Little Angels Pre-School Ltd Swadlincote

Inspection of Little Angels Pre-School Ltd Swadlincote Old Post Centre, High Street, Newhall, SWADLINCOTE, Derbyshire DE11 0HX

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are busy and happily engaged in play in this welcoming and inclusive pre- school. They show great interest in the well-thought-out activities provided for them. For example, children develop their large muscles as they have fun taking part in dance and movement sessions. They have lots of opportunities to move their bodies in different ways to music and complete the actions in the songs they sing. Children bend, jump and stretch. Staff use props effectively to engage children. For example, they give children grey socks to wear on their arms as they wave their arms as though it is the elephant's trunk in the song. Children learn to behave well. They form strong attachments to their key person, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Staff consistently encourage children to share, take turns and be kind to each other.

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The provision is good

Staff understand the importance of developing children's communication and language skills within their curriculum. They encourage children to talk about what they know and have remembered. Children use new vocabulary introduced by staff as they explore pumpkins, such as 'slimy' and 'cold'. Children enjoy doing things for themselves, such as peeling the top off their yoghurt pots for snack. The staff know the children well and use focused praise to celebrate children's efforts and achievements. This motivates children to keep trying and helps to build their self- esteem and confidence.

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need to do better?

n Staff understand the well-sequenced curriculum. For example, they support children's personal, social and emotional development as they encourage children to form friendships and work collaboratively with each other. They use group times to encourage children to confidently try new learning, such as pulling pumpkin seeds out of the inside of pumpkins. However, during these activities, not all children are actively involved and sit watching rather than participating, as staff have not considered the resourcing of the activity. n Staff carefully observe children's play and assess their progress accurately. This helps them to understand what children need to learn next. Children's next steps in learning are displayed on their coat peg so that parents see them daily. Staff are skilled at identifying when children are not making expected progress and promptly put plans in place. They work effectively with parents and outside

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agencies to ensure children receive the support they need. n Staff have a good understanding of how children learn and plan the environment to enable children to choose their play activities. For example, children choose a feather duster from the role play area to pretend to be a witch flying on a broomstick like the character in their favourite story. However, during adult- directed play, some staff overly direct children's play, reducing opportunities for

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15 October 2024 children to lead their learning, develop their imagination and try out their ideas. n Staff are good role models for children. They speak to children with respect and are mindful of their needs. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. They remind children about expectations to support children to learn how to manage their emotions and be kind to their friends. n Staff support children to develop their communication and language skills. They model sounds and repeat new vocabulary clearly so that children hear new words. Staff understand the importance of singing rhymes and reading stories. Children enjoy choosing stories that staff bring to life to maintain their interest by using props and sounds such as a knock at the door and the wind whistling past. n Staff are highly skilled at promoting children's physical development. They provide ample opportunities for children to practise using their large and small

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need to do better?

muscles. Children thoroughly enjoy using the pre-school's outdoor garden to climb, slide and balance. Staff model making marks on the chalkboard and rolling dough between their hands and encourage children to copy to support the development of their small muscles. n The staff team shows passion and pride in its pre-school. New staff members have quickly created a supportive team that understands how to help each other in their roles. This helps to create a calm and efficient atmosphere in which children are able to thrive. Staff have daily conversations with each other and reflect on the provision and how it can be improved on. Staff are supported with targets to enhance their skills and encouraged to attend training and share what they learn with their colleagues.

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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 review the organisation of group activities to ensure that all children remain fully engaged and interested in their learning n enable children to develop their own imagination and incorporate more of their own ideas into adult-led activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363515 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10324000 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 Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of registered person

Little Angels Pre School (Swadlincote) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07725 571 368 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Little Angels Pre-School Ltd Swadlincote registered in 2007 and is situated in Newhall, Derbyshire. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and one at level 2. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday, during school term time. Sessions are from 9am to midday and from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, with a lunch club available between these sessions. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It also provides before- and after-school care and a holiday club for school-age children.

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Inspection activities

n The manager talked to the inspector about activities provided at the pre-school to share what the staff provide and how this assists children in their learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of staff interactions during activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the manager, staff, parents and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff.

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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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