Lincoln Gardens Pre-School Ltd

Inspection of Lincoln Gardens Pre- School Ltd Lincoln Gardens Community Centre, Stow Road, Scunthorpe DN16 2DY

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children are made to feel welcome by the highly qualified staff, who greet them at the door on their arrival. Staff are caring and nurturing, and children form very close bonds with them. They attentively and meticulously provide high levels of care to meet all children's individual needs. For example, staff provide favourite storybooks on children's arrival. Children feel safe and secure.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are at the heart of everything that staff do. Managers and staff have the highest aspirations for all children. They recognise each child is a unique individual. Children are very happy. They play with their friends with great confidence. Children who are new to the pre-school settle very swiftly. Staff gain a deep understanding of children's needs, through collecting detailed information from parents about their children's development and children's individual portfolios. They build inspiring relationships with families and celebrate special occasions, such as birthdays and new additions to the family. Staff encourage a shared learning approach between home and the pre-school, enabling children to flourish and thrive.

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The provision is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy the wealth of exciting learning opportunities, which stem from their interests. They follow familiar routines and are highly motivated to take part in everything that they do. For instance, when children count eggs, staff enrich children's understanding of the natural world. For example, staff help children to think about the cycle of chicks hatching, and explore the feathers and different textures of the eggs.

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n Managers have high expectations for all staff. They design an ambitious and well-thought-out curriculum. Staff meticulously plan learning experiences for individual children. They consider how to build on children's prior knowledge in each area of learning. For example, children learn about building a campfire and what it would be like to sleep outdoors. Staff encourage children to think of the sounds that they might hear and where they come from. n Staff plan a curriculum which places an importance on developing children's social and emotional development, as well as their early communication skills. Staff are highly reflective and use many effective strategies to develop children's communication and literacy skills. Children consistently use new vocabulary that enables them to communicate effectively. They speak with increasing confidence and fluency. This helps children to build secure, strong foundations for future

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learning, especially in preparation for them to become fluent readers. n Children wear appropriate clothing when they access outdoors and explore their natural surroundings. Children have great fun playing in muddy puddles. They

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18 March 2022 add more water to create an even bigger puddle, which they enjoy splashing in. Staff encourage children to measure using their wellingtons so that they can consider how deep the puddle is before stepping into it. Children find sticks and explore the marks that they can make in the mud. This helps to support their early writing skills. n Children learn to lead healthy lifestyles. Staff remind them to put their hand to their mouth when they cough. They enjoy healthy snacks and develop their self- care and independence skills by independently washing their hands and collecting their own packed lunch from their bags or boxes. n Parents are extremely complimentary about the pre-school staff and managers. They comment that they are 'supportive', 'fabulous' and 'amazing' staff. Parents say that their children love attending and are always well cared for. They comment on the excellent methods which staff and managers use to

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communicate with them. Staff use social media, emails, telephone calls and face-to-face discussions at drop-off and collection times to update parents about their children's learning. n Managers and staff work extensively with professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each child. As such, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities get the help and support they need through timely intervention. The manager has been instrumental in obtaining specialised help and support from professionals, and bespoke training for staff. For example, around planning learning outcomes to meet children's individual needs. n Staff give careful consideration to how any additional funding is spent and to where it has the greatest impact to improve outcomes for children. For instance, funding is used to employ additional staff to work specifically on a one-to-one basis with children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers and staff have an excellent understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child may be at risk of harm, including broader safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. They know who to contact if they have a child protection concern or if a concern is raised against the manager or a member of staff. The manager regularly updates her safeguarding policy in line with current guidance. She has robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff working with children are suitable. The manager checks the ongoing suitability of staff.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483300 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10229714 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 40 Number of children on roll 34 Name of registered person Lincoln Gardens Pre-School Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07935390617 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Lincoln Gardens Pre-School Ltd registered in 2014 and is located in Scunthorpe. The pre-school employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 6, three at level 5 and three at level 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 9.15am until 3.15pm on Monday to Thursday, and from 9.15am until 12.45pm on Friday. The pre-school 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 that 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 inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n A joint observation of an activity was completed by the manager and the inspector. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and children during activities, and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and took their views into account. n The inspector held a meeting with the managers. She reviewed a variety of documents, including evidence of the suitability of staff, first-aid certificates, staff's qualifications and policies.

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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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