Burrsville Pre-School

Inspection of Burrsville Pre-School Burrsville Public Hall, Burrs Road, Clacton On-Sea, Essex CO15 4LW

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children arrive eager to join in with the many exciting activities that staff have carefully planned for them. They show high levels of engagement and perseverance. For example, staff set up a bug hunt in the garden, inspired by the children. Children walk around the garden equipped with magnifying glasses and pictures on clipboards, identifying insects and ticking them off as they go along. They demonstrate excitement as they find them and comment on the size of each species. Staff introduce new vocabulary to describe the types of insects, such as 'earwig' and 'wasp', and children use the words in their discussions.

p.2

The provision is good

The staff team has developed a kind, warm and welcoming relationship with the children, which builds children's self-esteem. Children display signs of being confident and excited as they play with each other and talk about what they are going to do. Staff respond thoughtfully to children's questions and requests. Healthy lifestyles are promoted well. Children have access to drinks throughout the day and enjoy snack time and lunchtime, when staff encourage children to eat well. Children recognise what are healthy and unhealthy foods. For example, they play a shopping game with support from the staff, naming food products and working out what is good for them and what is not beneficial.

p.2

need to do better?

n The pre-school curriculum is designed to support children to progress through the setting with confidence and transition well into mainstream education. Staff are confident in their intent for planned activities, and as a result, children make good and steady progress. n Children are assisted to reach important milestones, such as becoming good communicators and developing their independence. For example, children look forward to taking on responsibilities and helping with tasks such as snack time. They prepare food and cut up fruits. They complete child-friendly risk assessments of the garden areas before they play. n Children have a range of opportunities to solve their own problems and develop good thinking skills. For instance, children use diggers and fill trucks with stones and pebbles. They build 'roads' and lay down planks of wood between tyres. They discuss this with their peers as they work out the best way to navigate

p.2

need to do better?

obstacles. Children consider each other's ideas and try them out. They learn through trial and error as they persevere with pushing heavy trucks up the planks. n Staff contribute in implementing new ideas and developments to support professional and positive changes in the provision. Although staff's general knowledge is good, the monitoring systems, such as staff supervision meetings, are not efficient enough to recognise possible gaps in their knowledge. This

p.2

need to do better?

10 May 2023 means that staff do not increase their skills to the highest level or remember and effectively embed information gained through training. n Mathematics is promoted well. Children learn to count, recognise shapes and numbers and match numbers to quantities. For example, children count each other during circle time and as they line up to go out into the garden. They learn about the numbers of days in the months. Counting is used throughout the day at every opportunity. n Staff manage children's behaviour effectively. They teach children to be polite, well-mannered and kind to each other and to share and take turns. Children understand the pre-school rules and follow them extremely well. For instance, they stand quietly and listen to the staff when they shake the tambourine to explain what is happening next. As a result, children are well prepared for routine changes during the day. Children know what to expect and can return to

p.2

need to do better?

enjoy their last few minutes of play. n Children benefit from fresh air and exercise in the pre-school garden. They run, negotiate space, climb and balance. Children push each other on the tyre swing, balance on crates and planks and slide down climbing frames. This helps children's physical development, increases their large-muscle skills and enables them to have lots of fresh air daily. n Parents provide positive feedback about the pre-school. For example, they feel children have plenty of opportunities to play and learn and that they are making good progress. Parents comment on the flexibility of booking settling-in sessions to support the emotional needs of the children. Parents appreciate the communication they receive, particularly the daily discussions with staff.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The manager and staff are aware of their responsibilities to protect children from harm and abuse. Staff are aware of the procedures to follow should they have a safeguarding concern about children or a staff member. They are confident in approaching their designated safeguarding lead or the local authority to keep children safe. Children are always supervised closely by staff. Staff are aware of children with known food allergies and special dietary requirements. The premises are secure at all times. Risk assessments are carefully completed, and staff are alert to any potential hazards.

p.3

should:

n provide more effective support for staff to identify training needs and gaps in their knowledge.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY393966 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10285661 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

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

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Hobbs, Melanie Louise

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 07714290003 Date of previous inspection 13 October 2017

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Burrsville Pre-School registered in 2009 and is located in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. It is privately owned and managed. The pre-school employs four members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, during school term times. Opening times are from 8.30am to 2.15pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and from 8.30am to 12.15pm on Tuesday. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity and evaluated it with the manager. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of staff qualifications and the suitability of the adults working with the children. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their verbal feedback.

p.5

Inspection activities

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

10 May 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6