manager, who also owns the setting, has created an ambitious curriculum to support all areas of children's learning. The education programmes are clearly sequenced to help children to build on what they already know and can do. Additional funding is used to enhance children's learning and ensure that they can access all areas of the curriculum. n Staff monitor children's learning closely. They identify where children may need extra help and provide individualised plans to help close the gaps in their learning. All children, including children who speak English as an additional language and those who receive funding, make good progress. n The manager ensures that staff receive regular coaching and training. Staff describe how her consistent support and encouragement give them confidence to take on new roles and responsibilities. This helps them to continuously improve their professional skills and knowledge.

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n Staff skilfully support children's learning during play, daily routines and planned activities. For instance, children learn to measure time by looking at a visual timeline of the day's events or using sand timers to monitor turn taking. n Staff provide very good support for children's language and communication skills. For example, they use simple sign language and pictures during activities and routines. This helps children who are developing their speech to express

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15 September 2021 their needs and preferences. Staff share stories and books with children every day and introduce a wide and varied range of words. Older children demonstrate their excellent language skills as they confidently 'read' to adults, retelling familiar stories from memory. n Children clearly love learning. They show high levels of curiosity and eagerly set themselves challenges. Older children keep trying as they learn how to connect construction toys. They comment that 'this is hard' but do not give up until they have mastered the skill. They continue to challenge themselves by creating increasingly complex models. n Staff ensure that children play outdoors each day. Children learn to manage risks as they practise climbing and balancing. This vigorous exercise enhances their physical health and well-being. Staff provide healthy choices at snack times. This includes a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. However, staff do not

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give consistent messages to children about foods which are unhealthy and can damage their teeth. n Staff get to know children and families well. They find out about special events in children's lives and these are celebrated in the nursery. For example, at Christmas, children present a nativity play to parents. However, staff do not always consider how to broaden children's understanding of people and communities outside of their own experiences. n Parents speak very positively about the nursery and staff. They say their children love coming to the setting and talk affectionately about staff when they are at home. Parents state that they are well informed about their child's progress and what they need to learn next.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a clear understanding of the nursery's safeguarding procedures. They know how to identify the signs of child abuse, such as physical marks or changes in behaviour. Staff know what to do if they have concerns about a child's welfare. They understand the procedures to follow should there be a concern or an allegation made about a member of staff. The manager ensures that she and the staff receive regular training to update their knowledge of a range of safeguarding matters. This includes wider issues, such as the risks of radicalisation. The manager carries out robust checks when recruiting staff, to help ensure that they are suitable to work with children. Risk assessments are used effectively to provide a safe and hygienic environment for children.

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should:

n enable staff to better support children's understanding of people, families and

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15 September 2021 communities outside of their own experiences n ensure more consistency in the ways that staff enhance children's understanding of healthy eating and how to care for their teeth.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561705 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10190972 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 35 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person Harold Wood Pre School Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07944634146 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Harold Wood Pre School Limited registered in 2018 and is located in Harold Wood. It operates Monday to Friday during term time only. On Tuesdays, the setting is open from 9am until 12pm, and on all other days it is open from 9am until 3pm. The provider employs nine members of staff. Of these, seven are qualified at level 3 and one at level 2. The provider receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 and the inspector toured all areas of the provision. They discussed the organisation of the setting and the education programmes. n Parents, children and staff shared their views with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n A meeting was held between the inspector and manager to discuss issues such as staff supervision and the evaluation of the provision. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. n A sample of relevant documentation was viewed by the inspector, including

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suitability checks for staff, paediatric first-aid certificates and safeguarding policies.

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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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