Willesborough Baptist Preschool

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

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children and their families are warmly welcomed at this friendly and inclusive setting. Staff know their children well. They plan interesting and engaging activities based on their interests and needs. For example, children delight in exploring items hidden in shaving foam and water outside. Staff have high expectations for children. They support children to manage their own feelings and behaviour. This helps children behave well. They ask their friends to play and share their toys. Staff are good role models. They have successfully prioritised developing children's communication and language skills. Children listen well to familiar stories and remain focused and engaged when exploring books with staff.

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The provision is good

Children have positive relationships with staff, who encourage and praise them. Staff frequently offer children cuddles and comfort. This supports children's self- esteem and confidence. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff ensure that they put in place a range of initiatives to ensure all children make good progress. For example, children take part in nurture groups to support their language and listening skills. Staff focus on developing children's independence well. Staff are calm and patient in their approach. They focus on developing children's independence well. Children proudly show how they wash up their own cups and plates at snack time.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and managers are reflective and committed. Significant progress has been made since their last inspection. They recognise the journey they have been on and the challenges they have faced. They prioritise support and training for staff. This has had a significant impact on the quality of practice and provision. n Children benefit from a wide range of experiences. Leaders and managers have invested in the outdoor area to support children's physical skills. Children enjoy climbing on the wooden climbing frame and performing on the stage. However, at times, some staff become engrossed when working with small groups and do not always recognise when other children would benefit from joining in. Occasionally, this leaves some children not as engaged as they could be in learning opportunities. n Parents talk highly of the setting. They say that their children have made good progress in their speech. They talk of the help they have in accessing other

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support, such as the local food bank, community café and lending library. They talk of the friendly and approachable staff. They say that the setting has made positive changes and that their children are happy and safe. n Staff's interactions with children are positive. Staff successfully extend children's language and thinking. For example, children use words such as 'scorpion' when

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8 June 2023 exploring which insects slither, crawl or fly. Staff use children's next steps to plan opportunities that interest and motivate them. Children enjoy exploring objects in a box, developing their vocabulary and knowledge of words. They talk excitedly about their knowledge of rock pools. n Leaders and managers use additional funding effectively to provide children with one-to-one support. They have invested in a range of resources and in developing the environment. Staff implement a range of initiatives to support children's communication and behaviour. This helps to ensure that children make good progress. n Children are supported well by staff. When they need additional help, staff are swift to help them manage conflicts. Children respond well and help to tidy up when asked. However, transition routines are not always well organised. At times, children are unsure about what is happening next. This impacts on their

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understanding of what is expected of them. n Staff work well together. They talk highly of the advice they receive from a local school and the positive impact this has had. They say they enjoy working at the setting. They say that they are proud to be part of the church community. They talk positively of the opportunities they have to develop their own knowledge and skills. n Staff work hard. They are passionate and proactive. They have effective partnerships with local schools, settings and external agencies, such as the local authority. Staff have prioritised gaps in children's learning following the COVID- 19 pandemic. Staff encourage children's developing mathematical skills. For example, children enjoy counting their places when playing snakes and ladders together and giving change when role playing 'shops'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff are confident to explain the signs and symptoms of abuse. They can talk about what they would do if they had concerns about children. Staff know where to go to access advice and support. Leaders and managers ensure a safe and secure setting. They understand their roles and responsibilities well. Leaders and managers have appropriate processes in place for the supervision and ongoing suitability of staff. They are able to explain the procedures if an allegation was made against them or their staff. They ensure that staff have regular supervision opportunities. Staff ensure that appropriate risk assessments and checks are undertaken.

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should:

n review and improve the organisation of transition routines to help children

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8 June 2023 understand what is happening and staff's expectations of them n build staff's confidence in supporting all children to remain purposefully engaged during small-group activity time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2609381 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10278143 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 37 Name of registered person Willesborough Baptist Preschool CIO

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reference number

Telephone number 01233 632739 Date of previous inspection 11 January 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Willesborough Baptist Preschool registered in 2020. 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 The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the pre-school and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the

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suitability of staff working in 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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