Pebbles Pre-School & Day Care

Inspection of Pebbles Pre-School & Day Care Trunch Road, Mundesley, Norfolk NR11 8LE

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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 show a real sense of belonging in this nurturing nursery. Home visits, carried out before children start, mean that strong relationships are swiftly established between the staff, children and their parents. Staff use their knowledge of the children to ensure that their individual needs are met. Babies' routines from home, such as eating and sleeping, are followed. Babies and toddlers develop the confidence to explore freely. They confidently seek out their key person for a cuddle when they need some extra reassurance.

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The provision is good

Children get to spend plenty of time outdoors every day, and there are regular opportunities for the older children to explore the natural world in the purpose provided nature area. Here, they learn about staying safe and remember that there is 'no licking and no picking'. Children are well supervised and the required adult to child ratios are adhered to. Staff plan and provide a broad learning experiences for the different ages of children, based on the children's interests. Children have opportunities to make their own choices, as resources are at their level and accessible. As a result, children engage in purposeful play. In addition, staff encourage children to take part in planned creative activities, exploring with paint, clay and other natural materials. Children are supported to listen and take turns.

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The provision is good

Staff support children's emotional well-being very well. Staff use recall effectively, talking to the children about their previous experiences. Children learn to manage their own feeling and emotions and respect others through activities, stories and discussions. When children find it difficult to share, staff sensitively remind them how to do this, modelling expected language and behaviours. Staff praise and encourage the children, which helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n There have been changes to the leadership and management of the nursery in the last 12 months. Appropriate recruitment practice is followed. The committee, management and the staff show enthusiasm. With support from the local authority, the whole team have worked hard to make positive changes within the nursery. This includes reorganising and enhancing the learning environment, both inside and outside. New ways of observing and assessing children are being introduced, to focus on what children can do and their progress. n All staff provide ongoing commentary as they play alongside the children. They pose questions and give children time to think and respond. Staff support children with correct pronunciation of familiar words and introduce new words, such as 'gargoyle'. Staff are swift to identify those children who are slower to speak and give them appropriate attention. They do this alongside regular

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need to do better?

focused speech and language sessions, using in-house specialist support.

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need to do better?

26 September 2024 n Children are supported to be independent. They are encouraged to wash and dry their hands. Children learn how put on their boots and to wipe their noses and put the tissue in the bin. Even the youngest children are learning to follow routines. They know what is expected, as they help to tidy away the toys. Children develop control and coordination as they learn to take risks and safely handle tools, such as scissors. They explore their natural environment as they go on a bug hunt. They gather plums from the garden, ready to taste at snack time. n Overall, staff demonstrate effective teaching techniques, particularly as they deliver some group activities. Staff focus on children's listening and attention and deliver clear instructions. They create awe and wonder as they introduce 'sound bowls'. They help children to understand the concepts of louder and quieter and skilfully weave in mathematical language and counting. However, not

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need to do better?

all staff confidently use their knowledge of what children have already learned and can do to sequence and extend children's learning. n Staff's well-being is valued. They are encouraged to undertake further professional development, such as training in supporting children's behaviour and learning in the outdoor environment. They know how to deal with any accidents that children may have. Staff have regular supervision and support. However, they have fewer opportunities to reflect on their own practice and that of others, in order to enhance their teaching skills to the highest level. n Overall, partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are provided with clear information about the learning that their children experience. Parents are well informed about their children's progress. They are encouraged to be involved in their children's learning and receive ideas on how they can do this. Many parents

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need to do better?

speak glowingly of the care and education that their children receive.

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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 use their knowledge of what children already know and can do, in order to sequence, extend and help children to make as much progress as possible n provide staff with regular opportunities to reflect on their own and other's practice, in order to raise the quality of learning to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317098 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10366791 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 52 Number of children on roll 115 Name of registered person Pebbles Children and Family Services

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reference number

Telephone number 01263888373 Date of previous inspection 4 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Pebbles Pre-School & Day Care registered in 2006. The setting employs 16 members of childcare staff. Of these, 12 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The setting operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm for 51 weeks of the year. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information that we received about the provider. n The manager and the deputy manager joined the inspector on a learning walk. They spoke with the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. 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 spoke with staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out joint observations of a group activity with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and reviewed documentation relating to staff's suitability and training. She also spoke with members of the committee. n The inspector spoke with parents to gain their opinions of the nursery. In addition, the inspector took account of views of more parents through written

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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.

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