Pippins Pre-School (crediton)

Inspection of Pippins Pre-School (crediton) Market Square House, Market Street, Crediton, Devon EX17 2BN

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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

The pre-school is welcoming, warm and friendly with bright open spaces for children to learn in. Each room includes many engaging activities, learning areas and carefully planned experiences. The staff and manager organise the environment well so that it is welcoming for the children who attend the setting. Staff plan effectively for what children need to learn next. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress.

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The provision is good

Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents comment that their children settle well, enjoy coming to pre-school and learn new things. Additional funding for children with SEND has been used effectively and children have made progress from these interventions.

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The provision is good

Staff support children's self-care and independent skills well. For example, children can access fresh fruit to eat and water to drink throughout the day.

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The provision is good

The leaders and staff are ambitious and provide a stimulating curriculum for the children to follow. Staff teach children letter sounds, use signs and words, and model the correct sequence for counting numbers. In group moments, the children are calm and listen well. Staff plan well to help children make the move on to school. For example, the pre-school has strong links with the local primary schools and pre-school staff visit the schools with the children who are moving up.

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n Leaders and managers plan the curriculum well and make sure they share this with other staff. They create a positive and supportive working environment for staff and children. n The positive atmosphere that the team creates is reflected in the attitude of the children who attend the setting and, overall, staff manage children's behaviour well. However, at times, not all staff continually share this good practice to help children regulate their emotions, particularly when faced with changes in the daily routine. n Children make good progress. For example, children in the pre-school class enjoyed playing on the balance beams and exploring the water activity in the outside area. They also enjoyed listening to a book about the oceans and were confident in discussing how important it is to recycle and look after the oceans. The butterfly room were exploring 'Things that Move' and enjoyed making cardboard tractors that they then painted. However, at times, staff place less

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need to do better?

focus in teaching children about the wider world and other cultures compared to other areas of learning.

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18 July 2022 n The staff are patient, supportive and encouraging. For example, they say 'well done' to children when they finish a task or help another child. In the sensory rooms, the staff speak calmly and gently. The staff use and model language that is positive. n The children are motivated and confident. They concentrate and engage in their learning. Children learn to undertake small tasks, such as collecting their personal belongings and tidying away toys at the end of play time. The children are confident to learn and recount previous experiences with others. n Staff are aware of the additional support children may need due to the COVID- 19 pandemic. They know that children and parents may need more help when they first start at the setting. n Staff are aware of the need for children to develop good communication and to hear new vocabulary. They help children to develop a love of reading. The manager has created a lending library for the parents and children to borrow

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books from the setting to take home. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The pre-school uses a range of communication methods, such as email, an online journal and face-to-face meetings, to keep good links with the families and to support their child's development. n Staff complete training and continue their professional development. They gain new knowledge and skills that they use effectively to teach the children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children are safe and secure in the pre-school. The leaders and managers follow rigorous recruitment procedures to employ suitable staff. The managers train all new staff members with a well-planned induction programme, which includes the setting's safeguarding policies and procedures. The managers ensure that all the staff are up to date in their safeguarding training and provide various opportunities for continued professional development. Safeguarding measures and any updates are discussed at staff meetings and shared in weekly emails to ensure everyone is up to date in their knowledge and practice. Staff are confident in the policies and procedures to follow to ensure the children are safe.

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should:

n support all staff to provide clear and consistent messages for children to help them manage their feelings better n provide better experiences for the children to learn about the wider world and to appreciate differences, to reflect current attitudes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2556851 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10246114 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 56 Number of children on roll 108 Name of registered person Pippins Pre School (Crediton)

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reference number

Telephone number 01363 772474 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Pippins Pre-School (crediton) registered at its current premises in 2019 and is situated in Crediton, Devon. The pre-school is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, all year round. The pre-school is in receipt of education funding for children aged two, three and four years. There are 31 members of staff working directly with children. Of these, 17 hold appropriate qualifications to at least level 2. The manager holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 The inspector took a tour of the pre-school with the deputy manager, including the outdoor area. n The inspector spoke with the practitioners and children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector read feedback forms from parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the deputy manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the deputy manager. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school.

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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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