Partridge Green Pre-School

Inspection of Partridge Green Pre- School High Street, Partridge Green, West Sussex RH13 8HX

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children arrive happily and are greeted at the door by staff. Children know to put their water bottles on the table, along with any toys they want to show the children at group time. Staff lead a group time at the start of the session. They talk to children about the weather and ask them to share things they have been doing at home. Children celebrate the things they do away from the setting. For example, children show an interest in the photographs that other children share of themselves doing activities such as ballet.

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The provision is good

Outside, children enjoy exploring ice. Staff encourage children to look for sunny areas to put the ice to see if it melts. Throughout the year, children learn about growing their own vegetables. They pick the vegetables when they are ripe and eat them for snack. Staff support children to draw pictures of their families. They remind children to include eyelashes and eyebrows on their pictures. Children continue this learning outside using chalks. Staff provide opportunities for children for manage risks. They teach children how to use the indoor climbing frame safely. At snack time, children cut up their own fruit. Staff teach children how to cut their grapes to prevent them from choking.

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need to do better?

n The manager has worked hard since the last inspection to make improvements. She has worked with the local authority and regularly reflects on what they offer children and their families. The manager liaises with staff and parents and assesses things to make sure they are meeting all children's needs. n Staff report they feel well supported. They have regular supervision sessions where they can discuss any concerns they may have and where the manager checks on their well-being. Staff understand their roles and responsibilities. n Children's behaviour is supported well. Staff remind children to listen at group times, to walk indoors and to tidy up before mealtimes. Children are given specific areas to tidy up, and staff praise them for their efforts. However, staff do not always provide children with clear explanations. For example, staff consistently remind children they need to walk inside, or to stop running, but

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need to do better?

they do not always tell children the reason why they need to do this. n Children independently access the toilet area and wash their hands before mealtimes. They use visual aids to help them remember how to wash their hands thoroughly. Children put on their own coats before going outside. Staff encourage them to lay their coats on the floor and flip them over their heads. Staff support children to develop their personal and physical skills. Children are becoming increasingly more independent. n The curriculum intent is understood and sequenced well. For example, staff encourage children to practise their physical skills and build on what they can

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need to do better?

18 January 2024 already do. Outside, children balance on wooden planks and negotiate the path they want to take depending on where other children are. Inside, children develop their fine motor skills as they manipulate dough into various shapes. However, staff sometimes miss opportunities to extend children's learning further. For example, staff give children suggestions of how to do things before allowing them time to problem-solve themselves. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support. Staff know the children well and consistently use strategies to aid their learning. The special educational needs coordinator liaises with other professionals to ensure children receive the help they need. Additional funding is used to support specific children. The manager is in the process of recruiting an additional member of staff to help provide more support for all children.

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need to do better?

n Partnership with parents is very strong. Parents know who their child's key person is and they know what their children are learning. Children are able to take resources home, such as games, to continue their learning at home. The setting holds a number of fund raising events throughout the year, and parents are very supportive of these sessions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n provide clear explanations to children to further support their understanding of rules and boundaries n encourage children to think about how to overcome challenges to further develop their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 113631 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10284635 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 26 Number of children on roll 27

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Name of registered person

Partridge Green Pre-School Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07880 744240 Date of previous inspection 1 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Partridge Green Pre-School has been operating since 1966. It runs from the village hall in Partridge Green, West Sussex. The pre-school is open between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. There are five members of staff. Of these, two hold level 6 qualifications, and all other staff have a relevant childcare qualification. The nursery receives funding for the provision of 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 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 Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during snack time.

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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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