St Francis Pre-School

Inspection of St Francis Pre-School Yardley Children's Centre, Yardley Primary School, Hawkwood Crescent, LONDON E4 7PH

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children develop good bonds with the kind and caring staff. Newer children, who are still settling in, receive good levels of support and reassurance as they become more familiar with their new environment and routine. Children take part in a wide range of activities that they enjoy and contribute towards their learning in this welcoming environment. Staff are positive role models and teach children about expected behaviour in a positive way. As a result, children behave well.

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The provision is good

Children show good creativity and imagination as they make decorative fireworks. They enjoy discussing the colours and resources they use and talk about the importance of staying safe when using fireworks. Children also enjoy participating in engaging language activities with matching picture cards. Staff extend their learning effectively, as they support children to discuss different habitats and characteristics of animals.

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The provision is good

Children have fun joining in with familiar stories such as 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. Staff make storytelling exciting and encourage children to make predictions about what might happen next. Furthermore, children join in with literacy activities and learn about objects and letters. This helps to develop their early literacy skills. Children have good opportunities to be active and learn outdoors. Children laugh and smile as they ride on bikes and wheeled toys. This helps develop their gross motor skills and coordination.

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n Children show positive attitudes towards learning. They are curious and enjoy making independent choices based on their interests. Relationships at the pre- school are respectful and supportive. Children's emotional well-being is supported very well. n Staff obtain detailed information from parents when new children join to help them to settle in well. Staff work closely with parents to understand each individual child's likes and needs and take these into account when planning for their future learning. As a result, children settle well and show developing confidence at the pre-school. n Staff monitor children's development and keep parents regularly updated with photos, observations and information about their learning via a learning app. This helps parents stay informed about their children's overall progress. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support with their care and education. Staff swiftly identify when children may need

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some extra help and work closely with parents. They also initiate collaborative working with other processionals to aid children's progress. n Children engage in a variety of experiences to help them understand what

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4 November 2022 makes them unique. Children are encouraged to celebrate and share their own culture and customs. They enjoy learning about a variety of cultural festivals, for instance, through music, art and food. This helps to develop their awareness of different backgrounds and diversity. n Staff work closely with parents to promote children's overall health. For example, they provide children with nutritious snacks and provide information about the benefits of healthy and balanced meals at the pre-school and at home. Children also engage in weekly yoga classes. This contributes to supporting their health and well-being in an effective way. n Parents are very positive about their experiences at the pre-school. They express that their children enjoy attending, enjoy the stimulating activities and they value the welcoming atmosphere that the staff create. n Children receive good support with their learning. However, on occasions some

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staff do not maximise opportunities to extend children's language skills and knowledge to the very highest level. n Staff keep all mandatory training up to date. However, professional development is not sharply focused to help staff to raise the quality of education to the highest possible level. n Leaders regularly monitor staff performance and provide mentoring to help them to enhance their practice. Staff discuss good levels of staff well-being and state that they enjoy their roles. Leaders and staff display good commitment to reflecting on the strengths of the provision and working towards making positive ongoing improvements to enhance outcomes for children and families.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a good understanding of their role to keep children safe. They are knowledgeable about the possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. They also understand the procedures to follow if concerned about a child's welfare. Staff carry out frequent risk assessments to ensure children play in a safe and suitable environment. There are appropriate measures in place to monitor that staff remain suitable for their roles. For instance, regular Disclosure and Barring Service checks are completed to ensure there has not been any changes to staff members suitability.

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should:

n strengthen staff's questioning skills to extend and challenge children's language skills and knowledge to the very highest level n build on the programme of professional development in order to enhance the quality of education to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424194 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10233784 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 53

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Name of registered person

St Francis Playgroup And Parent Toddler Group Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 02085293671 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

St Francis Pre-School registered in 2011. It is situated in Chingford, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The pre-school opens each weekday from 8.30am until 3.30pm, during term time only. The pre-school employs 11 members of staff. All staff but one hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and level 2. The nursery is in receipt of 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 pre-school received since the COVID -19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the manager and has taken this into account of their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector carried out a number of observations both indoors and outdoors and evaluated the quality of the children's experiences at the pre-school. n Views of parents, staff and children were considered during the visit. n A range of documentation was viewed. Such as staff first-aid certificates and qualification information.

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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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