Fairview Under Fives Group

Inspection of Fairview Under Fives Group Edward Francis Primary School, Uplands Park Road, Rayleigh SS6 8AJ

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The dedicated manager and her equally committed team warmly welcome children in to an exciting and inviting play environment. They work hard and invest time in getting to know the children and their families before children attend. The qualified and experienced team ensure children flourish and make good progress. The quality of teaching is good. The nurturing and attentive staff plan a challenging and ambitious curriculum around the children's interests, build on what they already know and what they need to learn next. Children demonstrate they are curious and keen to try new things. They are given time and support to challenge themselves through their play. The pre-school principles of 'be kind, be safe, and be helpful' underpins how the curriculum is planned and how children are supported in regulating their own emotions and behaviours. Children's behaviour is good.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learn. They show excitement and enthusiasm when participating in activities and ask lots of questions. The staff ensure the pre-school is fully inclusive and resources are easily accessible to help children initiate their own games. The education programme provides children with well-planned activities to help them learn how to take care of themselves and how to stay safe. Staff teach children about the importance of healthy eating, exercise, and oral health. Children learn about road safety and staff ensure their learning is secure before challenging further. Children demonstrate they are good communicators, and the staff provide them with opportunities to learn the skills they need for the transition to school and future successful learning.

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need to do better?

n The manager and her team fully understand the importance of positive working relationships with parents and others involved in the children's care and learning. They invest time getting to know the children and their family. This includes the opportunity of home visits before children attend. A tailored settling-in process is in place to ensure children feel safe and secure. All children, including those who require additional support, demonstrate they are settled and happy and make good progress from their starting points. n Parents are positive in their comments about the pre-school. They comment on the encouraging, approachable, and supportive staff. Parents are aware of their children's key person and say they go 'above and beyond' their expectations to ensure their children are happy and safe. Parents say how confident their children are since attending. They also comment on how reassured they are

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leaving their children in the care of the pre-school staff and that their children's individual needs are met. n Staff implement a broad curriculum that covers all areas of learning. There is a strong focus on developing the skills children need to be independent learners.

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9 May 2024 This includes managing their own feelings. Children are good communicators and show they feel emotionally secure. Staff recognise the importance of these skills to ensure a smooth transition to school. Children have formed close and trusting relationships with their key person. n A thorough recruitment, induction and ongoing training mean that staff are experienced and qualified. They have a sound knowledge of child development. The committee are very supportive of the management team and the effective leadership means the sessions run smoothly. Staff's own welfare is fully considered and supported. Staff say that they feel valued and happy in their role. They have a genuine passion to ensure all children have access to good- quality care and learning. n Children's mathematical understanding of simple mathematical concepts is fully supported throughout their play. Staff use mathematical and positional language

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as children match patterns with coloured pebbles. Children have immense fun at the water table. They show sustained concentration and negotiate well together as they fill tubes with water. Mathematical language is also introduced during group time. Children count how many are in the group. They clap the corresponding number and are also encouraged to write the number on clipboards. n Children are confident speakers. Staff engage children in meaningful conversation and provide running commentaries during activities. Staff have a clear comprehension of how children develop their conversation skills and introduce new words to challenge their ability to communicate and increase their vocabulary. Children engage visitors to the pre-school in conversation and are excited explain about 'wind turbines and volcanos'. n Children enjoy some role-play opportunities, particularly in the garden. They use some dressing-up clothes, such as tabards, hard hats and builders' belts, and

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need to do better?

some props in their play. Children enjoy and have fun taking care of their babies and walking them in buggies. However, staff have not considered how these rich opportunities can be available indoors so that children can continue to develop their imaginary play.

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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 consider how staff can consistently develop and support children's creative ideas and imaginary play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2671315 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10339499 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 20 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Fairview Under Fives Group CIO

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reference number

Telephone number 07787035642 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Fairview Under Fives Group registered in 2022. The pre-school employs 10 members of childcare staff. Nine hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The manager holds qualified teacher status. The pre-school operates Monday to Friday from 9am until 3pm, during term times only. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider has 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 pre- school. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the curriculum and what the team want the children to learn. 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 together. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at the inspection. n Parents provided the inspector with oral and written feedback. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and 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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