Launch Pad Pre-School

Inspection of Launch Pad Pre-School Baguley Street, Droylsden M43 7BB

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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

Staff create a warm 'home-from-home' feeling for all the children and families who attend this nursery. Children come to the nursery eager to start their day and laugh and giggle as they interact with the staff. They demonstrate they feel safe and secure as they confidently communicate with others. Staff support children to develop a good sense of self-esteem and confidence to prepare them for the next stage of their learning.

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The provision is good

The nursery provides a wide range of experiences for children. This helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. Younger children curiously ask staff questions as they explore the different fruits that caterpillars eat. Staff build older children's knowledge as they talk about different flowers while children use their imagination to create their own. Children show an eagerness to learn new things and have positive attitudes to learning.

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The provision is good

Staff work hard to develop consistency for children to help support their behaviour. As a result, children behave very well. Various strategies and resources are used to help all children understand what is expected of them. For example, for children who may struggle with their understanding, visual sand timers are used to help children know when it is time to tidy up. This helps children to manage their own behaviour and emotions as they know what is happening and what to expect next.

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need to do better?

n All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are progressing well. Staff swiftly identify children's needs and use their comprehensive knowledge of the children to quickly put support in place. The nursery then works closely with outside agencies and parents to ensure everyone in the child's life is working towards the same targets. This helps ensure gaps in children's development are beginning to close. n The nursery has designed a curriculum which builds upon what children already know and can do. Staff use their interactions to develop new vocabulary with children and help them to become critical thinkers. However, some staff do not consistently implement the intended learning outcomes. For example, during some activities, staff do not fully understand how they can help children meet the intended learning outcomes. At times, this does not always help further

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children's learning. n Children's physical development is promoted well through both the indoor and outdoor provision. They have ample opportunities to access the outdoor area. During this time, they practise skills, such as running, climbing and balancing. For example, children are developing their core muscles as they independently balance on the balance boards. Experiences, such as smashing ice to reveal

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11 July 2024 minibeasts, helps the younger pre-school children develop their grasp. This supports children's early writing skills. n Staff create clear and consistent expectations for children's behaviour. They implement the same strategies throughout the nursery which helps embed children's understanding of what is expected of them. For example, when staff say to children it is time to go inside, children quickly follow instructions and line up. Children behave very well. n The nursery supports children's progression through the nursery and to school extremely well. For example, staff recognise when children may need further support to settle and put strategies in place, such as extra taster sessions and close partnership working with the local schools. This helps supports children's emotional development to confidently progress to their next stage of learning. n Staff teach children about having regard for others. They learn about other

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need to do better?

people's boundaries and how to respect these. For example, children ask their peers if they would like a hug before giving them one. Children are learning the skills they need for a life in modern Britain. n Overall, the nursery manages daily routines well. However, during busy times of the daily routine, staff momentarily do not always consider how to be fully effective in their deployment. This means that at times, staff are not consistently providing children with the level of attention they need. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents say that staff 'go above and beyond' to support children's individual needs. The nursery uses various communication tools to keep parents updated on their children's progress, such as their online app. Additionally, for families who have children with SEND, 6- weekly meetings provide parents with a clear overview of the tailored support provided for their children. This helps parents support their children's learning at

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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 staff to consistently implement the intended curriculum intentions n strengthen staff deployment during busier times of the day, so that children's needs are more consistently met during these periods.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2721490 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10355581 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 72 Number of children on roll 72 Name of registered person Kids Zone Nursery Group Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0161370 0818 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Launch Pad Pre-School registered in 2023 located in Droylsden. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above and one holds level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery 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 nursery has received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the nursery and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. 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 carried out a joint observation of a physical development activity

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with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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