Menston Pre School

Inspection of Menston Pre-School Kirklands Community Centre, Kirklands, Main Street, Ilkley LS29 6HT

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive at this wonderfully welcoming setting. They are greeted at the door by their key person before waving goodbye to their parents and carers. Children are eager to learn and greet their friends excitedly. They chat about their morning confidently, excited to share news from home. Children have great relationships with staff. They run to them affectionately with a smile. This is because staff know them incredibly well. Staff take time to get to know children before they start at the setting and have regular catch-ups with parents. This promotes the children's positive sense of well-being.

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The provision is outstanding

The curriculum is inspiring and ambitious for every child. The setting has a child- centred approach. It is driven by children's interests. Children take the lead. This is skilfully supported by adults who use everything as a learning opportunity. Children talk with the inspector about Egypt and the pyramids. Others are excited to talk about flamingos and explain why they are pink. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make rapid progress.

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The provision is outstanding

Adults' expectations of children's behaviour are clear. As a result, children have excellent behaviour. Children listen intently, they follow instruction and demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning. Children learn how to solve problems and be respectful to others. They help and encourage each other through their play.

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n The education provided at this setting is inclusive, ambitious and adaptable. It supports every child, including those with SEND, to progress through all areas of their learning. This prepares them well for the next stage in their education. The curriculum is well designed. Children are focused and engaged in their learning. Children learn about the world around them. Visitors come and talk about other faiths and professions. For example, children enjoy a visit from the local dentist. They have lots of opportunities to get out and about in the local community. This prepares them well for life in modern Britain. n Children learn how to stay strong and healthy. They benefit from healthy and nutritious snacks that they prepare themselves. They learn about waste and sustainability. For example, they visit the 'community fridge' to get their snack. Children have plentiful opportunities to practise their physical skills daily.

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Children explore risk and enjoy challenge. They support each other as they climb trees, cheering 'Come on, you can do it.' As a result, children demonstrate great resilience and have a 'can-do' attitude. This gives them valuable skills that they need to succeed in life. n Adults support the language and communication development of all children incredibly well. Children develop a love of reading as they listen to stories

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6 June 2024 enthusiastically read by adults. Adults skilfully use questions to enhance and extend children's learning. They strengthen children's critical thinking skills as they offer them problems to solve. Children benefit from a language-rich environment that builds on children's current vocabulary, introducing new words. Those that need additional support are given it through meaningful interventions. As a result, all children are confident communicators. n Partnerships with parents are extremely strong. Parents are highly complimentary of the setting, acknowledging that staff go above and beyond to include them in their children's educational journey. This includes attending stay- and-play sessions, along with grandparents. Parents are kept well informed about their children's progress and about how to support children's learning further at home. n Leadership and management at the setting are inspirational and worthy of

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dissemination to others. The managers inclusive, ambitious and adaptable vision drives the setting's constant improvement. Most recently, for example, the setting has introduced a designated outdoor classroom where all children can learn about, and experience, nature at its best. Safeguarding is a real strength at the setting. Children's safety and well-being are paramount. Staff are well trained and well supported. Consequently, all children are safe and receive the support they need. Adult's skills are recognised and used effectively. They talk passionately about the setting and their role. They feel happy and valued.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501559 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10339149 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 30 Number of children on roll 56 Name of registered person Menston Pre-School Playgroup CIO

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reference number

Telephone number 01943 876252 Date of previous inspection 2 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Menston Pre-School registered in 2016. The pre-school employs 12 members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including five who hold qualified teacher status. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm. The pre- school provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with 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 their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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