Pony & Panda at Petts Wood

Inspection of Petts Wood Mandarin- English Preschool Southborough Lane Baptist Church, Southborough Lane, Bromley, Kent BR2 8BQ

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children show that they are happy and ready to learn as they enter the setting. They receive good levels of support, which motivate them to explore the rich and varied learning environments. For example, indoors, children practise their small- muscle skills as they pretend to make cups of tea and manipulate play dough. Outdoors, they develop their mathematical skills as they play with water or in the mud kitchen. Children gain important skills that are needed for their future education.

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The provision is good

Children respond well to staff's high expectations for their learning. Their enjoyment of learning Mandarin and English is clear to see. This is because staff are enthusiastic and provide children with constant praise and encouragement. Children sing popular nursery songs, count items and retell stories in both languages. They often giggle and squeal with delight, which shows their enjoyment.

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The provision is good

Children develop warm and trusting relationships with staff, who are friendly, loving and approachable. They receive spontaneous cuddles and plenty of reassurance, which support their emotional well-being. Children are polite and well mannered. Their positive behaviour shows that they feel safe and secure.

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need to do better?

n At the heart of the setting is a strong focus on developing children's knowledge of Mandarin and the English language. Children of all ages have plenty of opportunities to hear and use both languages during play and group activities. As a result, they learn to value the diversity of languages spoken in the setting. n The provider, supported well by dedicated staff, evaluates and brings about positive improvements to benefit children. For example, she has reviewed the organisation of the play areas, which has increased children's confidence in learning. n Staff find that they receive good levels of support from the management team. They have opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills. For example, some staff have completed training which has enhanced children's fascination with media and materials. However, the monitoring of staff's professional development is not focused sharply to identify how individual staff members can

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raise their teaching to the highest level. n Staff observe and monitor children's learning from the outset. They also collect information from parents to help plan age-appropriate activities. For instance, staff teach older children to identify and use different letter sounds in fun and meaningful ways. Children develop their early reading skills in readiness for school. The progress children make from their various starting points is rapid

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16 June 2022 and sustained. n Staff promote children's good health effectively. For example, they ask children to wash their hands regularly to prevent the spread of infections. Children eat healthy and nutritious meals and have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day. They have plenty of opportunities to exercise and have fresh air. Children learn to lead a healthy lifestyle. n Staff encourage children to explore the learning environments freely. This increases children's confidence to make decisions for themselves. However, on some occasions, staff do not plan the daily routines as effectively as possible, particularly between activities and mealtimes. As a result, some children become disengaged from their learning. n Children form strong friendships with their peers. They play well together and take turns. Children's behaviour is good. n From a young age, children gain high levels of independence skills. They take

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age-appropriate responsibility for their own care needs, including toileting. In addition, children help staff to tidy away toys and sweep the floors. This teaches children to look after their environment. n Parents' verbal feedback and responses to the setting's questionnaire are very positive. They appreciate how staff make effective use of the online application to inform them about their children's learning and daily routines. Parents find staff friendly, approachable and committed to their roles and responsibilities. The strong partnership between parents and staff has great benefits for children's learning, including their well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider ensures that staff complete regular training to keep their knowledge of safeguarding up to date. Staff know how to identify potential risks posed to children, including exposure to extreme views and behaviour. They know how to raise their concerns, including if there are allegations against their colleagues. The provider carries out rigorous checks to ensure staff looking after children are suitable to do so. She works well with staff to protect children from any unauthorised persons entering the setting. Staff deployment is effective. This helps staff to supervise children well, indoors and outdoors.

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should:

n extend the opportunities for staff to engage in targeted professional development to build on their teaching skills and to raise these to the highest level n review and improve the planning of the daily routines, particularly between

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16 June 2022 activities and mealtimes, to maximise children's engagement to make even better progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2550628 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10233444 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 36 Name of registered person Petts Wood Mandarin-English Preschool Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07909 428 866 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Petts Wood Mandarin-English Preschool registered in 2019 and it is located in the London Borough of Bromley. The setting is open for 51 weeks from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. There are eight members of staff. Of these, one holds a level 4 and five staff members hold a childcare qualification at level 3. The setting receives funding to provide early education for children aged two-, three- and four-years- old.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the nursery 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 setting. n A joint evaluation of an activity was completed by the inspector and the provider. n The inspector spoke with parents and read written feedback from them to gain their views on the quality of the provision. n The inspector interviewed staff and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The provider showed the inspector around the setting and explained to her how staff plan and implement the curriculum for all the children.

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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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