Busy Bodies Pre School

Inspection of Busy Bodies Pre School Gwinear Village Hall, Gwinear, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 5JL

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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 enjoy their time at this welcoming pre-school. Caring and nurturing staff know the children and their families well and create very good bonds with them. Children enjoy cuddles with staff when they need reassurance, and staff use what they know about children to ensure that their needs are met. Children are happy, confident and well settled. The experienced and enthusiastic staff team are supported well by their dedicated manager. They strive to provide the very best for all children that attend.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is well designed to support children's interests and builds on what they need to learn next. For example, following the discovery of a snail by the back door, children are keen to take their magnifying glasses outdoors to look for more bugs. There is great excitement to find worms and woodlice under the plant pots. Staff are good role models for how to treat people with kindness and respect. They support children to take turns and to share resources. Children's behaviour is very good. Children enjoy opportunities to play every day outdoors. They gain confidence in their physical abilities as they learn to use different types of bikes with increasing skill.

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need to do better?

n The manager and staff team work very well together. Staff report that they feel valued and enjoy their work. There is a good partnership with committee members. Parents and carers can attend a weekly session with their toddlers. There is a strong sense of community and that everyone is welcome. n Staff focus the curriculum well on ensuring that children gain the skills they need in preparation for school. Children learn to sit and listen to stories and to wait for their turn in group activities. Staff support children to do things for themselves, such as putting on their coats. Children confidently have a go and ask for help when they need it. Staff praise them for their achievements. This helps to build children's self-esteem. n Staff plan and prepare activities based on children's interests. They have clear intentions about what they want children to learn. The manager completes assessments of staff's practice. However, this requires further development to

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need to do better?

enhance the quality of teaching to enable consistently high-quality learning throughout the pre-school. n Staff plan interesting opportunities to develop children's knowledge and understanding of shape, space and measures. Children learn names of different shapes and how to build various constructions. Staff talk about comparing size and capacity as children fill and empty jugs with water. However, staff do not always incorporate numbers and counting into their interactions, to enable children to build and apply their understanding of numeracy.

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20 November 2023 n Staff put well-targeted plans in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They refer children swiftly to outside professionals, when needed. They are tenacious in ensuring that children receive the right support to help them to meet their full potential at the pre-school. n The partnership with parents is strong. Staff get to know the family to provide the experiences and care children need. Parents receive detailed verbal feedback at the end of each session. Staff share photos via a secure online source. Parents speak highly of the pre-school. They feel well informed about their child's progress. n Staff embrace diversity and celebrate what makes children unique. For example, staff support children to look in mirrors to help them recognise their own facial features as they draw their pictures. Children happily talk about the different colours and sizes of their eyebrows and noses.

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n Children are physically active in their play. They show good control and coordination in both large and small movements. Children enjoy visits from a specialised sports coach. They learn how to use a tennis bat, ball control and build their stamina and strength. n Children develop a love of books and stories. They regularly ask staff to read them a story and talk enthusiastically about the pictures. Children choose a book to take home each week. Parents praise the lending library and comment that they enjoy reading the book with their child. They complete questionnaires about their child's thoughts about the book.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff demonstrate a secure knowledge and understanding of a wide range of safeguarding matters. They attend regular training and are aware of the signs and indicators that might mean a child may be at risk of harm or abuse. They understand the safeguarding policies and procedures. Staff know who to report concerns to and how to escalate these. Risk assessments are completed daily to ensure that the premises and resources are safe and fit for purpose. Staff are aware of the potential hazards associated with outings and support children to learn about walking safely in rural environments.

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should:

n monitor and support staff further to enhance the quality of teaching to enable consistently high-quality learning throughout the pre-school n ensure that opportunities are included to develop and extend children's knowledge and understanding of numeracy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242934 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10308128 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 13 Name of registered person Busy Bodies Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07763420521 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Busy Bodies Pre School is a committee-run group. It registered in 1986 and operates from the village hall in Gwinear, near Hayle, Cornwall. The pre-school is open term time only. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, sessions are from 9am until midday. On Tuesday and Thursday, they are from 9am until 3pm. During the Wednesday session, the pre-school hosts a community toddler and carer group. There are four members of staff, including the manager. All hold early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school receives early years funding to provide free places 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 beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 and inspector completed a learning walk together of the pre- school and discussed the early years curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation to ensure compliance with safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The manager and inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n The inspector spoke to staff and took account of their views. n Leadership and management meetings were held with the manager. n The inspector spoke to parents and looked at feedback provided and took

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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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