Kipling Lions Pre-School

Inspection of Kipling Lions Pre-School Rudyard Kipling Primary School, Chalkland Rise, BRIGHTON BN2 6RH

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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 OutstandingOutstanding

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The provision is good

Children play in a safe, secure and well-organised learning environment. They show high levels of curiosity and have exceptionally positive attitudes to learning. Children are eager to find out about the natural world around them. For instance, they participate with great enthusiasm in hunting for insects under tree stump seats in the outdoor area. They become very excited and confidently talk about key features they notice about the insects. Children listen to one another superbly and receive good levels of support to help extend their learning even further. This includes children hearing new words like 'habitat'. This helps them to make connections in their learning that are linked to their play experiences.

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The provision is good

Children behave exceptionally well. On the very rare occasion where a difficulty arises, they receive support that empowers them to recover swiftly. This gives them the skills to be able to work together, take turns and share in their future learning.

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The provision is good

Children are confident. They have positive relationships with their friends and the adults that care for them. They learn about one another's successes. For example, children have a celebration board so they can share their achievements such as attaining their first swimming certificate. This contributes to enhancing their self- esteem.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate good independence skills. They clean their hands and explain they need to do this to 'wash away the germs'. Children enjoy pouring their own drinks at snack time.

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need to do better?

n The manager, who has been in post for less than a year, demonstrates she is ambitious. She receives effective support from the management committee. This helps her accomplish her vision to ensure that all children have access to good- quality care and education. n Children have opportunities to help develop their language skills. For instance, very young children receive support through listening and attention focus groups which use stories and props. Older children participate in sounds and letters activities. However, occasionally, some staff ask children questions which are not always purposeful nor contribute to supporting their learning. At other times, some staff answer questions for children, rather than allowing them time to consider their suggestions before responding. n Parents comment on how incredibly supportive the manager and staff are towards children and families. They comment their children enjoy attending and

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are happy with the care that is on offer. However, not all parents are clear about

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28 April 2022 what their children's key person is focusing on to support their learning and development. n Children have exposure to experiences that help them to learn about people and the wider world. For example, the manager organised for a local artist to visit the children to develop their creative skills. This enables them to practise attempting still life paintings. This helps support children to develop a greater appreciation to find out about the world in which they live. n The manager and staff swiftly identify children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. They ensure children receive intervention from outside professionals in a timely manner. This includes providing one-to-one support where required so that children receive specific support to help meet their individual needs. Furthermore, children have support plans in place that precisely target their aims and goals to help them achieve their highest possible

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outcomes. n Children learn about ways to help them contribute toward staying healthy. This includes hygiene around handwashing and why they need to do this. Children learn about oral health. Staff use discussion and storybooks during group times to explore how and why children need to look after their teeth. n Children play exceptionally cooperatively together and they show high levels of understanding of behaviour rules. For example, when they hear the sound raised for tidy up time, they work superbly together, fetching dustpans and brushes and eagerly clearing up sand from the floor. Staff support children by providing explanations as to why they sweep up the sand so that they do not slip and fall over.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders have taken steps to ensure that all staff have improved safeguarding knowledge. This includes the process to follow should they need to make a referral in line with local procedures. Staff are aware of wider safeguarding issues, including domestic violence and criminal exploitation. Measures are in place to ensure the pre-school is safe, secure and suitable. Staff carry out regular safety checks and headcounts to ensure that all children are within sight and sound of staff at all times. The manager and committee have reviewed recruitment, vetting and ongoing suitability processes, to ensure only appropriate individuals work with children and families at the pre-school.

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should:

n strengthen staff's knowledge around effective teaching skills so that any questions posed to children offer a real purpose that contributes towards

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28 April 2022 supporting their ongoing learning n ensure parents are kept up to date and are communicated with, so they are fully aware of what key persons are focusing on to support their children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130748 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10238537 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 40 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person Kipling Lions Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01273 309 352 Date of previous inspection 8 December 20168 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Kipling Lions Pre-School was registered in 2003 and is managed by a parent-run committee. It is accommodated in a self-contained unit in the grounds of Rudyard Kipling School in Woodingdean, Brighton. The pre-school is open from 8am to 5.30pm, on Monday, Thursday and Friday, and 8am to 4pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays all year round. The provider receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three, and four years. There are eight members of staff, of whom, five hold appropriate level 3 childcare 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 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was completed and discussed with the manager. n The inspector tracked children to establish what it is like for a child at the setting. n The inspector held a discussion with the manager in relation to the leadership and management of the pre-school. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of recruitment, staff's qualifications and their suitability to work with children.

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n The inspector invited parents to share their views. The inspector took account of all feedback received.

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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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