Towntree Pre-school Ltd

Inspection of Towntree Pre-school Ltd Methodist Church, Saxon Road, Ashford, Middlesex TW15 1QL

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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

Children are happy, safe and secure. They have developed warm and trusting bonds with their key person and the staff team. Changes to the drop-off and collection arrangements, following the COVID-19 pandemic, have not affected children. Staff greet children at the entrance and share important information with parents.

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The provision is good

Children join in with games and experiences and stimulating activities that engage them. For example, all children join staff on a 'bear hunt' as they act out the story they have been sharing for the week. Children show care and concern for each other. For example, during a construction activity outside, older children take turns building towers. When children are unable to reach, other children step in to help.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and independent. They share experiences with the inspector and are curious about what the inspector is doing. Children know the daily routines and put on their coats and wellington boots before going to play outdoors. Staff gently remind children to wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet. Children learn about making healthy choices and how to maintain oral hygiene. For example, they discuss that sugar and chocolate is bad for their teeth and that they need to brush their teeth before going to bed at night.

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need to do better?

n The relatively new manager is supported to carry out his role and responsibilities by the passionate and dedicated provider. Collectively, they lead a staff team who are enthusiastic in providing good learning opportunities and experiences for children. n Parents are happy with the progress children make at the setting. They know their children enjoy their time there and appreciate being given good verbal feedback at the end of the day. Parents know how to access progress information shared online. They access a private page that gives them continuous updates about what is happening at the setting. Parents appreciate the friendliness of the staff team and how they have strived to maintain communication during periods of closure and lockdown. However, staff do not consistently collect accurate information about children's development and home life from parents when children first start. This means that there is a slight delay

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need to do better?

in staff being able to build on what children know and can do. n The dedicated and enthusiastic manager completes regular evaluations of the setting and staff performance. He considers the views of staff, parents and children. The manager has an accurate view of what improvements can be made. For example, he has fully transformed a previously unused area in the grounds of the setting to be a fully functional physical outdoor play space.

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21 January 2022 Children now enjoy free-flow access and show patience and respect for each other as they excitedly wait in the queue to go outside. n Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities very well. They demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of each child's individual needs and specific requirements. Staff's ongoing relationships and collaborative working with other professionals are effective in meeting children's needs. As a result, the interaction, support and reasonable adjustments that are made improve children's daily care and education. n Staff have high expectations of children. Overall, children make good progress. However, sometimes, large-group activities do not fully engage all of the children taking part. At times, some children lose concentration and focus, which impacts on their learning experiences. n Children have many opportunities to develop their early mathematical and

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need to do better?

literacy skills. They count building bricks while making towers that are as tall as the staff and compare who is the tallest. Staff support children to learn about letters and the sounds they represent. They give phonetic clues, encouraging children to predict what is going to happen next and respond to rhyming cues. n Staff feel supported, valued and respected by the manager. They are offered frequent opportunities to keep their skills and knowledge up to date during in- house training and through external courses. This gives staff confidence in their roles and enables them to enhance their own professional development. n Children show an awareness of each other and themselves. Staff know about children's home lives and cultures and celebrate their uniqueness. There is a strong sense of community at the inclusive and welcoming pre-school. In turn, this helps children to develop a sense of their own identity.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff implement robust safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure children are safe. Managers and staff have a good knowledge and understanding of their responsibilities to protect children from harm. They can discuss the signs and symptoms of abuse and say what would concern them about a staff member's behaviour. Staff confidently know the procedures for referring concerns about children or staff. They understand the importance of reporting safeguarding concerns beyond senior managers if they were ever unhappy with the response to any concerns raised. Managers ensure that staff are deployed effectively. Well- embedded procedures are in place to record and monitor accidents and incidents and these are shared with parents.

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should:

21 January 2022 n gather more detailed information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start at the setting n review the organisation and structure of group times to take into consideration the age ranges and individual needs of the children present, to enhance learning opportunities to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120294 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10128669 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 26 Number of children on roll 56 Name of registered person Towntree Pre School Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01784886266 Date of previous inspection 14 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Towntree Pre-School Ltd registered in 2000. It is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3.30pm during term time only. The pre-school also offers flexible extended sessions from 9am to 6pm. The pre-school receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The pre-school employs seven members of staff, of whom five hold relevant early years qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 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 provider, manager and inspector completed a learning walk together and the provider explained what activities were on offer for children. n Children talked to the inspector at various times throughout the inspection and she took account of their views. n Discussions were held between the inspector and parents and the inspector took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to staff, the provider and the manager. She checked the staff's understanding of safeguarding issues and looked at a sample of relevant documentation, such as evidence of staff's suitability and qualifications. n The inspector held discussions with the manager about his leadership and management. They discussed several aspects, including the process of self-

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evaluation, plans for continual improvement and staff supervision.

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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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