Chipping Sodbury Pre-School

Inspection of Chipping Sodbury Pre- School The Scout Hut, The Ridings, St John's Way, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, South Glos BS37 6PQ

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children arrive happy, excited and eager to learn at the pre-school. They are warmly welcomed by the nurturing and friendly staff. Staff act as excellent role models. Children learn through highly effective hands-on experiences. Staff enthusiastically join in with the children's play and spontaneously develop their learning. For example, staff seize the moment to discuss 'hot' and 'cold' as the sun begins to melt the ice they have found.

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The provision is good

There is a clear focus on independency in the pre-school. Children enjoy making decisions about their own self-care and needs. For example, children delight when recalling what they need to wear to go outside in poor weather. Staff also have regular conversations with the children about ways of staying safe. Children confidently risk assess the outdoor area before they go out to play.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is exemplary. Children show high regard to staff and each other, demonstrating exceptional behaviour. They politely speak to each other during play, sharing and taking turns. Children display excellent positive attitudes to learning. They are impressively self-sufficient and keen to do things for themselves. Children show immense pride in their work and are keen to show their creations.

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n The manager is an inspiring and passionate leader. She is highly committed to the continuous development of the pre-school. The manager shares her vision with her competent team of staff. She values the knowledge and enthusiasm that the staff bring to the provision and cares deeply about their well-being. The manager inspires staff to attend training and develop their practice. For example, following staff training about building children's independence, children show delight in making 'healthy pizzas'. They skilfully peel mushrooms, before cutting them and placing them on their pizza. Children then recall their prior knowledge in their play, such as peeling real leeks and using these to make pretend soup in the role play area. Together, the manager and her team strive for the best outcomes for all children. n Staff promote children's communication and language skills well. They quickly identify whether a child may need early intervention. Staff know their children

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need to do better?

exceptionally well. They make sure that they are supporting them based on their individual needs. They clearly introduce new words to the younger children, such as 'blueberries' or 'pepperoni'. Staff use appropriate questioning techniques to develop children's learning. However, occasionally, children are not always given enough time to think and respond for themselves. n Staff introduce mathematical language into children's learning and play. Children

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8 December 2022 enjoy filling containers with sand as staff ask them how many more scoops they will need to fill them. Older children confidently comment that if they use one more scoop, it will make two scoops. Staff encourage younger children's understanding of prepositional language. For example, they teach children the words 'behind' or 'in front of' as they roll toy vehicles down a ramp. n Staff monitor children's learning and development closely. They have a deep understanding of what the children in their care need to do next to move on in their development. Staff have a strong awareness of their key children's interests and personalities. They share this information across the team to ensure continuity of care. Staff apply this knowledge when planning motivating activities to promote children's development. However, at times, staff do not consistently involve the quieter children to help them take a more active part in

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their learning. n Children have plenty of opportunity to access fresh air and exercise. They spend as much time as possible outside, in all weather. Children thrive in the stimulating outdoor area. They thoroughly enjoy running around, being imaginative and riding confidently on balance bicycles. Children work together, constructing in the builders' role play area, and they enjoy writing a list of ingredients so they can go on a pretend shopping trip. n Parents speak highly of the staff and comment that their children make good progress. They report that staff go 'above and beyond' to know the children so well and meet their needs. Parents say that they feel included in their children's learning and development. Staff give parents ideas of how they can support their children's learning at home. For example, they have implemented a 'recipe of the month', sharing ingredients to make a meal 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 knowledge of how to safeguard children in their care. The manager ensures that staff keep up to date with mandatory training. Staff confidently describe the signs and symptoms of abuse that might indicate a child is at risk from potential harm. They know the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child or the conduct of a colleague. The manager has appropriate measures in place to ensure that staff remain suitable for their roles. All staff are vigilant in their supervision of children. For example, they inform colleagues when they leave the room.

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should:

n provide children with enough time to think and respond to the questions they are asked, to support their communication skills even more

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should:

8 December 2022 n support quieter children consistently so they are fully involved in their learning, to enable them to participate actively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446919 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10235779 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 24 Number of children on roll 28 Name of registered person Chipping Sodbury Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01454327328 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Chipping Sodbury Pre-School first registered in 1967 and re-located to the current premises in 2012. The pre-school is managed by a voluntary committee. It operates from a single-storey Scout hut in Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday, from 8.45am to 3.45pm, during school term time only. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are five members of staff, all of whom hold relevant qualifications at level 3. The manager also holds a management qualification at level 4.

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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 A learning walk was carried out with the manager to understand how they deliver the curriculum. n The inspector talked to the pre-school's special educational needs coordinator about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching through observations while evaluating the impact it has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of practice with the manager. n Staff talked to the inspector about their key children and discussed their understanding of safeguarding and welfare matters. n The opinions and views of children and parents were considered during the inspection.

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n A sample of documentation was reviewed during the inspection, including suitability checks and first-aid 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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