Selby Community Preschool

Inspection of Selby Community Preschool The Community Centre, Scott Road, Selby, North Yorkshire YO8 4BL

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children arrive happily at the pre-school. They quickly find their friends and engage in the range of activities on offer. Staff sensitively support children as they play. They encourage children to think about how they are feeling, which supports their well-being. This helps children to manage their own feelings. Children's behaviour is good. Staff have carefully considered the routines with regard for the youngest and most vulnerable children in the pre-school. This helps these children settle particularly well.

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The provision is good

Staff plan a range of experiences to develop children's learning. This includes visits to the local community, for example the library. This helps children to learn more about the people and places in their community and develop an understanding of the world. Staff have a good understanding of children's individual needs and interests. They use this knowledge to engage children in their learning. Staff recognise the importance of children being outdoors to promote their good health. For example, children explore the outdoor area. They develop their physical skills as they use equipment to bounce. This helps them to make good progress in their physical development.

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n Staff know children and their families well. They find out what children know and can do. They build on this knowledge to plan meaningful experiences for children to help them learn and develop. This supports children to make good progress and they are ready for the next stage in their learning. n Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Staff skilfully read to children. They support them to recall what happens next in the story. This helps children to develop their speech and language skills. Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported in the pre-school. For example, staff take time to model the correct pronunciation of words. Parents comment on the good progress their children are making in their communication skills. n Staff communicate well with children. They encourage them to make decisions about what they would like to do next. Children notice dark grey clouds in the

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sky and curiously think about what this might mean. At times, staff ask questions but do not always give children enough time to respond. This does not support children to fully develop their critical thinking skills. n Children have close bonds with their key person in the pre-school. They look to them for comfort and support. Children spend time with their key person as they play. This supports children's personal, social and emotional development, as they feel secure and grow in confidence. n Children show interest in making marks. They develop their pencil control. Staff encourage children and help them to think about what letter comes next in their

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16 July 2024 name, when they are developmentally ready for this. However, staff do not consistently use the correct pronunciation of letter sounds to support children's phonetical knowledge, to support their developing literacy skills. n Staff use assessments to identify any gaps in children's learning. They work with the special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) to access further support for children. While waiting for support services, staff plan targeted activities to further children's learning. This helps children to continue to make progress. n Since the last inspection, the manager and staff team have taken appropriate action to improve their safeguarding knowledge and understanding. Leaders have trained all staff. They have carefully reviewed their policies and procedures. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities. n The staff team has been through a period of change. The manager

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need to do better?

acknowledges this and provides sensitive support to staff. As a result, staff feel part of the team. Staff know what training they need to complete to help them develop even further. The staff team works well together. Parents speak highly of the team and how they feel part of a family at the pre-school.

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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 allow children more time to find their own answers and develop their critical thinking skills n further develop a consistent approach to supporting children's early phonetical knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 400429 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10336272 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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Total number of places 28 Number of children on roll 26 Name of registered person Selby Community Preschool Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07734972670 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Selby Community Preschool registered in 1992. The pre-school operates from a large room in the community centre in Selby town centre. Sessions are from 9.15am to 12.15pm and from 1pm to 4pm. A lunch club is also provided from 12.15pm to 1pm. The pre-school employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds a level 5 early years qualification and two are qualified at level 3. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday during term time only. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. 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 about what they enjoy doing at pre-school. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the manager and chair of the committee about the leadership and management of the pre-school. n The SENDCo spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. 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.

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n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during snack time. n Parents shared their views of the pre-school with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed 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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