Branston Pre-School Centre

Inspection of Branston Pre-School Centre The Village Hall, Clays Lane, Branston, BURTON-ON-TRENT, Staffordshire DE14 3HS

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children arrive at the pre-school eager to start their day. They are warmly welcomed by the staff and quickly become immersed in their play. Children form friendships with one another and build secure relationships with their key person and other staff. They enjoy playing and chatting together as they explore the role- play shop and pretend to buy food items. Children develop positive behaviours, such as sharing and taking turns. Staff help children to learn the language of emotions, which helps them to understand and articulate how they are feeling.

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The provision is good

Children participate in group times to practise their concentration and listening skills. They learn about the weather and the days of the week during morning registration. Children take turns to take home the pre-school's cuddly toy called 'Saffron the Sloth'. They share their adventures from home with their friends and staff, which helps them to become confident to speak in group situations.

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The provision is good

Children are supported in their independence and self-care skills. For example, they put on their own coats before going outside to play and wash their hands before eating. Children benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors. They develop their core strength and coordination as they navigate large climbing apparatus, ride on tricycles and kick and throw balls. Children develop an awareness of the importance of making healthy food choices and the impact exercise has on their bodies. For instance, children have lots of fun as they energetically wave and twirl ribbons in the air. They place their hands over their hearts and recognise that their hearts are beating fast.

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need to do better?

n The manager is ambitious and dedicated. She works closely with staff to provide a broad curriculum that is well-sequenced and reflects children's interests and their next steps in learning. Early screening tools are used effectively to help identify where additional support may be needed. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points. n Staff benefit from regular supervisions that identify strengths and areas for professional development. Staff report that they are happy in their roles and feel supported by the manager. As a result, staff turnover is very low. n Parent partnerships are strong. The manager and staff communicate daily with parents through face-to-face discussions and the use of an online learning journey. Feedback from parents is positive. They say they are extremely happy with the progress their children are making and value the quality of communication they receive.

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n The manager is passionate about providing children with experiences that they may not otherwise have. For example, they plan visits to a zoo, the beach and

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21 April 2023 local supermarkets, which helps children to develop an understanding of the world around them. n The manager and staff recognise the importance of raising children's awareness of the diversity represented in modern Britain. Children learn about different festivals, such as Chinese New Year and Eid. They celebrate children's own heritage and invite parents into the setting to share their own cultures and traditions. n Staff support children's communication and language development. They narrate their play, introduce new words and extend the flow of conversation. However, at times, staff provide solutions to problems or tell children what will happen next before they have had the opportunity to express their own thoughts and test out their ideas. This means that children do not consistently have opportunities to make predictions and develop their thinking and problem- solving skills. n Children make choices on the direction of their play from a wide range of toys

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need to do better?

and resources in all rooms in the pre-school. However, in one of the rooms, the arrangement of tables and chairs limits the space available for children to move freely between activities and find the resources they need to build on their learning. n Staff provide children with opportunities to develop their fine motor skills. Children use tweezers and scissors with confidence and enjoy drawing pictures. They develop good pencil control and are beginning to form recognisable letters. Children proudly show off their artwork to staff and are rewarded with lots of praise and a sticker in recognition of their achievements. n Staff help children to develop a love of singing and books. Children listen intently as staff read a story about a hungry caterpillar. They each have their own copy of book and follow the words with their finger from left to right, demonstrating their understanding that print carries meaning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff have a secure understanding of their responsibility to protect children from harm. They are aware of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse, including wider safeguarding issues, such as being exposed to extremist views and behaviours. The manager and staff are confident in the procedures to follow if they have concerns over the welfare of a child or the conduct of a colleague. Staff carry out daily checks to ensure that children are able to play in a safe and secure environment. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety when they are visited by a lollipop lady.

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should:

21 April 2023 n review the organisation of the learning environment to ensure that children have the space to move freely between activities they want to explore and build on their learning n support staff further to provide more consistent opportunities for children to predict outcomes and develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 218101 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10276273 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 44 Number of children on roll 44 Name of registered person Branston Pre-School Centre Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01283530100 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Branston Pre-School Centre registered in 1992 and is located in Branston, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire. The pre-school employs six members of childcare staff, who all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens from 8.45am to 12.30pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, during term time only. The pre-school provides funded early education for three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 setting. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke to the manager, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school. n The inspector spoke to parents at appropriate times and took account of their views of the pre-school.

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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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