Norton Pre-School

Inspection of Norton Pre-School Wadborough Road, Littleworth, WORCESTER WR5 2QB

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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

As children arrive, they are warmly welcomed by the kind and affectionate staff, who provide a happy, safe and secure environment for children. Staff know the children well. They listen to what children have to say with genuine interest. They make sure children get lots of opportunities to make choices in their play. Children demonstrate good listening skills. They develop a love of books. At story time, all children join in and enthusiastically shout out repeated phrases. Staff are good role models. They support children to socialise, share and take turns. Children play cooperatively and show kindness towards one another. Staff encourage children to share information with their friends. Children are confident communicators who enjoy telling others about their life at home and recent events. They readily share their opinions and ideas. Children thoroughly enjoy their time outdoors. They build on their physical abilities as they ride on wheeled toys and negotiate obstacles and

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The provision is good

All children make good progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children develop positive attitudes towards their learning and begin to develop the skills and attitudes they need for their next stage of learning, including their move on to school.

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need to do better?

n The manager has high expectations for children. She has devised a well- sequenced curriculum based on children's interests and what children need to learn next. n The manager supports staff to continue to develop their knowledge and skills. She observes staff practice and their interactions with children. She provides feedback on what the staff do well and advice on where they can improve their teaching further to enhance children's learning. n The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with parents and outside professionals to support children with SEND. This helps these children to make the best possible progress. n Staff manage behaviour effectively. They have high expectations of children's behaviour. They teach children to be respectful and kind. Children help each other. For example, when selecting a wheeled toy for themselves, they get one for their friend to use too. n Staff help children to do things for themselves. They teach children to use the

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toilet independently and to wash their hands afterwards. Children skilfully use knives and forks at lunchtime. They serve their own food at snack time. n Staff teach children about healthy lifestyle choices. Children enjoy the balanced and nutritious snacks and meals provided by the pre-school. Staff talk to children about the need to drink water regularly.

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11 July 2024 n Staff support children to develop good physical skills in readiness for future writing. For example, they encourage children to use a variety of tools as they manipulate dough, such as rollers and cutters. n Staff support children's communication and language development well. They make good use of open-ended questioning, such as 'tell me' and 'what do you think?' This helps to develop children's thinking, problem-solving and language skills. Staff engage children in conversation, speak clearly and use a broad vocabulary. n As children play, staff help them to develop their knowledge of mathematical concepts. During water play, staff talk to children about number, shape and size as they fill and empty different vessels. Children learn about magnetic force as they work together to build structures from large magnetic connecting boards. n Staff help children to develop an understanding of the world. They teach

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children about different life cycles, including that of a butterfly. Children enjoy taking part in gardening activities, where they grow herbs, plants and vegetables. However, sometimes, during group activities, staff do not focus enough on the learning intentions for the different ages and abilities of the children to engage and challenge all children effectively. n Staff give children lots of praise and encouragement. Children are proud of their accomplishments. They confidently show others the creative work they have completed. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem. n Parents speak highly of the staff and say their children enjoy attending. They receive information about their children's learning through an online app. However, staff do not always provide parents with information on how they can further extend their children's learning at home.

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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 be aware of the learning intentions for the different ages and abilities of the children taking part during group activities so that they can all fully participate n provide parents with information and ideas to enable them to extend their children's learning and development at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536074 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10340987 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 34 Number of children on roll 28 Name of registered person Norton Pre-School C.I.C

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reference number

Telephone number 07813343545 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Norton Pre-School re-registered in 2016. It is situated in the Littleworth area of Worcester. The pre-school employs four members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 to level 6, including one who holds early years professional status. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during school term times. Sessions are from 8am until 4pm. The pre-school provides holiday club provision for two days a week during school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the pre-school's curriculum and what they want the children to learn. Staff talked to the inspector when convenient during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the manager about the leadership and management of the pre-school. The SENCo spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors. The impact that this has on children's learning was assessed by the inspector. The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector.

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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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