Pennymoor Preschool Nursery

Inspection of Pennymoor Preschool Nursery Community Centre, 26 Pennymoor Road, Wilnecote, TAMWORTH, Staffordshire B77 4LG

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are excited to be at the pre-school. They separate well from parents and settle easily into the daily routine. Staff form good partnerships with parents and close attachments with children. They spend time talking to parents to find out as much as they can about their child when they first start at the pre-school. Staff use this information to plan and provide an interesting curriculum that reflects the learning needs and abilities of the children. They encourage children to register their attendance at the pre-school each day. Children find their own photograph and place it on the registration board. They tell everybody how they are feeling, choosing from pictures of faces that reflect different emotions. Staff ask children why they are feeling a particular way and talk to them about their feelings. Children soon say that they are happy and ready to play and become involved in activities.

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The provision is good

For example, younger children thoroughly enjoy making reindeer food using oats and glitter. They develop dexterity using various spoons and scoops to fill small bags with the food. Older children enjoy filling large plastic cups that have faces on to make their own snowman. They use mathematical language and recognise when the cup is half full, full or empty.

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The provision is good

Staff recognise and praise children's good behaviour, which builds their confidence and self-esteem. They work with parents to promote consistency between home and pre-school. Children show through their behaviour that they feel happy and secure in the pre-school. They understand the importance of good hygiene routines and independently wash their hands when they need to, such as after messy play and before mealtimes.

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n Leaders and staff have worked hard to address the issues raised at the last inspection. Training has been a priority to build staff's knowledge and skills across a range of topics. Changes to the environment means that children are cared for in groups of the same age. This enables staff to plan and execute learning more effectively. Staff evaluate activities to ensure that they are sharply focused and that the intent of the activity is met. They work closely with parents to complete progress checks at age two years. This ensures that parents' views are heard. n Parents are extremely happy with the care and learning opportunities provided for their children. They feel staff take time to get to know all about their child and use this to make sure that children have the opportunity to play with things that they enjoy. Parents feel involved in their child's learning. Staff make sure that they are kept informed about the progress their child is making. They feel

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need to do better?

that they can relax knowing that their children are getting the best care and attention.

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need to do better?

12 December 2024 n Children's health and well-being are supported well. Individual dietary needs are known and met. Children enjoy snacks of fresh fruit. Independence is encouraged through pouring their own drinks. Children enjoy being physically active and spend time outside each day in the fresh air. They learn to control their movements on balance bikes and scooters. They manoeuvre around their friends and other toys in the garden. n Children enjoy looking at and listening to stories. Staff are animated as they read, which captures children's attention. Staff encourage children's language and communication skills throughout the day. They encourage children to share their experiences with their families and to recall past experiences, such as when it snowed recently. However, although staff ask children questions, they do not always allow children time to think about what has been asked and respond

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before asking them something else. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported very well. Effective systems are in place for staff who care for children with SEND and the parents to ensure that they receive the right support at the earliest opportunity so their needs are met. This enables children to make progress from their individual starting points. n Staff talk to children about cultural events and celebrations that happen throughout the year. For example, children look at stars and talk about bright colours during Diwali. Staff are looking to introduce foods from different countries during these activities. However, opportunities for children to see positive images and to recognise people and families that are different to their own are not yet established.

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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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n consider ways to provide more opportunities for children to recognise people and families that are different to their own n support staff to enhance the curriculum for communication and language by considering how they question children to promote critical thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 218200 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10360602 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 30 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person Pennymoor Preschool Nursery

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reference number

Telephone number 01827 893 078 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Pennymoor Preschool Nursery registered in 1992 and is run by a voluntary committee for a registered charity. The pre-school nursery employs four members of childcare staff, of whom three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school nursery opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 3.45pm on Monday to Thursday, and from 9am until 12.30pm on Friday. The pre-school nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. 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 observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector and manager carried out joint observations of group activities. n The inspector spoke to several 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 nursery.

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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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