Westbury Baptist Pre-School

Inspection of Westbury Baptist Pre- School Reedley Road, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3TD

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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

The manager and her team have high expectations for all children in their care. Staff know what they want children to learn and deliver a balanced curriculum to support their learning and development. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. Staff plan children's learning to build on what they know and can do. Children are well prepared for their next stages of learning. Staff work effectively with parents and external professionals.

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The provision is good

Staff create a safe and stimulating learning environment to support children's learning across all areas of the curriculum. Children show confidence and independence as they explore the activities provided either with the staff or with their friends. Staff get involved in children's play. They talk to them about what they are doing, listen carefully to their answers and put suggestions forward to extend their learning. Children feel valued. They demonstrate a sense of belonging and well-being.

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The provision is good

Children form secure attachments with the warm and caring staff, which helps them feel safe and secure. Children comment 'This is the best day ever.' 'I like playing in here'. Children are happy, settled, confident and have high self-esteem. Children have very positive attitudes to learning. They persevere with tasks. For example, children show determination when putting their coats on and when building models using an array of resources. They keep trying until they succeed.

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need to do better?

n Partnership with parents is strong. Staff know the children and their families well. To strengthen this already strong partnership and to support children's learning at home, the manager organised maths workshops for parents and children. Parents praise the staff highly for the care and education they provide for their children. n Staff support children's language and literacy development well. Children, including those who learn English as an additional language, successfully build their vocabulary. Staff and children sing and read together. Children sing with delight and listen intently to stories. Children talk about familiar stories and describe illustrations with confidence. In preparation for school, staff encourage older children to write their names and listen to the sounds of the letters. All children are becoming good communicators and developing a love for books. n Children are creative. They have fun drawing and making models of a vacuum

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need to do better?

cleaner and a measuring tower. Children solve problems well with help from staff. They show delight when the staff use their creations during play. Staff use the measuring tower to explore, with the children, simple mathematical concepts

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need to do better?

17 April 2024 such as measuring and counting. n Staff support children's personal and social development well. New children settle in quickly and become part of the group. Most children form firm friendship with their peers. They play happily together, sharing and taking turns nicely. However, on occasions, staff do not support quieter children to interact with the other children. As a result, they are missing opportunities to form friendships with their peers and extend their social skills. n Children are learning about healthy lifestyles. They know why they need to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Staff talk to parents and children about healthy food options. Children relish the opportunity to use the safe outdoor garden daily for fresh air and exercise. Children use balancing pads, climbing frame and pedal bikes to develop their gross motor skills. n Staff are good role models for the children. They treat them with respect and

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need to do better?

courtesy. Staff support children well in understanding and following the expected behaviour. However, at times, such as during whole group activities, staff do not always support children to manage their behaviour. Children become excited and lose focus. Therefore, children's opportunities to learn to manage their own behaviour and remain focused are not maximised. n Leadership and management is strong. The manager and her team evaluate their practices regularly and make targeted changes to achieve good outcomes for all children. For instance, a review of their mathematics curriculum led to a well-planned and delivered math's curriculum. This has a beneficial impact on children's learning in this area of development. The manager conducts regular supervision to support staff well-being and professional development.

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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 support quieter children more to form friendships with their peers to extend their social skills n support children during whole group activities to help them to manage their own behaviour and develop concentration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252356 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10335777 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 35 Number of children on roll 41 Name of registered person Westbury Baptist Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 0117 9622338 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Westbury Baptist Pre-School registered in April 2003 and operates from the church hall premises in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. They offer care from 9am until 3pm from Monday to Thursday and from 9am till 1pm on Fridays, during term time only. The pre-school employs five members of staff. Three members of staff hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 3, one holds qualified teacher status and one member of staff holds early years professional status. The pre-school receives funding for free early education for children aged three- and four-years- old.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education and interactions between staff and children and assessed the impact on children's learning. n A joint observation was conducted by the inspector and the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager. A sample of relevant documentation was viewed. n The inspector talked to staff, parents, and children at appropriate times during the inspection to seek their views.

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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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