Woodlands Preschool

Inspection of Woodlands Preschool Joliffe Playing Ground, Fox Lane, Caterham CR3 5QS

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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

The management team creates a family-like atmosphere. They demonstrate kindness and respect in their interactions with others. This approach has a positive impact on children, particularly those who have faced challenges earlier in life. Children, including those new to pre-school, feel safe and emotionally secure. For example, when children arrive, they can easily separate from their caregivers. Staff support children in understanding their rules and boundaries. This helps children to behave well. They accept each other regardless of their different backgrounds.

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The provision is good

The management team has developed a well-structured curriculum, which staff understand clearly. This curriculum places a strong emphasis on promoting children's physical health. Children enjoy activities, such as dance and music. Staff know that some children have gaps in their learning, particularly in communication and language skills. They collaborate closely with other professionals to address these gaps and ensure no child falls behind. Staff help children develop strong English speaking skills and work to expand their vocabulary. This support is particularly beneficial for children who speak English as an additional language. For example, children learn to engage in meaningful conversations during role-play activities. Additionally, they expand their vocabulary as they talk happily about familiar fruits and vegetables.

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need to do better?

n The management team is strongly committed to its work with children. They act with integrity and use additional funding to provide children with opportunities they might not otherwise have. For example, children participate in various sports, such as archery, which they enjoy. n The management team has a positive attitude. They welcome the views of other professionals to help evaluate the quality of the pre-school. Children have many opportunities to play and learn outside. Currently, the management team is focusing on improving the outdoor space to create further enriching learning experiences for children. n Staff morale is high. They speak happily about their work in pre-school. Staff report receiving regular supervision sessions and ongoing training to enhance their knowledge and strengthen their skills. For example, they have improved their understanding of sign language after training. This aids children in

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interacting with adults and peers. n Staff observe and assess children's progress to design an ambitious curriculum. They support children effectively, including disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This helps all children to make significant progress from their starting points. For instance, children who previously experienced anxiety have developed greater social confidence.

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need to do better?

13 November 2024 Additionally, children with limited language skills are now learning to express themselves verbally. n Staff model language for children effectively. They introduce new concepts and ideas to enhance children's existing knowledge. For instance, during a planned activity, staff talk to children about 'hibernation' to teach them how certain animals survive in cold climates during winter. Staff incorporate stories and songs throughout the day to enhance children's vocabulary. This increases children's word bank, preparing them well for school. n Children are well motivated to play. They access activities freely, indoors and outdoors. However, staff have not reviewed the organisation of transitions between activities and daily routines to minimise interruptions to children's play. The interruptions affect children, especially when they are deeply absorbed in activities. n Parents and grandparents have a favourable view of the pre-school staff. They

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commend the staff for creating an inclusive and stimulating environment. The management team acknowledges the need to be more consistent when sharing information about children's progress with all parents. n Hygiene practices are integrated thoroughly into the curriculum. Staff encourage children to wash their hands at appropriate times. During mealtimes, they discuss the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. Children gain good knowledge about healthy lifestyles. n Staff have high expectations of children. They offer children lots of praise and encouragement. This increases children's confidence and independence. n Staff are positive role models for children. They teach children how to care for others and the environment, including animals. This helps children behave kindly and respectfully. n The management team and staff are vigilant in supervising children. They know how to respond in emergencies and act quickly to ensure children's safety.

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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 transitions between activities and daily routines to fully support children's play n build on good strategies to ensure that all parents receive regular updates about their children's progress, encouraging their full involvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2700329 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10367672 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 22 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Bluebells Pre School Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 07944125276 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Woodlands Preschool registered in 2022 and it is located in the London Borough of Croydon. The pre-school is open each weekday during school term times only, from 8am to 3.10pm. There are six staff members, four of whom have early years qualifications from level 3 to level 6. The pre-school offers the government-funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and deputy manager showed the inspector around the pre-school and explained their early years curriculum. n Parents and grandparents spoke with the inspector to share their views on the quality of the provision. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors and assessed its impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed a planned activity with a member of staff. n Children voluntarily interacted with the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

13 November 2024 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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