Shenley Church End Pre-School

Inspection of Shenley Church End Pre- School Burchard Crescent, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK5 6HF

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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 are happy and settled at pre-school. Staff know children and their families very well. They plan a range of exciting and interesting activities. This helps children master their current skills and learn new ones. Children engage in their chosen activity and focus on their play. They show curiosity and concentration as they play in the role-play area. They create their game as they each have a role in making tea, cleaning the area and baking.

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The provision is good

Children are imaginative in developing their ideas through art and craft activities. For example, they are careful when folding their paper and glue it to build a house for a leprechaun. Children talk about what they are doing, and staff support children's communication and language. Staff model language and ask questions to further develop the conversation.

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The provision is good

Staff teach the children about the world around them and their local community. Children enjoy litter picking and looking after the environment. They are beginning to understand how their actions can impact others around them. Staff use assessment effectively to identify the needs of the children. This helps them provide the learning experiences that support children to make the progress they are capable of.

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need to do better?

n Staff read and share stories with the children. They read with enthusiasm to engage the children as they listen intently and join in with familiar parts. Staff model language and the pronunciation of new words to help children's communication and language development. n Children develop good physical skills. They learn to use one-handed tools, such as small hammers. They create pictures with wooden shapes and tacks, using the hammers to hold the shapes in place on a cork board. Staff help children identify risks and assess how to use the resources safely. Staff engage in children's conversations to develop their understanding of managing risk. n The manager and staff create an environment that supports what they want children to learn. They plan activities and learning experiences that support the individual needs of the children. Staff recognise how they learn and provide good interactions that promote children's focus on learning.

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need to do better?

n Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. They model good behaviour and are consistent in their approach to helping children learn to manage their feelings. When children are struggling to regulate their emotions, staff are gentle and attentive. They provide the support and guidance children need to work through their emotions. As a result, children are resilient. However, daily routines are not fully effective at certain times of the day, leading to

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need to do better?

7 March 2024 children becoming unsettled and squabbling. n Staff plan a range of interesting activities that promote children's engagement in their play. They concentrate for prolonged periods of time. They enjoy exploring the soil and talking about the texture of the soil. They dig down and bury items for their friends to find. Children develop their ideas with their friends and talk about what they are doing. They build good relationships with their friends and the staff. n Overall, the manager supports staff development well. She works with staff to review practice and provides constructive feedback to enable staff to improve their skills and knowledge. She provides the coaching and support needed to develop their understanding of the curriculum. However, newer, less-experienced staff are not always consistent in their approach to teaching children to support their good progress.

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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 strengthen the daily routines to better support children with transitions throughout the day n use ongoing staff development to embed consistent teaching approaches.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141760 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10293646 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 30 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Shenley Church End Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01908 340 850 Date of previous inspection 4 May 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Shenley Church End Pre-School registered in 1994. The pre-school is located in an annexe at Shenley Leisure Centre, in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. It is open on weekdays from 8.30am until 3.15pm, during school term times. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The pre-school employs five staff, four of whom hold relevant qualifications.

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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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at pre-school. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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