Landulph Under Fives

Inspection of Landulph Under Fives Landulph Memorial Hall, Cargreen, SALTASH, Cornwall PL12 6NF

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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

Children eagerly enter this welcoming pre-school, where staff greet them warmly. They quickly find their name cards for self-registration and decide whether to 'high- five', 'wave', 'hug' or 'find a friend' when entering. Children can also choose to say goodbye to their parents at the 'waving window' before settling quickly into play.

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The provision is good

Staff plan their curriculum well to ensure that children make progress. For example, staff introduce new words to increase children's vocabulary and mathematical knowledge. Children learn the names of 3D shapes, such as cylinders, and talk about how an egg looks like an oval. Staff consistently encourage children to count. Younger children count to 10 twice when washing their hands, and older children count independently from one to 20. At the snack table, children begin to recognise numerals attached to the back of their chairs. They talk to their peers saying, 'I've got number four!'

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The provision is good

Children play cooperatively and share well. They enjoy being the special helper of the day and carrying out small tasks, such as setting out the plates and cups on the table. Children understand the need to wait their turn, such as when the painting easel has the allocated number of children. They develop patience and a respect for others.

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need to do better?

n Children thoroughly enjoy being creative. Staff help them to mix colours when painting. Children experiment by mixing red and white paint together to make pink. Staff talk to children about how to make the paint a darker or lighter shade of pink. Children work out that they need more red paint to make it darker. Staff extend this and encourage children to mix other colours to make green and purple. n Staff implement group activities with children, such as making facial features using dough and teaching children letter sounds in preparation for school. However, occasionally, staff do not plan them well enough to meet children's individual developmental stages to help them understand and remember what they have learned. n Children learn how to keep themselves healthy. They regularly wash their hands throughout the day and talk about how it stops the germs that make them poorly. During mealtimes, children talk about the importance of healthy foods

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and know how drinking water helps to wash away bacteria to keep their teeth clean. n Staff encourage children to develop a love of reading. Children enjoy listening to stories in the pre-school and taking books home from the 'lending library' to share with their parents. Children talk about their favourite parts and characters

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27 September 2024 from the story, developing their literacy skills well. n Parents report positively on the pre-school and the caring and attentive staff. They comment on how their children have flourished in social and communication skills and how staff provide them with detailed information on their child's progress. The pre-school also uses parents' strengths and occupations. For example, children enjoyed exploring a real tractor and how it works. n Children develop good communication skills, and staff encourage them to problem-solve and talk about what they are doing. For example, staff ask children how they can make their tower of blocks taller without it falling over. Children work out how to build two towers together to make it stronger. Occasionally, staff ask children too many questions in succession. While some children are keen to answer these, some quieter and less confident children, at times, become overwhelmed and do not engage in the conversation.

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n Staff liaise well with other early years settings children attend for a consistent approach. They find out where children need additional support and attend training to help close gaps in learning. For instance, staff learn sign language to encourage younger children to communicate. n Children develop their physical skills well. Outside, they confidently pedal bikes and negotiate space. Inside, children use one-handed tools effectively, such as pouring water from a jug and using paintbrushes. Older children begin to hold pens and pencils correctly, helping them to form some letters in their name.

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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 plan and implement group activities to meet children's individual developmental stages to help them understand and remember what they have learned n give children sufficient time to answer questions, particularly quieter children, to enable them to participate and develop their confidence further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102821 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10354744 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 17 Number of children on roll 8 Name of registered person Landulph Under Fives Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07718830149 Date of previous inspection 5 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Landulph Under Fives registered in 1991 and is located in Cargreen near Saltash, Cornwall. The pre-school is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9am to 3pm, and on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 4pm, term time only. There are two members of staff, both of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 3. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-year-olds.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the pre-school and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. 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 group activity with the manager. 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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