Chipmonks Pre-school Limited

Inspection of Chipmonks Pre-school Limited Broughton Pavilion, 139 Tanfield Lane, Broughton, Milton Keynes MK10 9NJ

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Chipmonks Pre-school is a wonderful place for children to learn and play. Children enthusiastically enter the setting with smiles on their faces and settle quickly. They make friendships and show care and concern for others. For example, pre-school children spontaneously rush to find a cloth to wipe up milk that their friend has spilt.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are engrossed in a wealth of captivating and challenging activities and experiences, which staff skilfully plan. Children excitedly approach the planting and growing area where staff have placed a variety of vegetables. They excitedly water them and discuss the vegetables they like or dislike. Children diligently follow a pictorial recipe and count and measure ingredients as they make their own play dough.

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The provision is outstanding

Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. They are marvellous role models for children, showing children how to be kind and to respect others. Children take turns exceptionally well. They collect and use a sand timer to wait for their turn in a variety of situations, such as using a toy cash register. Children are keen to persevere with tasks until they get it right. For example, children glow with pride when they learn new skills, for instance using a pair of scissors.

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n The inspirational provider and staff team have designed an exceptionally well- thought out curriculum. This builds effectively on children's knowledge and encourages them to practise their skills. Experienced staff understand what children need to learn. They implement this exceptionally well. Consequently, all children make excellent progress from their starting points. Staff prepare children incredibly well for their next steps in education. n There is excellent support for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff expertly use their knowledge of each child to put just the right strategies in place. This ensures that children get the support they need. Staff sensitively assess children's individual needs and use any additional funding successfully to raise the quality of children's experiences. Children with SEND flourish and succeed alongside their peers. n The excitement of learning is evident in every part of the pre-school. Children

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develop confidence in choosing favourite activities from a wide range of stimulating activities. They quickly become highly independent, developing their own personal preferences. The setting is highly inclusive and ensures that all children make rapid progress no matter how small the steps. Staff ensure that children learn to appreciate diversity in the wider world. They learn about family differences in ways that are appropriate for their age.

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14 November 2024 n Leaders and staff prioritise developing children's communication and language skills. Staff model language extremely well. They talk constantly to children and listen carefully to what children have to say. They skilfully match the language they use and the questions they ask to the needs of each child. As a result, children are especially confident and articulate clearly, when speaking in a variety of situations. Children are excellent at responding to questions and ask their own to clarify understanding. n Staff at the pre-school develop children's love of reading across all age ranges. Children excitedly share books with adults. Younger children independently choose to look at books, pointing eagerly to the pictures, keen for the adult to read to them. Adults expertly help children bring stories to life. For example, children mix up porridge and compare amounts in bowls when re-enacting the

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story of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'. n Parents are exceptionally positive about the school. They describe it as an amazing place. Staff work closely with parents and children benefit from a very strong continuity of care. Parents feel listened to and valued. They appreciate the regular communication and updates on their children's development. n The provider is extremely effective at reflecting on the setting and supporting the dedicated team. Staff have opportunities to access training and work on ideas together in regular meetings. For example, they attend training on autism, which has had an exceptionally positive impact on strategies employed.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478887 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10364304 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 34 Number of children on roll 48 Name of registered person Chipmonks Pre school Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07873342783 Date of previous inspection 28 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Chipmonks Pre-school Limited registered in 2014. It is open each weekday, during term time, from 8.45am to 11.45am and from midday to 2.45pm, with the option to stay all day. The provider employs 7 members of staff, including herself, of whom all hold qualifications at level 3. The pre-school provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and manager completed a learning walk throughout the pre- school. They discussed how the early years provision is organised and how the curriculum offered supports children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of practice with the manager. n The inspector spoke to parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector held discussions with staff at appropriate times during the inspection and talked to children during activities. n The inspector had meetings with the manager. She looked at a sample of policies and procedures, staff qualifications 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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