Jackanory Pre-school

Inspection of Jackanory Pre-school Chobham Community Centre, MacMahon Close, Chobham, Surrey GU24 8NG

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy, calm and confident in the environment. They demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and enjoy taking part in the daily routine. For example, they all sit down together for snack and lunchtimes. Staff create a social atmosphere where the children enjoy each other's company and show respect for one another.

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The provision is good

Children have developed good relationships with staff members and feel valued when sharing their thoughts and ideas. They have built trust in the staff members so feel comfortable taking appropriate risks, such as climbing over the A-frame climbing wall. Staff members use praise and encouragement to promote determination and challenge. Children show excitement and pride when they achieve new skills. This helps children make good progress.

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The provision is good

Children's previous experiences are given careful consideration. Staff members use this information to effectively plan provision and activities that support each child's needs. For example, they used stacking cups and kinetic sand to develop children's dexterity skills. Children enjoy the outdoor space and have lots of opportunities to explore the garden. This helps develop their gross-motor skills and keeps them physically active. For example, children were happy building balancing courses and scooting up and down the tarmac.

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need to do better?

n The manager is aware of the local community and how she can support families in the setting. She works closely with local schools to understand school readiness and how the staffing team can help children develop the key skills required for later learning. n The manager has a clear vision of the skills she'd like children to learn during their time at setting. These skills promote emotional development, communication and language and independence. However, the overall curriculum is not always clear or well sequenced, which means at times staff have not considered ways to deepen children's knowledge and understanding. n The setting's key-person approach is effective. Staff members build close relationships with their children and families. They show a good understanding of children's previous and current learning and use this information to inform future practice. Staff members know their children's interests and use these to

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engage them in learning experiences. For example, while playing with the farm they used singing to support a child's individual needs. This had a positive impact on the child's emotional well-being and engagement. n Staff respond positively to children and have a nurturing presence. Staff model positive and kind behaviour which creates a respectful culture. Children are

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27 September 2022 confident to ask staff members for help and will freely express themselves. At times, however, staff have not considered ways to extend these interactions and challenge children's thinking further. n The manager and staff have identified the impact the pandemic has had on children's communication and social development. They have focused on these skills in their provision, especially with those aged two- to three-years-old. Staff comment on children's play and role model turn taking to support them in developing these skills. n Parents speak very highly of the setting. They praise the staff for their communication and enjoy receiving regular updates via the online journal system. The manager supports families in finding out what funding they are entitled to and provides regular reminders so families can access this. n The setting promotes healthy eating and works closely with parents to plan

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healthy snacks and lunch. For example, they provide families with a weekly menu idea to support their understanding of healthy eating. Parents provide snacks and lunches. Allergies are taken into consideration and parents updated so they can reflect this in the food they provide.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff understand their role and responsibilities in safeguarding children. They are aware of the signs and symptoms relating to abuse and children's welfare. Staff show a good understanding of the procedures to follow and the services they would report concerns to. Staff attend safeguarding training which helps keep their safeguarding knowledge and practice up to date. Children's absences are closely monitored to identify any patterns of concern. The manager understands her responsibilities in checking new and existing staff members' suitability. A good induction process enables new staff members to gain a clear understanding of policies and procedures.

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should:

n support staff further in developing communication and language skills so that children develop a wider vocabulary and have meaningful interactions n review and develop the curriculum so that all staff feel confident to put it into practice and fully understand how activities build on children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282018 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10228351 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 33 Name of registered person Jackanory Pre-school Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01276857209 Date of previous inspection 4 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Jackanory Pre-school registered in 2004. It operates from Chobham Community Centre in Surrey. It is open Monday to Friday, from 9.15am to 2.15pm, during school terms only. There are six permanent members of staff and one bank staff member, who work with the children on various days. The manager holds a level 3 qualification, five members of staff have qualifications at level 2 or level 3 and one is unqualified. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual and manager about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a speech and language activity with the manager.

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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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