Modbury Preschool

Inspection of Modbury Preschool Modbury Preschool, Barracks Road, Modbury, IVYBRIDGE, Devon PL21 0RB

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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 are excited to arrive and ready to explore the exciting activities on offer in this inviting pre-school. Staff have positive and friendly attachments with children throughout the pre-school. Staff caring for the youngest children are sensitive and very attentive to their individual needs. Children settle quickly and develop confidence as staff offer lots of praise and reassurance. Children are polite and cooperate well as they play together happily. Staff are good role models and provide gentle support for children's good behaviour.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a broad curriculum that follows their interests and supports their enjoyment of learning. For example, older children enthusiastically explore exciting musical instruments, such as large drums and colourful whistles. Staff skilfully encourage them to make their own instruments and develop their individual creativity.

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The provision is good

Children develop a strong sense of belonging at the pre-school, which is part of the their local community. They join in with many local events and go on visits to places of interest, such as the fire station. Staff ensure that children learn about other cultures and traditions. For example, children thoroughly enjoy singing songs in Spanish. They smile and say 'hola' when they greet their friends. Children gain an understanding of the wider world and respect other cultures.

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need to do better?

n The manager is very ambitious for the setting and leads a dedicated staff team with drive and enthusiasm. She reflects continually on the valuable service they provide for children and families. There is a sharp focus on providing children with what they need most to become motivated and successful learners. For example, children now benefit from many outdoor learning opportunities that support their good health and physical skills. n Parents speak very highly of the pre-school. They say that staff are kind and the atmosphere is welcoming and comforting. Parents are positive about the wide variety of advice the pre-school provides. Staff share information about children's progress through regular discussions and an online system and parents say their children make good progress. n Staff enjoy working at the pre-school and feel valued by families and by the manager, who is relatively new to her role. She provides good support to staff

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as they continue to develop their skills as a team. For example, there is a display where the achievements of staff are celebrated. The manager recognises the need to provide further opportunities for staff to share their expertise and improve their teaching skills at an even higher level. n Children communicate confidently with others. Staff expertly model new

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16 May 2023 vocabulary to younger children as they make pizzas with play dough, for example. They talk about the different textures and children repeat the words, extending their vocabulary effectively. Throughout the pre-school, staff interact positively with children, valuing what they have to say and encouraging conversation. Children make good progress in their language development. n The manager diligently seeks help from other professionals when children need extra help. Together with staff, she tracks children's progress to identify children who need support. The manager uses additional funding effectively to provide children with learning experiences that enable them to reach their full potential. n Staff encourage children to lead their play and follow their own ideas. For example, children decide to make a house for a dinosaur as they paint a large cardboard box. They extend their imaginations and physical skills as they happily

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work together. Children also take part in inviting adult-guided groups. Occasionally, however, some group activities do not successfully engage all children to support their participation and learning fully. n There are very strong partnerships with local schools. The manager is highly proactive in seeking opportunities for children to experience school life as they become ready to move on. For example, children have regular visits to the school and they join with the schoolchildren for events such as sports day. Staff work closely with staff from the school to ensure that there is consistency and continuity. Children go on to their future education with confidence and self- assurance.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager has secure recruitment systems in place to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. She has a good knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children's welfare. All staff complete safeguarding training. They discuss safeguarding matters and procedures at regular staff meetings. Staff know the potential signs that might mean a child is at risk of harm. They are clear about the process to follow to keep children safe, including whistle-blowing. Robust risk assessments are in place and staff are well deployed and supervise children at all times.

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should:

n review adult-guided group activities to ensure that all children take a full part and develop and extend their learning further n extend opportunities for staff to develop their knowledge and skills further to raise the standard of teaching to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334684 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10279775 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 Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 46 Name of registered person Modbury Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01548 831477 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Modbury Preschool registered in 2006. It is situated within Modbury Primary School, Devon. The pre-school operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 3.30pm, all year round. It also provides before- and after-school care. The setting receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The nine members of staff who work directly with the children all have appropriate early years qualifications, and there is also an administrator.

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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 joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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