Treetops Preschool

Inspection of Treetops Preschool St. Andrews C Of E Primary School, Nuthurst Street, Nuthurst, Horsham RH13 6LH

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children show that they feel safe and secure at this nurturing and welcoming preschool. They proudly show the inspector their drawings. This shows that they feel confident. Children concentrate for long periods of time on stimulating learning opportunities that staff carefully plan for them following their interests. For example, children eagerly choose small objects, such as sequins to decorate items they have made from dough. Children confidently use rollers, cutters and scissors to make models that are familiar to them, such as birthday cakes and animals.

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The provision is good

Children's language skills are well-supported. For example, they enjoy singing songs, nursery rhymes and join in with stories being read. Children become excited when they discover that mixing 'red' and 'white' makes 'pink''. They use the paint and marbles to make a variety of colourful patterns that they eagerly show to their friends. Children know to place their artwork in their individual drawers. This helps children to feel a sense of belonging.

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The provision is good

Children show good levels of independence. For instance, they know how to safely use knives to butter toasted buns for their snack. Outdoors, children confidently use planks and crates to make ramps and obstacle courses. They work together very well and successfully manage their own risks as they take turns in climbing.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have a clear vision of how they would like to develop the preschool. They are passionate about what it is they want children to achieve in their time at preschool, such as strong communication skills. To help achieve this, staff work closely with parents and attend relevant training to support children's emerging language. n The manager is an experienced practitioner. She is passionate about providing high-quality care and education and is a good role model for staff and children. The manager and staff state that they feel valued and well-supported. n Staff provide a curriculum that is broad and balanced, which takes into consideration children's play interests. They ensure that mathematical language is woven into everyday play. For instance, discussions take place about less and more when children pretend to make ice-creams with sand. They use scoops to fill their cones and count how many they have.

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need to do better?

n Staff know the children well and they successfully incorporate children's interests into purposeful learning experiences. However, at times staff do not make the best use of more spontaneous learning opportunities to challenge children's thinking further. This means that meaningful discussions and extension of learning may be lost. n Children go on outings in the local community that are linked to the curriculum.

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need to do better?

9 February 2023 For example, children visit the village allotments and learn about the bamboo that they see on their journey. During the Spring and Summer months, they enjoy planting seeds to grow tomatoes and herbs and help to care for these. These outings help children to gain an understanding of their local community, and the wider world. n Staff help children develop a love of reading. They use books to help children identify and manage their emotions. As a result, children behave well and are considerate towards each other. n The manager has developed a close relationship with the headteacher and staff from the adjoining school. As a result, preschool children are invited to special events, such as Christmas plays. This helps children to become familiar with the school that they may attend in the future. n Staff ensure that children attending the out-of-school club have their needs met. For example, they ensure that resources children enjoy, such as construction

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need to do better?

and table-top toys are easily available. Children are provided with nutritious meals after their day at school and dietary needs are catered for. n Parents speak highly about the staff at the preschool. They say that everyone is very welcoming and that their children are always happy to attend. They particularly like the regular updates concerning what their children are learning and how they can support this at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a clear understanding of child protection issues and their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding all children. They ensure that any concerns are raised with the designated safeguarding lead and, if needed, appropriate referrals are made to outside agencies. Staff's skills and knowledge regarding safeguarding are kept up to date through regular discussions and training. They complete effective risk assessments of the preschool environment to help reduce and minimise any potential hazards. Children learn about road safety when they go on outings within the community. The provider follows safer recruitment procedures to make sure that staff are suitable to work with children.

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should:

n develop a more consistent approach to teaching to help raise the quality of interactions with children to the highest level when joining in with children's play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2612845 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10263098 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 13 Name of registered person Turfrey, Gavin Paul

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reference number

Telephone number 01403 885322 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Treetops preschool has been registered since 2020. It is one of two provisions operated by the provider. Treetops preschool operates from St. Andrews Church Of England Primary School, Nuthurst, Horsham, West Sussex. It opens Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 3pm, term time only. The preschool provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years. The provider also operates an After School Club from 3pm to 6pm. There are three members of staff, of these, two of which hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 3.

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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 the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the curriculum for the pre-school children. They also discussed the activities provided for the children attending the out-of-school club. n The inspector spoke with staff, interacted with children and viewed appropriate documentation. n Discussions were held with the provider about the organisation of the pre- school. n The manager and the inspector discussed an activity and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and took their views in to consideration.

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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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