St Bartholomew's Pre-School

Inspection of St Bartholomew's Pre- School Grimley & Holt C of E Primary School, Grimley, WORCESTER WR2 6LU

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this nurturing pre-school. The experienced staff team is kind and warm. There is a real sense of a family community. Parents are welcomed into the pre-school, and partnership working is a great strength. Staff calmly settle children into the routines of the day. Staff share vital information with parents at handover. Leaders introduce a graduated and tailored settling in that focuses on the whole family unit. Staff are extremely supportive and approachable. As a result, it is evident children and families feel happy, safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Staff follow the children's ideas. Work is clearly that of the children. Staff encourage them to express their opinions and creativity. Staff regularly praise children, and children proudly showcase their hard work. Staff offer guidance and role model techniques as they cut and stick different media onto paper plates. Children relish the sense of achievement with tricky tasks, such as squeezing the glue pot and using scissors. This helps to build the children's self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

Staff support children to share and take turns. They encourage children to work together to build towers with plastic bricks. Staff support children to resolve minor conflicts and help them understand the impact they have on the feelings of others. As a result, children are forming friendships and being prepared well for their future.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and staff have a clear understanding of what they want children to learn during their time at pre-school. There is a rich and varied curriculum that gives children the essential knowledge they need to prepare them for their next stage in learning. All children make good progress from their various starting points. n Children enjoy being part of the on-site school community. They share the school hall at mealtimes and fondly greet their older friends as they sit together to eat. Children enjoy a varied and balanced diet. Children demonstrate good table manners. However, sometimes, staff complete tasks that the children could try for themselves. For example, staff open their lunch boxes, cut up their food and clear their plates. This means children do not get the opportunity to practise these important skills for themselves. n Leaders are passionate about providing support and equal opportunities for all

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need to do better?

children. Staff use accurate assessment and observations to identify early gaps in children's knowledge. They make timely referrals to other professionals if they are needed. They work closely with parents, the local authority, schools and other professionals to get the early and ongoing support children might need.

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need to do better?

8 October 2024 n Children are confident to ask for help and ask questions. Staff are attentive, kind and respond with appropriate support. Staff encourage children to problem-solve and find the answers themselves. Staff give children lots of time and opportunity to think and respond to any questions. As a result, children are extending their knowledge and understanding in a range of areas. n Staff feel very well supported in their roles. Leaders ensure staff well-being is a priority. Staff say the whole team is supportive and respectful. Leaders regularly monitor staff's practice through peer observation and supervision. They provide constructive feedback to help improve the overall quality of care and education children receive. n Staff support children's communication and language well. Children show a love for books. They reach for them independently and turn the pages. Staff introduce words such as 'palaeontologist' when reading a story about dinosaurs.

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need to do better?

They clearly explain the definition of any new words so that children gain a solid understanding of their meaning. Consequently, children hear and use a rich and varied vocabulary. n Parents are extremely happy with the care and education their children receive. They describe the staff as 'amazing'. They say their children feel part of the family and staff treat children as their own. They say staff 'go above and beyond' to reassure and offer support during settling in and challenging times. These strong relationships support the links between home and 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 support children's independence even further, particularly around tasks children can complete for themselves at mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205298 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10362185 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 14 Name of registered person St Bartholomew's Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01905 640322 Date of previous inspection 16 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

St Bartholomew's Pre-School registered in 1998. The pre-school employs seven members of staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 8.30am until 3pm. The pre-school offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

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. Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at 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 that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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