Thurmaston Village Pre-School

Inspection of Thurmaston Village Pre- School Memorial Hall, Melton Road, Thurmaston, LEICESTER LE4 8BD

p.1

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

p.1

The provision is inadequate

Children's welfare is compromised. The manager has failed to ensure that there is a member of staff present who holds a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. This does not support children's safety and welfare, and puts the children at risk.

p.2

The provision is inadequate

Children arrive at the pre-school eager to learn. They are supported by encouraging staff and form close relationships with their key person. Children explore numerous enticing activities. They show delight in mixing pulses into water to make soup. They use communication skills to talk about the consistency of the soup and compare it to soup they eat at home. They use their fine-motor skills to carefully spoon the mixture into bowls. Children use their mathematical skills to compare bricks. They compare big and small bricks, lining them up against each other in a pattern and push them down, so that they fall one by one.

p.2

The provision is inadequate

Children excitedly use instruments in time to music. They bang beaters together as they sing 'Twinkle, Twinkle'. This helps children form words and make rhythmic and repetitive sounds with instruments. Children learn about oral health and healthy practices as they play with dolls. They brush the doll's teeth and wash the dolls, learning the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Children develop their physical skills by balancing on stepping stones and moving their bodies with large hoops. They throw and catch balls together. This helps to develop their hand-to- eye coordination.

p.2

need to do better?

n The provider fails to ensure the legal requirements are met. There is no member of staff on site with a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. This puts the children at risk in the event of an emergency. n The children learn about the world around them from daily visits in the local environment. They enjoy visits to the local nature reserve and other local amenities, such as the library and the park. This benefits the children. They develop good physical skills and gain an understanding about their community. n The manager has adopted a curriculum that is inclusive and ambitious. Children benefit from an engaging environment. It is designed to give all children the knowledge they require before moving on to the next stage in their life. n Staff use daily communication activities to enhance speech and language. This builds on what the children already know and introduces new words through rhymes and songs. This supports the children to make good progress at pre-

p.2

need to do better?

school. n The manager monitors the practice of her staff. She ensures that she shares ideas for improvement. However, at times staff are not provided with the support needed to ensure they understand the intent behind their key children's

p.2

need to do better?

24 May 2022 learning. This results in children not receiving consistent opportunities to build on what they know and can do. n Staff are sensitive to the needs of the children, particularly following the COVID- 19 pandemic. They have identified a need to provide a literacy rich environment. Children enjoy regular stories and have a book theme every term. This enables children to explore a wide range of stories that they may not have experienced previously. n Parents speak warmly of the setting and talk about how well their children have settled. They speak about how the communication is good and key persons have close relationships to their child. This benefits the children. Information is freely shared about children's development and parents can support their child to learn at home, based on the activities children have experienced at pre-school. n Children's behaviour is, generally, good. Children are gently reminded of the

p.2

need to do better?

rules at pre-school. Staff skilfully help children to manage their feelings and behaviour. They praise children when they see positive behaviour and achievements, which helps children to feel positive about themselves. n Staff use children's interests to provide meaningful activities. A child shows an interest in reptiles. Staff respond to this and introduce children to different types of reptile. This allows the staff to build on the children's interests and extend their learning further.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The manager has failed to ensure the staff have an up-to-date first-aid certificate, consequently, none of the staff are first-aid trained. This puts the children at significant risk. Nevertheless, the manager and staff understand the signs and symptoms which may indicate a child is at risk from harm. They are aware of other risks, such as unsafe use of technology and extremist views. They understand the procedure to take if they have concerns about a child. They have adopted a robust risk assessment to ensure potential risks in the environment are minimised.

p.3

Due date

ensure staff undertake first-aid training and ensure the qualification is maintained. 24/06/2022

p.3

should:

24 May 2022 n ensure support is given to all staff to understand the curriculum intent, so that they can extend children's learning at every opportunity.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY349077 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064471 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.5

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 7 Name of registered person Foster, Lara Alice

p.5

reference number

Telephone number 0116 269 6406 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2015

p.5

Information about this early years setting

Thurmaston Village Pre-School registered in 2007. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens on Monday from 9.15am until 12.15pm and Tuesday to Thursday from 9am to 3pm, term time only. The pre- school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.5

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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the manager. n Parents and carers shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

p.6

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.

p.6

Inspection activities

24 May 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7