Beaupre Under 5 Centre

Inspection of Beaupre Under 5 Centre Church Drove, Outwell, WISBECH, Cambridgeshire PE14 8RP

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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 demonstrate that they thoroughly enjoy their time at this setting. Staff and children greet each other with warmth and enthusiasm. Children immediately settle to their chosen activities. The setting's child-centred approach fully supports children's self-confidence and self-esteem. Staff focus precisely on what each child needs to feel safe and fully take advantage of the opportunities on offer.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is excellent. They are friendly and cooperative. Children are endlessly kind to their friends. When a child asks to join her friends in a shopping game, they independently rearrange their activities and welcome her into their play. Children learn to follow simple rules and explain why these are necessary. They enjoy explaining why they need to brush their teeth and giggle as they make jokes about family members forgetting to do this.

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The provision is good

Staff develop relationships with children's parents that are respectful and nurturing. Staff gather extensive information about the children that they use to plan for each child's individual needs. Where children are beginning to learn how to manage their big feelings, staff work closely with parents to support them. Staff share careful assessments with parents and plan for all children to make progress. Parents report feeling fully involved in their children's development and learning.

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need to do better?

n The manager is highly supportive of her staff team. She values the commitment staff show to children and their families. The manager provides training opportunities that increase staff's knowledge and skills. Learning is regularly shared at the morning staff meetings, where staff discuss how it can be implemented in the setting. For example, recent staff training on sign language has led to signs for milk and water being introduced to children at snack time. n Partnership working is a key strength of the setting. The provider works closely with all of those involved in the children's care and education. She actively seeks input from health visitors and other professionals. Childminders, who share care of children with the setting, value the involvement they have in children's assessments. This shared approach ensures that children can build on previous learning and development. Additional funding for children is well targeted and

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results in improved outcomes for children. n Staff support all children to communicate well. Children chatter all day to the staff and each other. Staff extend children's ideas and plan activities to encourage children to speak and listen carefully. However, staff do not yet focus on building children's vocabulary by introducing new and exciting words. Consequently, children's communication skills are not developed to the highest possible level.

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need to do better?

21 January 2022 n Staff take opportunities at snack and lunchtime to reinforce handwashing routines and discuss healthy eating. Staff provide parents with ideas for healthy lunches and snacks. Children confidently discuss which foods are healthy and why. They learn health and hygiene lessons that will support them to live healthy lives. n Children benefit from a wide range of experiences across all of the areas of learning. They have plenty of opportunities to practise their early drawing and writing skills. Staff teach early mathematical concepts, such as counting and measuring, throughout the day. Children enjoy discussing their 'work' and are very proud of what they achieve. They are self-motivated learners. n Staff read to children regularly. Children enjoy 'reading' to each other and love to make up their own stories, which they incorporate in their make-believe play. For instance, children playing outdoors tell each other a story about how a big

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need to do better?

storm came and 'froze' all the flowers. They develop a love of books and stories that supports their future learning. n Staff teach children some independent self-care skills, such as how to put on their coats, hats and shoes. However, this approach is not consistent. For instance, children regularly present themselves for staff to do up their zips, and present their pots and packets for staff to open at mealtimes. This does not fully extend children's self-care skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and her staff demonstrate a good knowledge of safeguarding. They regularly refresh their training and know the signs that a child may be at risk from abuse or neglect. They understand the signs that children might be at risk of radicalisation or grooming. Staff are trained to understand the provider's safeguarding policies and procedures. They know how to report any concerns, including allegations against those working with children. Safeguarding is discussed at every staff meeting and is given a high priority in the setting. The provider makes regular checks to ensure staff's continued suitability to work with children.

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should:

n develop further staff's sharp focus on children's speaking and listening skills by consistently introducing new and interesting words that extend children's communication skills to the highest possible level n support staff to identify and take more opportunities to fully promote children's independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 257869 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10113084 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 24 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person Beaupre Under 5's Centre Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01945774152 Date of previous inspection 5 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

Beaupre Under 5 Centre registered in 1985. The centre operates from within the grounds of Beaupre Community Primary School. The centre employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The centre opens from Monday to Friday term time only. Sessions are from 8.45am until 2.45pm. The centre provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n Children spoke to 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 The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during snack time. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff and committee members.

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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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