Stonebroom Pre-School

Inspection of Stonebroom Pre-School Stonebroom Village Hall for Senior Citizens, Off Cleveland Road, Stonebroom, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 6JF

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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 are happy and excited to enter this welcoming and friendly pre-school. They develop trusting relationships with their key person and staff. Staff understand and are responsive to children's individual needs. This means when children are upset or become frustrated, staff swiftly offer reassurance and implement positive strategies to help children feel calm and settled. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and sociable. They develop strong friendships as they happily play together. They have fun using their imaginations in the role-play area. They talk about the jobs they are going to do around the house and staff support them to write lists and a menu. They enjoy setting the table and preparing dinner. They use their fine motor skills to mix imaginary ingredients and serve up 'pasta' to their guests.

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy daily opportunities to go outside and practise and develop their physical skills and coordination. They demonstrate good spatial awareness as they navigate around obstacles when using wheeled toys. Children confidently use the apparatus to climb, balance and jump. They use good communication skills to negotiate and take turns with each other. This helps everyone to enjoy their outdoor play experiences.

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need to do better?

n The committee and staff have worked extremely hard to address the actions raised at the last inspection. Appropriate action has been taken to ensure the safety of children within the setting. Hazardous materials are kept out of reach of children and systems to regulate the temperature of hot water in the bathroom have been improved. Committee members and staff have improved their awareness of safeguarding procedures. This has helped to ensure children are safe and protected. n The manager and staff have established a well-sequenced and relevant curriculum for all children. Staff forge strong relationships with parents and other professionals who are involved in supporting children with SEND. This ensures that all children made good progress and their individual needs are met. n Children are keen to enter the pre-school in the morning. They understand the routines, confidently placing their belongings on their pegs and finding their

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need to do better?

name cards. Staff gather children together to greet one another and discuss the activities on offer. However, sometimes children find it difficult to focus their attention and listen during circle time. Initially, some children do not engage positively in their self-chosen activities when they leave the group, and it takes

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7 March 2024 them additional time to settle and make appropriate choices about their learning. n Relationships with parents are strong. Staff regularly inform parents about the progress children make and the care they receive. Feedback from parents is highly complimentary. They feel that staff go 'above and beyond' to give every child the best start in life. n Children develop positive relationships with each other and staff. Mealtimes support children to develop their social and independence skills. They pour drinks and tidy away their plates and cups. Children learn to sit at the table and listen carefully to instructions. However, at other times when playing inside, noise levels are too high. This has a detrimental impact on the behaviour of some children, who struggle to listen and concentrate. n Staff give high priority to supporting children's language skills. They immerse themselves in children's play and provide a stimulating narrative during activities

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need to do better?

to support and extend children's vocabularies. Staff skilfully guide children during a storytelling activity. They ask questions to help them recall the main events. They repeat new words, such as 'chrysalis', and clearly explain what this means. Children demonstrate that they are confident communicators. n The management team and staff work collaboratively to promote the best outcomes for children. Staff benefit from professional development opportunities and regular supervisions. Staff morale is high and staff comment that they enjoy their work.

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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 develop the organisation of circle time to enable children to listen and regulate their emotions before commencing their chosen activities n support staff to consistently monitor children's behaviour and noise levels within the room, to ensure all children are able to enjoy their experiences and gain the most from the learning on offer.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311549 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10318180 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 Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 23 Name of registered person Stonebroom Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07971 804936 Date of previous inspection 2 October 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Stonebroom Pre-School registered in 2005 and is located in Stonebroom, Alfreton. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold relevant early years qualifications between level 2 and 6. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday, during term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 3.15pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 discussed how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke to the manager, the committee chairperson, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the 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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