The Alphabet Pre-School

Inspection of The Alphabet Pre-School The Jubilee centre, Bedfont, FELTHAM, Middlesex TW14 8HR

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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

Staff ensure that children feel happy and safe in this nurturing environment. Children receive photographs of staff before starting at nursery and individual letters to help them feel comforted and reassured. This personalised approach helps children to settle quickly and feel immediately secure. Staff know children and their families well. Activities are planned around children's interests and learning and development targets. Staff regularly revisit the planned environment to ensure children have a range of exciting activities to engage in.

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The provision is good

Children learn the importance of health and self-care. They enjoy chopping a range of different fruits, which they share in their 'snack café'. They help themselves to yoghurts, crackers and cereals and pour their own milk from a small jug. They use mirrors to help clean their faces after eating. They select tissues from the 'hygiene station' when needed. This supports them in developing their independence skills.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They wash up their spoons and bowls after mealtimes. Children respond to the 'tidy-up song' by parking the bikes and collecting up the hoops and balls that they have enjoyed playing with. Staff model the language of 'please' and 'thank you' and praise children when they show kindness and 'good sharing' with their friends.

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n Children understand the importance of a healthy, balanced diet. Staff talk to them during mealtimes about healthy choices, and children enjoy trying new fruits and vegetables during special 'tasting weeks'. Children understand where their food comes from and enjoy planting herbs and flowers in the nursery garden. n There are lots of opportunities for children to develop their large-muscle skills. Staff enjoy playing team games with children and teaching them the skills of throwing and catching small balls. Children ride bikes around a track, navigating traffic lights and stop signs. The construction area allows for opportunities to build, using large bricks and a range of tools. This supports children's physical development. n Children enjoy role playing in the 'ice cream parlour'. Staff support their language well by asking questions to extend their vocabulary. Children develop their understanding of everyday mathematics as they role play using the tills to

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take money and give change. n Staff carefully plan interesting and exciting activities for children to enjoy. Generally, they engage with them well as they play. However, staff need further support when planning some of these activities, to ensure they are clear about all the possible learning intentions. This should ensure that they fully challenge

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13 June 2023 children's thinking and support children to maintain concentration on activities for longer. n Staff have a calm, positive approach to modelling their expectations for children's behaviour, and children respond well to this and show respect for each other. Staff provide children with a range of strategies to support them when they encounter challenges, such as the 'resolution box'. This enables staff to offer children alternatives, such as playing together, swapping toys or asking a teacher for help. Staff role model how to use a sand timer to support children to take turns. This ensures that children develop a solution-focused attitude, which supports them to behave well. n Parents are extremely happy with the nursery. They describe the level of nurture as an extension of their 'family'. Parents speak of the noticeable progress their children have made since starting at the nursery. They receive regular updates

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on their children's progress and next steps in learning. Staff offer parents a range of ideas on how they can help their children at home. In particular, they have offered support with managing behaviour, positive eating habits and children's language development. n The experienced managers support staff well. They are reflective practitioners who strive for continuous improvement in providing the best possible outcomes for the children. Staff work with a range of external agencies to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff engage in regular training opportunities, and professional development is regularly discussed and shared with other settings.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The managers provide regular safeguarding training for staff to ensure that their knowledge is up to date. Regular risk assessments are carried out to make sure that the premises and resources are safe for children. There are clear procedures in place for recording and reporting accidents and incidents. Staff recognise the signs when a child may be at risk of abuse and their duty in reporting this. Staff know the procedure if they have concerns about a member of staff. All staff have obtained an up-to-date qualification in paediatric first aid.

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should:

n support staff further with planning activities to ensure there are clear and challenging learning intentions so that children stay focused and engaged for longer.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431513 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10289230 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 72 Number of children on roll 34 Name of registered person The Alphabet Pre-School Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07984 035 295 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Alphabet Pre-School registered in 2011 and is located in the London Borough of Hounslow. The pre-school runs two sessions every weekday, from 9am to midday and 12.10pm to 3.10pm. Care for the whole day is also available, from 9am until 3.10pm, during term time only. There are five members of staff, who all hold an appropriate early years qualification, including one at level 6 and four at level 3. The pre-school receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The managers and inspector conducted a learning walk together and discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to a range of staff about how the setting meets the needs of all learners, including those who speak English as an additional language and those with SEND. n The inspector spoke to a range of staff about safeguarding policies and

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procedures. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector and managers carried out a joint observation of a member of staff. n The managers engaged in a meeting with the inspector and provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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