Willesborough Baptist Preschool

Inspection of Willesborough Baptist Preschool Willesborough Baptist Church, Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0QR

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

There are weaknesses in staff deployment, and staff do not always supervise children well enough. This means that children's safety is not fully assured.

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The provision is inadequate

Children arrive happily and are welcomed by the friendly staff. Older children are confident and immerse themselves in their play. For example, they enjoy role playing as they use small-world figures. However, younger children and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive very limited interaction from staff. As a result, these children spend long periods wandering and are not engaged in meaningful learning. Therefore, children do not all receive the same opportunities, which has an impact on the progress they make in their development.

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The provision is inadequate

Most staff do not consistently support children's learning. At times during the inspection, some staff sat or stood watching the children rather than engaging in positive interactions to enhance their learning. Despite this, there are times when children are engaged in purposeful activities with staff, such as learning how to use scissors correctly. Children engage well when they are given opportunities to join in with group activities. For example, they enjoy exploring play dough, using their imagination as they pretend to make cupcakes. However, there are weaknesses in the quality of teaching, as most staff do not recognise when to remain engaged in an activity, to support children's learning. For example, while supporting children who were playing with the dough, staff became distracted and moved away. This disrupted the learning that was taking place.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not have consistent opportunities to develop their independence and self-care skills. Most staff do things for children without encouraging them to have a go at doing it themselves first. This does not support children to become independent learners. For example, when children are asked to find their coats, they automatically hand them to staff to put on for them.

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need to do better?

n Staff do not adequately supervise children to ensure their safety. For example, during the inspection, children were unsupervised at times while eating, meaning that staff were not on hand to deal with a potential emergency, such as choking. n Staff offer a range of activities and opportunities for children to engage in learning. For example, the resources available reflect the seven areas of learning and are accessible for children to use freely. At times, children benefit from positive interactions, such as group singing. However, not all staff have sufficient understanding of the intent of the activities they are offering to children, and the

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need to do better?

11 January 2023 focus becomes confused. For example, staff plan for children to learn about differences as they grow while learning how to use scissors correctly during a cutting activity. This impacts on the success of either concepts being understood by children. n Staff do not consistently provide opportunities for children to develop their communication skills. During the inspection, some staff physically manoeuvred the youngest children without providing an explanation of the expectations. For example, some staff moved children into position as they were preparing to line up before going into the garden. n Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they have access to an outdoor space where they run, climb and balance. Older children use the climbing equipment with confidence. However, some staff do not recognise or support the youngest children effectively when they show an

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interest in using the climbing equipment. Therefore, the youngest children do not have the same opportunities to develop their physical skills, highlighting the inconsistency in providing quality teaching. n Staff provide children with healthy snacks and work alongside parents to ensure that children have healthy, balanced lunches. This allows children to develop a positive attitude towards their food. Staff encourage children to wash their hands before mealtimes, promoting good hygiene practices. n Staff support children with managing their behaviour. As a result, children generally behave well. Staff recognise children who require some additional support with their behaviour and actively try to help them. For example, they talk to the children about the impact of their actions. This helps children to understand the feelings of others. n Parents report positively on the care their children receive. They feel well

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need to do better?

informed about children's learning and are very complimentary of the support they receive from the manager. Staff display a noticeboard to share information and inform parents about the daily activities and snacks that have been provided for children. n The manager has a good understanding of how to provide additional support to children with SEND. She liaises with other professionals to ensure that children have access to the support they need. However, staff do not consistently engage and implement these support strategies to enable children with SEND to make progress in their development. n The manager offers support for staff through observations and supervisions, but this is not targeted well enough to ensure that staff are secure in their understanding of how children learn. A lack of consistency in staff performance and their quality of teaching impacts the support children receive to enhance their learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The weakness in the arrangements to supervise children mean that their safety is not sufficiently ensured. However, staff have good safeguarding knowledge of how

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Safeguarding

11 January 2023 to recognise the potential signs and symptoms of abuse. They know what to do should they be concerned about a child. The manager ensures that staff complete regular safeguarding training so that their knowledge is kept up to date. The manager works closely with other professionals, such as specialist teachers, to ensure that children receive the support they need. She understands her legal duty to protect children from harm and has procedures in place if an allegation is made about a member of staff.

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Due date

ensure staff are deployed effectively and are vigilant in their supervision of children, particularly at mealtimes, to identify and address potential risks 12/01/2023

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Due date

provide staff with effective support, coaching and monitoring, to ensure they consistently provide good-quality teaching 12/03/2023

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Due date

enhance staff's knowledge and understanding of how to support children with SEND effectively. 12/02/2023

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should:

n provide children with opportunities, ensuring they receive age-appropriate levels of challenge to enhance their independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2609381 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10264295 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 32 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person Willesborough Baptist Preschool CIO

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reference number

Telephone number 01233 632739 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Willesborough Baptist Preschool registered in 2020, following a change of company status, having previously been registered since 2012. The setting is located in Ashford, Kent and is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, term time only. The setting employs 11 members of staff, of whom one holds a level 6 qualification, three hold a level 3 qualification, and four hold a level 2 qualification. The setting receives 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 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 manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual 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 inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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