Roberttown Lane Pre-School

Inspection of Roberttown Lane Pre- School The Scout Hut, Roberttown Lane, Roberttown, Liversedge, West Yorkshire WF15 7LF

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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 and thrive in this welcoming pre-school. They settle quickly through the nurturing and consistent care that staff provide. Staff know children very well. They provide tailored care to meet children's individual needs. Children's emotional well-being is strong.

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The provision is good

Children talk confidently to visitors about what they are doing. For example, they describe how they have made a fish by arranging the different-coloured two- dimensional shapes. Children feel safe at pre-school and enjoy plenty of uninterrupted time to play. They confidently explore and develop high levels of concentration. Children's behaviour is good. They learn to care for the environment. Children work well together as they sweep the sand and put it in the bin. They also plant flowers to brighten up the local community and take part in a local gardening competition.

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The provision is good

Staff recognise the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children who were born just before, and during, this time. They work hard to ensure that any gaps in children's development are supported. Staff have high expectations of children, overall. Children learn how to play traditional games. They wait patiently until it is their turn. Older children use scissors competently, and younger children are taught how to hold and use scissors safely.

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need to do better?

n Staff support children's literacy skills very well. They help children to develop their understanding of a wide range of stories. Staff read stories every day and repeat them regularly. They use very expressive voices that help to capture children's interest. Children concentrate well and listen attentively. They develop good memory recall skills and correctly predict what will happen next. n Children jump and hop energetically as they play hopscotch. Children show good balance and coordination. They accurately throw a wooden disc onto the numbers. Older children correctly identify the number 'nine' that the disc lands on. Staff adapt their teaching effectively to help to support younger children's counting skills. They reinforce this through touching each number as children count. Children develop good mathematical understanding. n Staff teach children new songs and repeat familiar songs. They adapt the tone

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of their voice as they sing loudly and quietly. Children thoroughly enjoy singing enthusiastically. They develop a strong knowledge of songs and rhymes. Children play musical instruments to accompany the songs they sing. They display a good sense of rhythm. However, staff do not consistently use opportunities to extend children's language and vocabulary skills. For example, they do not name the different instruments that children use.

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5 October 2022 n The manager supports staff's professional development well. Staff are swift to identify any concerns relating to children's development. They work closely with a range of other professionals and settings to support children's learning. The manager uses additional funding for eligible children effectively. Children benefit from consistently high levels of staff interaction. n Parents speak highly of the pre-school. They are kept informed about their children's learning. Parents state that their children are happy. They say that their children want to come to the pre-school, even during the holidays. They value the weekly stay-and-play sessions and how these help their children to become familiar with the pre-school before they attend. Parents recommend the pre-school to others. n Staff promote children's independence incredibly well. Children select their own name card and put it on the board to show that they have arrived at the pre-

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school. They dress themselves when going outdoors and manage their self-care needs competently. Children confidently wash and dry their own hands and put the paper towels in the bin. n Children are physically active indoors and outdoors. They enjoy spending time outdoors and excitedly explore the bamboo cave. Children develop their understanding of the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. They understand which foods and drinks are healthy or unhealthy. Children take part in community garden projects. Staff teach them how to grow food from seeds. Children plant the seeds, water them and watch them grow. They work with staff to grow a range of foods, including sweetcorn, that they harvest in the autumn.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and deputy manager have an in-depth knowledge of how to protect children. Staff recognise the possible signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. They understand the procedure to follow should they have concerns about a child or the behaviour of a colleague. All staff are trained in paediatric first aid. This helps them to act swiftly should a child have an accident. Staff are vigilant and ensure that no one can enter the pre-school unannounced. The manager organises regular fire evacuations to help children understand what to do in an emergency. She also ensures that children's privacy is maintained when using social media.

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should:

n expand children's language consistently and develop their vocabulary skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 311342 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10229408 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 25 Name of registered person Roberttown Lane Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07855 159665 Date of previous inspection 8 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Roberttown Lane Pre-School registered in 1993 and is located in Liversedge, West Yorkshire. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including four who hold qualifications at level 3. The pre-school is open from Monday to Friday during term time. On Monday, sessions are from 9am to 12.30pm. On Tuesday to Friday, sessions are from 8am to 4pm. The pre-school 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 pre-school 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 pre-school. n The manager and the inspector had a learning walk together. The manager told the inspector about what she wants the children to learn and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the pre-school and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector evaluated a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n Parents told the inspector how their children's learning is supported and how staff keep them informed. n The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The manager discussed her self-evaluation and plans for the pre-school. She showed the inspector relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of

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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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