North Wootton Pre-School

Inspection of North Wootton Pre- School Priory Court, 55 St Augustines Way, South Wootton, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE30 3TE

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children are motivated learners, who thoroughly enjoy their time at the pre-school. They chat freely and engage with staff throughout their day. They confidently choose what they would like to join in with from the plentiful, well-planned learning opportunities. Children play together for long periods in the indoor and outdoor role-play kitchen spaces. They practise using tools as they cut up real vegetables in the outdoor kitchen, while they are closely supervised by staff, who demonstrate how to do this safely. Children use paints to decorate a large sheet of paper with a swirly line that staff have prepared and invited children to add colourful 'Christmas lights'. The children make their marks carefully and with purpose, developing their coordination as they do so.

p.2

The provision is good

Staff encourage children's social skills excellently. For example, staff engage children in a conversation about what it is to be helpful to others and praise children when they show kind and helpful behaviour. Children take pride in being given responsibilities by staff and show each other good manners. Staff supervise closely and gently prompt the children as they take their turn to help serve a healthy snack. This helps them to learn the kinds of questions to ask each other and how to take turns in conversation.

p.2

need to do better?

n Leaders have worked well with other organisations, including the local authority, to improve provision since the last inspection. They have made strong progress. The skilled staff team share a joint vision for enthusing children to learn and make good progress. n Leaders, managers and staff have worked as a team to re-develop many aspects of the pre-school. For example, they have made alterations to the resources and layout of the learning environment, which children say they love. n Staff complete training to develop their knowledge of best practice in early education. They use their new knowledge to make effective improvements to support children's learning. For example, when leaders noticed gaps in children's overall progress in mathematics, staff have improved their knowledge of how to teach children in this area of learning. They provide numerous opportunities for children to practise their skills. For example, staff help them to count objects in a

p.2

need to do better?

book, reminding children they can hold up a finger to indicate as they count each number. As a result, children learn to confidently use number, recognise shapes and begin to solve their own mathematical problems throughout their day. n All children benefit from sharing songs and stories daily. When they are not yet feeling ready or able to join in with group story times, staff make time to read individually to them. This helps to ensure that all children have the opportunities

p.2

need to do better?

13 December 2024 they need to make progress in their learning, including developing a love for books and reading. n Staff help children to learn to speak confidently and clearly. Extra help for children who have yet to master key skills in communication and language means that children make progress to catch up with their peers. However, during conversations with older and the most-able children during their free play, staff do not consistently introduce a wide range of challenging language. This means that children are not always supported to build even stronger foundations in their vocabulary, to help them achieve the highest levels of future educational success. n Parents report how pleased they are with the pre-school. They talk about how much effort staff put into getting to know their children, and the careful attention staff give to settling children in, helping them to feel safe and secure. There are some strategies in place to support parents to become involved with

p.2

need to do better?

their children's learning. However, strategies to help parents understand what they can do to aid their children's learning at home are not yet fully developed. n Staff work with parents and other professionals, where there are concerns about children's safety, well-being or development. Where children have special educational needs and/or disabilities, clear and appropriate plans are now in place to support them. n Staff listen carefully to what children say and all children receive regular time and attention from them. Consequently, children show that they feel valued and learn to share their views and ideas with staff and one another.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

should:

n plan further ways to expose children to more challenging vocabulary, to build their knowledge and understanding of language to the highest levels n develop further the strategies to help parents to support their children's learning at home.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 254197 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10327773 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

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

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 28 Number of children on roll 34 Name of registered person North Wootton Pre-School

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01553 675761 Date of previous inspection 9 January 2024

p.4

Information about this early years setting

North Wootton Pre-School registered in 1992 and is run by a committee. The pre- school employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during school term time only. Sessions run from 8am to 4pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for eligible children.

p.4

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. 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 and the deputy manager carried out a joint observation of a planned activity. n Parents and carers shared their views of the pre-school with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the pre-school.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

13 December 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6