Pelican Preschool Ltd

Inspection of Pelican Preschool Ltd Earl Shilton Methodist Church, Wood Street, Earl Shilton, Leicester LE9 7ND

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Staff provide a warm and welcoming setting where children show excitement as they arrive. Children quickly settle and delight in initiating games and playing alongside their friends. Children new to the setting feel secure as staff sensitively guide and reassure them. Staff know children well and plan a meaningful curriculum around children's next steps for learning and their individual interests. For example, when children show an interest in fire fighters, staff provide books and create a fire station where children have fun engaging in imaginative role-play games. Staff provide very good support for children with special education needs and/or disabilities. Staff work closely with other professionals to ensure that all children make good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is good

Children are kind and caring, and they learn to share resources and take turns with one another. Overall, staff support children well to manage their emotions and feelings. This helps children to understand how to calm themselves when they feel angry or frustrated. For example, children approach adults for reassurance or return to a favourite activity. Staff provide ample opportunities for children to go outside to get fresh air and practise their physical skills. Children excitedly put on their coats and boots and enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities. They demonstrate good control and coordination as they run, climb and balance. Children thrive in this happy and stimulating environment.

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need to do better?

n The leadership team works hard to continually improve the provision. Monitoring systems are effective and enable leaders to identify areas for further development. For example, improvements have been made to the outdoor area to provide a safe and secure environment where children can freely explore. n Staff ensure that mealtimes are social occasions. Staff sit with children and initiate lively conversations. They encourage children's independence skills as children confidently pour drinks and learn how to open packets. Staff promote children's awareness of healthy eating by discussing why some foods, such as fruit, are good for our bodies. n Partnership with parents is a strength of the pre-school. Parents speak very highly about the service they receive and praise the work that staff do. Staff give parents regular opportunities to look at children's learning journals. They share photos and regularly speak to parents to keep them well informed of their

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children's progress. n Staff give high priority to developing children's communication and language skills. Staff model language effectively and repeat words clearly, so children have time to listen and absorb new vocabulary. For example, when playing in the sand, staff repeat the word 'scoop', while showing children the action. Children

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17 October 2024 watch and repeat the word as they fill containers. n Children are provided with good opportunities to look at books and listen to stories. This helps to foster an early interest in reading. However, group story times do not always enable all children to gain the most from the activity. Some children find it difficult to focus their attention for longer periods of time, which disrupts the learning of others. n There are effective systems in place to monitor children's development. This enables staff to clearly identify when children require extra support to help them make progress. Staff are proactive in engaging swiftly with parents and other professionals to discuss any developmental delays. Appropriate plans are implemented, and children are supported to reach their full potential. n Staff model the use of good manners, and children reflect this in their own behaviour as they consistently say 'please' and 'thank you'. Staff encourage

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positive behaviour but do not always implement strategies consistently. For example, when playing inside, children are regularly reminded to handle play equipment with care. However, when playing outside, this expectation is not always clearly communicated. Occasionally, this leads to minor disputes between children. n Staff give good attention to preparing children for their transition onto school. Children learn to take care of their own needs as they use the toilet independently, wash their hands and get tissues to wipe their nose. Children confidently make choices about their play and learning and carefully consider the resources they will need to complete a task. For example, they gather cooking utensils and play food to prepare dinner for staff and shout, 'It's ready', to call them over to the table.

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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 help staff to establish consistency when supporting children's behaviour n develop further the organisation of group times to enable all children to participate effectively and gain the most from learning opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2712766 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10367249 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Pelican Preschool Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07715520713 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Pelican Preschool Ltd registered in 2022. It operates from the Methodist church hall in Earl Shilton. The setting is open from Monday to Friday, during term-time only. Sessions are from 8.45am to 2.45pm. The setting employs five members of childcare staff. Of whom, four hold appropriate early years qualifications. The setting provides government funded places for two-, three- and four-year old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the pre-school and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises and outdoor play areas. n The manager talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what they want children to learn. n Children talked the inspector about what they like to do when they are at the pre-school. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school.

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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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