Bletchley preschool including cuddles nursery

Inspection of Bletchley preschool including cuddles nursery George Street Community Centre, 13 George Street, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2NR

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Staff put a fully flexible and high-quality curriculum into action for children. This helps to meet children's changing needs as they get older and more confident in their learning. There is a heavy focus upon fostering children's emotional well- being. Children know that staff care about them. They excitedly run into the pre- school in the morning and show they feel content and secure. Staff help children to gain the important skills that they need to be ready for starting school.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are rapidly developing into inquisitive and eager learners who have a huge appetite for learning new things. The manager has extremely high ambition for what children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can achieve. She is relentless in her commitment to providing children with the very best support. By joining with the local authority and other providers, she has developed extensive awareness of how to offer effective, individualised support for children with SEND.

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The provision is outstanding

Staff help children to follow clear and simple rules. They are good role models who treat children with consideration and respect. Children show the same respect and courtesy towards each other. When children want to play together at an activity, they assign tasks so that they can play together harmoniously. This demonstrates their impressive ability to regulate their behaviour and accommodate others.

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n The curriculum is fully embedded across all aspects of the pre-school. Staff understand exactly what their role is in promoting children's learning and they do so with enthusiasm and authority. As a result, children have an exceptionally strong foundation in learning and make superb progress from their individual starting points. n All staff understand the importance of supporting children's communication and language development. Time is set aside for quieter times where staff sit one to one with children and talk with them. Staff's patience and gentle encouragement stimulate children to want to talk and share their ideas. Staff understand that use of electronic devices can have a negative impact upon children's speech and language. Consequently, they spend time ensuring that children can have eye contact when talking with them and wait for their response. Staff show genuine interest and excitement about what children say and pay close attention. This

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helps children to know that they are important and what they say is of value. n Key persons know the local area, children and families extremely well. By having an extensive understanding about the local community and needs of families, staff provide superb care for children. This has huge benefit for children, who thrive during their time at pre-school.

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21 November 2023 n The manager makes excellent use of additional funding to ensure that equipment and experiences for children focus on supporting their development. The manager recognises the vital importance of developing children's physical skills and encouraging them to lead active and healthy lifestyles. Staff take children on local trips to help them to learn through new experiences. For example, children took part in Remembrance day celebrations at the local church and have visited the local garden centre and parks. n Staff use every opportunity to support children's learning. Children demonstrate a phenomenal knowledge of how their bodies work and how to stay healthy. This knowledge by far exceeds expectations for their young age and shows their excellent ability to recall information and put this into context. For example, children can explain about the function of their heart, kidneys and lungs.

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n From the very beginning, staff value and welcome parents into the setting. Parents say that their children are happy and settled at the pre-school. They feel that staff care deeply about their children. Staff share extensive information about children's development and this helps parents to know what children are learning and how they can support their good progress at home. n The manager is an inspirational leader who motivates the staff team extremely well. Staff describe the team as like a family who shower each other with support and encouragement. Staff genuinely love their work and are dedicated to providing the very best care and education for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

All staff are aware of the ways that they must work together to help to keep children safe in their care. Staff have an excellent awareness of their local area and relevant safeguarding issues. This means that they are highly alert to any potential risks for children. There are arrangements in place for staff to follow up any concerns they raise with the designated lead practitioner for safeguarding at the pre-school. This holds those responsible for safeguarding children highly accountable in their role. Every member of staff undertakes extensive safeguarding training and knows what action to take if they have a concern about children's welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2666014 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10318010 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 37 Number of children on roll 17 Name of registered person Bletchley Pre-school Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07927720831 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Bletchley preschool including cuddles nursery registered in 2021 and operates from the community centre in Fenny Stratford, Milton Keynes. The pre-school employs four members of childcare staff. They all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 8.30am to 3pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the pre-school 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 discussed the intent of the curriculum and observed its implementation during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint observation was completed and discussed with the manager. n During the inspection, the inspector held a meeting with the manager. The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at suitable times throughout the inspection. n Parents were invited to share their views with the inspector. Several parents discussed their views during the inspection and the inspector took account of all

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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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