2 To School

Inspection of 2 To School Longridge C of E Primary School, Berry Lane, Preston PR3 3JA

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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 arrive at the setting happy and confident. The key-person approach is firmly embedded to help children settle in quickly. Children are very confident to approach their familiar adults for comfort and reassurance. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They respond well to staff's expectations and follow instructions without needing reminders. Children know how to share, wait their turn and have the upmost respect for each other. Children are kind to their friends; their manners are extremely good. For example, without prompting, children will say 'please' and 'thank you' to staff and each other.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a good range of toys, resources and activities that support their learning and development. They make choices about their play and activities. For instance, children enjoy a range of stories and actively seek out books to be read to them, either alone or in small groups. They enjoy the cosy area where they listen to their favourite stories with excitement. Children move freely around the setting and develop their imaginations successfully. For example, they engage with small-world figures promoting their language and communication skills.

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need to do better?

n Children have a variety of opportunities to support their physical development skills. For example, a sports coach delivers regular sessions of sports activities and yoga. Children learn how to move in a variety of ways, such as balancing in poses during a yoga session. This helps children show awareness of space, for themselves and others. n Staff work effectively together to support children who speak English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They quickly identify any child who may need additional support. Staff are persistent and determined in engaging with specialist professionals and supporting parents. This means that children are assessed promptly and, where necessary, quickly benefit from the targeted support they need. n Overall, staff promote children's language and communication well. Staff introduce new words to widen children's vocabulary, such as 'Taj Mahal'. They

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constantly speak to children, narrate what is going on, read stories and sing familiar songs. However, on occasion, staff do not fully enhance children's thinking and language skills. For example, they do not always give them enough time when responding to the questions they ask. n Children thoroughly enjoy taking part in an activity to investigate a pumpkin. They learn new words, such as 'gooey' and 'slimy', as they scoop the seeds and count how many they have. They discuss what you can do with the seeds, for example, saying 'you can plant them to grow big pumpkins.' Children enjoy exploring the pumpkin using spoons to scoop the inside out into bowls to make

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11 October 2022 soup. Children use a wide range of vocabulary. This encourages them to make predictions in their play. n Staff promote children's good health effectively and provide guidance for parents on issues, such as oral hygiene and healthy eating. Children are offered a nutritious breakfast when they arrive and enjoy healthy snacks during the morning. This helps children to learn the importance of making healthy choices. n Children have some opportunities to be independent throughout the day. For example, children enjoy being the 'helper', to clear away after snack time. However, on occasions, staff are too quick to help children with their personal care needs, such as using a tissue. This reduces children's opportunities to gain skills in personal hygiene. n Staff make the most of the great outdoor space they have recently renovated. Children learn about how to grow vegetables in the garden plot. This helps

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children to learn the key features of the life cycle of a plant through planting seeds and bulbs so that children can observe it growing. n The manager supports staff and monitors their practice through continuous development. They plan as a team to ensure they are providing a curriculum that is balanced to meet all the needs of the children. Staff's well-being is consistently supported. This means that staff feel valued and enjoy their roles. n The manager and staff team have worked hard to develop strong parent partnerships. Parents are extremely positive about the care and learning their children receive and they comment how happy they are with the pre-school. Staff share information with parents about their child's learning at the end of every day and share ideas to support home learning. This helps parents with ideas about how they can continue their child's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff have a good understanding of their responsibility in recognising and reporting any concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is given a high priority and staff are vigilant to any concerns through attending training. Staff carry out daily risk assessments to ensure children are safe in the setting and when outdoors. The manager uses effective systems to recruit staff and to ensure their ongoing suitability. This helps to ensure that staff are suitable for their roles and responsibilities. Staff supervise children well throughout the day.

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should:

n allow children more time to think and respond during interactions, to extend their thinking and language skills n strengthen children's opportunities to learn how to develop their personal

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481773 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10233321 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 20 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person 2 To School Pre School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01772780809 Date of previous inspection 21 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

2 To School was registered in 2013. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications, including one at a level 5. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 8.00am until 5.30pm. 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 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 spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The management team and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the setting and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The deputy manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation to review

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the quality of education. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n A range of documentation was reviewed, including staff qualification certificates

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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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