Croft Pre School

Inspection of Croft Pre School Scout & Guide H Q, Providence Row, Market Weighton, YORK YO43 3FE

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is inadequate

Children's welfare is not protected. The provider has not made all the required improvements since their last inspection. The designated safeguarding lead does not have the knowledge and skills they need to fulfil their role. Children mainly behave well. For example, older children help younger children as they create a picture. However, the expectations for children's behaviour are not clear. Children sometimes run inside, with some staff only advising them 'no running'. Children do not understand what the consequences of their behaviour might be, as staff fail to explain this to them. Staff do not effectively help children to learn how to keep themselves safe.

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The provision is inadequate

Children choose what they would like to play with at the pre-school. Staff know what children need to learn next to help them in their development. However, staff, the manager, and the special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) do not always share information in a timely way, to consider the support the child needs. As a result, children do not make the progress of which they are capable across the seven areas of learning. Children enjoy the resources and activities on offer. They spend time with staff as they solve problems, such as how to get the wooden ball down the ramp. Staff encourage children to keep on trying. This helps them to concentrate and builds their resilience.

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need to do better?

n Children mainly behave well and require little adult support. When children try to use the same toy, a conflict occurs. Although staff try to resolve the conflict, this is not consistent for children. Some staff distract children and others try to explain what went wrong. As a result, children do not know the expectation. They do not learn the skills they need to help them to understand their behaviour and emotions. n Children are not able to access fresh drinking water during the day at pre- school. There is a jug which is out of reach of children. Staff do not offer children a drink from this jug. At snack time, water or milk is offered to children but this is not available at any other time. Children bring their own water bottles, which are kept outside the pre-school room. The manager explains they often have juice in their bottles for lunch. This does not support their oral health. The manager has not provided children or families with any information about how

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need to do better?

to improve or maintain their oral health. n Staff do not consistently support children's communication and language skills. For example, some staff do not give children enough time to think and respond as they ask questions. They quickly move on to the next question, leaving children unable to share their own ideas. Some staff use sign language with the children. However, this is not consistent. As a result, children do not make good

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need to do better?

20 October 2022 progress in their communication and language skills. n Staff identify when children may need additional support in their learning, such as when children are not making progress in their communication and language development. Although staff are aware of this, they do not always share this information quickly with the SENCO or parents. When the SENCO is not available, the manager is unable to provide clear information about children who require support. This means that children do not always receive the timely support they need to help them make the progress of which they are capable. n Staff do not consistently share information with parents about their child's learning needs. Parents are not always aware who their child's key person is and what their child is learning. Although staff know the children well, information is not shared effectively to further support children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the manager has made some changes to the educational programme at the pre-school. For example, staff plan activities linked to a story and they now ensure the activity builds on what their key children know and can do. This helps staff to have a better understanding of how to challenge children further. As a result, children are more engaged in their learning. n The manager has ambitious plans for the outdoor learning environment. They explain how they work with the local community. For example, a local group has built a mud kitchen for them. They have put this in the garden to help children to be creative and gain a better understanding of the world. n The manager has improved the supervision of staff. She has time with staff to discuss their next steps in their professional development. For example, the manager and staff team have identified behaviour management training. Staff

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need to do better?

explain how they hope the training will help them and the children. However, not all weaknesses in staff practice and knowledge have been identified. This results in children not benefiting fully from a quality provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The designated safeguarding lead does not have a detailed understanding of her role and responsibilities. She has failed to follow the local safeguarding partnership policies and procedures when an allegation is made against a member of staff. She does not show her understanding of the timescales for reporting concerns. Although she would report concerns about a child's welfare, she does not fully understand the setting's safeguarding policy. This does not protect children's welfare. Since the last inspection, all staff have completed training to improve their safeguarding knowledge and understanding. This includes identifying possible signs of radicalisation and extreme views.

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Due date

ensure the designated safeguarding lead has the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfil their role, including maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues and knowing what to do in the event of an allegation, in line with your local safeguarding children partnership procedures 25/11/2022

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Due date

ensure staff consistently reinforce clear boundaries and expectations of children's behaviour, and manage behaviour appropriately 25/11/2022

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ensure children have access to fresh drinking water and that their good oral health is promoted. 25/11/2022

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improve staff's understanding of how to support children's communication and language development 16/12/2022

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have early discussions with a child's parents, where their progress causes concern, and agree and put in place targeted support for their learning 16/12/2022

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Due date

provide parents with information about their child's key person, learning and development, including how they can further support learning at home. 16/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314740 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10244692 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 The Croft Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01430 874192 Date of previous inspection 18 May 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Croft Pre School registered in 1992 and is situated in Market Weighton, near York. The pre-school employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate qualifications at level 3 and the manager holds a qualification at level 6. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 8.30am to 4pm. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the manager about the leadership and management of the setting. 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 manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during group time. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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Inspection activities

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