Nippers pre school & childcare

Inspection of Nippers pre school & childcare Nanpean County Primary School, St. Georges Road, Nanpean, St. Austell, Cornwall PL26 7YH

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children are happy and confident as they play with their friends in this pre-school. They are curious and eager to learn. Staff create strong bonds with children, who feel secure. Staff understand the positive effect this has on children's learning and development. Staff and children smile and have fun as they chat and play together. Staff guide children effectively to develop their play. For example, they support children to build wall structures out of large toy bricks. They enable children to make their own choices and to learn from their mistakes, for example, if the walls fall down. Managers have created an ambitious curriculum and all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Children develop their creative skills as they make music with percussion instruments. Staff encourage children of all ages to play different rhythms and patterns, guiding them to build their memory skills.

p.2

The provision is good

Younger children enjoy an insect hunt in the garden. They use magnifying glasses to look at bugs in more detail. Staff develop children's vocabulary as they name and describe the bugs. Parent fundraising events raise money to buy a greenhouse for the garden area. Staff show children how to look after and grow various vegetables and fruits from seed. Children talk about what they have grown in the vegetable garden, such as pumpkins, beans and strawberries They enjoy eating the produce at snack time or take the fruit and vegetables home to share with their family. Older children confidently explain that plants need water and sunlight to grow.

p.2

need to do better?

n Staff support children to develop their communication and language skills. They hold conversations with children, introduce new words and use visual aids to help children communicate. They ask children questions to invite them to share what they know. However, at times, staff do not give children sufficient time to share their thoughts and ideas with others to support their communication skills. n The manager has created a well-designed and effective curriculum, which is confidently delivered by staff. Children are supported to be ready for the next stage of learning, and the curriculum promotes children's personal, social and emotional development. For example, children explore their emotions, looking in a mirror and drawing self-portraits of how they look when they feel different emotions. n The special educational needs coordinator is knowledgeable and effective in her role. She supports staff to deliver strategies that are successful in guiding

p.2

need to do better?

children to make progress from their starting points. These include visual guides of the daily routine and visual cards to support instructions. She quickly identifies children who may need additional help. She works closely with other

p.2

need to do better?

18 June 2024 professionals to guide children towards their next steps. n Children are kind, and they behave well. They readily share toys and know how to wait their turn. Staff model polite phrases, which children repeat. Older children say, 'You're welcome' when thanked for holding open a door. Children of all ages are motivated, and they listen well and respond eagerly to requests. n Staff guide children to develop their independence skills. Children use a self- registration system in the mornings to show they have arrived. At snack time, staff teach children to cut up fruit and vegetables, pour their own drinks and develop healthy food habits. They are confident in their abilities, and they show high levels of self-esteem. n Staff guide children to understand early mathematical concepts. They support children to develop a love of numbers and counting. Mathematics is embedded into everyday play. Staff use mathematical language around quantity and size as

p.2

need to do better?

they talk with children. Young children joyfully count a set of 13 toy dinosaurs and show pride in their achievement. n Staff enjoy working in the pre-school, and the manager guides the team well. She supports staff to develop their professional skills through regular staff meetings and a range of training opportunities. Staff report they enjoy their role and working in the pre-school. n The manager and the staff have strong relationships with parents. Communication is effective. Parents report that children have grown in confidence and social skills since attending the pre-school. Staff provide effective guidance to families on child development. Parents recommend the pre-school to others.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

should:

n provide children with sufficient time to share their thoughts and ideas to further support their communication skills.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2666278 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10339417 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 36 Name of registered person Watts, Amanda

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 07599696279 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Nippers Pre-school & Childcare registered in 2022, after a change of ownership. It operates from Nanpean County Primary School, near St Austell in Cornwall. The pre-school employs four members of childcare staff, including the manager. Of whom, all hold relevant level 3 qualifications. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 8am to 5pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

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 provider. n The managers and the inspector completed a learning walk of the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the managers. 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 gained parents' views of the pre-school through discussion and written statements.

p.5

Inspection activities

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

18 June 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6