Treasure Children Forever Pre-school

Inspection of Treasure Children Forever Pre-school Giffords Cross Road, CORRINGHAM, Essex SS17 7PZ

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive at this exceptional pre-school. They are truly inquisitive and actively explore the highly stimulating learning opportunities available to them. Children's behaviour is excellent. They have the highest respect for the environment and their friends. Children set themselves a mission to protect butterflies. They use binoculars to search for them and explain in great detail how they are protecting butterflies from drowning in the water. Children are highly aware of the needs of others. They actively choose to support their friends who need extra help, such as by sitting close to them at snack time. Children offer others reassurance, such as by telling them not to worry when they spill their drink.

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The provision is outstanding

Children clearly feel safe, happy and secure and build extremely close attachments to the staff. The highest priority is given to children's health and well-being. All children choose to spend considerable amounts of the day outdoors. Since the last inspection, the garden has been transformed into a truly inspiring learning area. Natural areas entice children to look for wildlife, such as bugs. They know to handle them carefully and to return them to their natural habitat. Children thoroughly enjoy walking barefoot in the flowing stream. They talk about how the water feels on their feet, such as describing it as 'cold and tickly'.

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need to do better?

n The inspirational provider and dedicated staff team have a clear vision for what they want children to achieve. The extensive range of activities they provide is carefully tailored to children's precise needs, interests and what they need to learn next. The curriculum is ambitious and consistently embedded across the pre-school. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make very rapid progress. n Staff place the utmost priority on developing children's communication and language skills. Young children take great pleasure from sharing stories with staff. They answer skilfully crafted questions very well, gaining information from carefully studying pictures. Pre-school children have many opportunities to speak in group situations, which they do with high levels of confidence. They are learning how to debate and come to a group decision, which supports their

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understanding of democracy. n Children with SEND are superbly supported to learn and develop. The special educational needs coordinator, parents and children's key person work in true partnership. They think carefully about how they can precisely meet each child's needs, both in the pre-school and at home. Children's individual education plans are expertly implemented into daily practice. Every small achievement children make is praised, shared and celebrated by all. n Partnerships with parents are exceptionally strong. Parents have the utmost

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12 May 2022 praise for the pre-school and staff. They state they are very well informed about their children's progress and next steps in learning. Staff listen to parents, value their input and see them as partners. Many parents report how the provider and staff have worked with them to get the best possible support for children from external professionals. Parents say their children are exceptionally well prepared for moving on to school. n Children have many opportunities to learn how to develop healthy lifestyles. They carefully follow instructions on a displayed chart as they wash their hands. Children are meticulous with every step and talk about getting rid of germs. A local dentist visiting the pre-school is met by eager, excited children. They learn first hand why they need to eat healthily and clean their teeth regularly. Children enjoy dressing up in personal protective equipment. Staff talk about how visits,

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such as this, break down barriers for children, as they have more understanding of what to expect when they visit the dentist. n Staff turnover is incredibly low. Despite this, the provider has robust recruitment and selection procedures in place. She identifies staff who are suitable and share her vision for high-quality care and education. Staff benefit from regular, constructive feedback about their practice and receive encouragement and coaching that further inspires them. Staff say that they feel highly valued and supported in their role by the provider and other colleagues.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider and staff have exceptional knowledge of how to keep children safe from harm. They all demonstrate an excellent understanding of the potential signs and symptoms that may indicate children are at risk of abuse. Safeguarding policies and procedures are very well understood. As a result, staff are highly confident in what they must do should they have any concerns about children's well-being or the conduct of their colleagues. Staff are also aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as how children may become exposed to radical or extreme views. Managers provide new staff with a thorough induction around safeguarding and child supervision responsibilities. The open communication between staff and the provider promotes effective information sharing, as staff feel listened to and respected.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 404628 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10137564 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 Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 118 Name of registered person Thurrock Christian Fellowship Trust

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reference number

Telephone number 01375 675605 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

Treasure Children Forever Pre-school registered in 2001. The pre-school employs 21 members of childcare staff. Of these, 19 hold appropriate early years qualification at level 2 and above. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday through school term times from 9am until 3pm. The nursery 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 her evaluations. n The provider and inspector completed a learning walk across all areas of the pre-school to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n Two joint observations were carried out and discussed between the provider and the inspector. n The inspector looked at a sample of the pre-school's documentation during a meeting with the provider. This included reviewing information about safeguarding, staff suitability and training. n A selection of staff, children and parents spoke with the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning during activities indoors and outside.

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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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