Doris Venner Pre-School

Inspection of Doris Venner Pre-School The Venner Youth & Community Centre, The Manor Drive, Worcester Park, Surrey KT4 7LG

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Inspection date: 26 February 2024 - 16 April 2024

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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

Staff create a safe and inclusive environment for all children, including those who speak English as an additional language. Staff collect relevant information from parents to understand children's learning and care needs. This helps staff to build strong relationships with children.

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The provision is good

Leaders and managers have high ambitions for individual children's progress. They plan an effective curriculum and use funding well to support individual children to catch up with their peers. Staff are skilled at enabling all children to make decisions about their play. They use a range of visual aids to support children's communication skills and to enable children of all abilities to make choices. This has a very positive impact on children's confidence, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

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The provision is good

Staff supervise children well. They give children lots of praise, which motivates children to play. For example, this is evident as children pretend to cook at the mud kitchen during outside play. They happily tell adults, 'I'm cooking fried eggs,' while others say, 'I'm making pizzas.' Children show lots of enjoyment through their interactions with others. Staff are consistent in their expectations of children's learning and behaviour. For example, they remind children gently what to do at snack times and mealtimes to avoid accidents. Staff engage children in mindfulness activities to help regulate their feelings and emotions. Children respond well to this. Staff teach children knowledge and skills that they need for the next stage of their education.

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need to do better?

n The manager has a clear vision for the pre-school. She evaluates staff's practice rigorously to ensure that staff continue to provide children with a high-quality service. For example, the team wants to enrich children's outdoor experiences to fully support those who prefer to play in the natural world. n The manager has a sound knowledge of the signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse. She is particularly aware of how social media platforms may compromise children's safety. The manager shares her knowledge of safeguarding with staff to ensure that they can identify and report any concerns they may have about children's welfare. n Parents are very happy with staff's practice. They receive relevant information about their children's progress and any gaps in their learning. Several parents spoke of the gains that their children have made, both academically and in their personal development, such as social skills. They are extremely assured that

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need to do better?

their children are happy, nurtured and well cared for in this pre-school. The strong partnership between parents and staff benefits children well.

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need to do better?

26 February 2024 n Staff, particularly those who work with children with additional needs, are highly dedicated to ensuring that children receive the best support. They are in close contact with other professionals, such as their early years adviser, to monitor children's learning needs. This helps children, including those with SEND, to make notable progress. For example, children with speech and language difficulties are now supported to use symbols and signs alongside speech to communicate with others. n Staff observe and assess children's learning regularly to plan an ambitious curriculum. However, although staff identify appropriate learning intents, during some planned activities, they do not focus well on these to achieve the aims of the activity. n Staff are good at promoting children's healthy lifestyles. For example, they ensure that children wash their hands before touching food, to minimise the risk

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of cross-contamination. Staff also promote fresh air and regular exercise. This supports children's mental and physical well-being effectively. n Staff introduce several initiatives, such as a 'suitcase challenge', to encourage children to share their views and ideas. They discuss these initiatives during group times. Children feel valued and develop a sense of belonging at the setting. n Staff complete robust and thorough procedures to promote safer recruitment. They report that they receive ongoing support and professional development. For example, since the last inspection, staff have developed a better understanding of gender stereotypes. This has given them the confidence to challenge children's language during play. The impact of this work can be seen in children's positive behaviour. n The provider has not informed Ofsted, as required, of changes to the trustees of the organisation. As a result, Ofsted was not provided with the required

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information to complete suitability checks for the trustees in a timely manner. The provider has now taken steps to put matters right.

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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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n support staff to successfully deliver the intended learning intentions during planned activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131807 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10316926 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 50 Number of children on roll 80 Name of registered person Doris Venner Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 020 8330 3672 Date of previous inspection 14 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Doris Venner Pre-School registered in 1992 and is located in the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The pre-school is open during term time only, from 9.15am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday. There are 17 members of staff who work with the children. Of these, 14 hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 6. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors Marisol Hernandez-Garn Geetha Ramesh

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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 manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the pre-school. n The manager took the inspector on a learning walk and explained their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n Parents spoke with the inspector to share their views of the pre-school. Some parents shared their views through questionnaires and written feedback, which were also taken into account. n The inspector spoke with staff and the special educational needs coordinator to find out how they support children's learning and development. She engaged with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the deputy manager and evaluated the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and

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outdoors. She checked the required documentation, such as staff's suitability and training certificates.

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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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