Breadsall Pre-School Playgroup

Inspection of Breadsall Pre-School Playgroup Memorial Hall, Brookside Road, Breadsall, Derby, Derbyshire DE21 5LF

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children develop warm, trusting relationships with staff, who are kind and caring. Children enthusiastically and independently walk into the pre-school, happy and ready to learn. Staff greet them at the door and support them to engage quickly in the activities that have been organised for them. Children develop excellent levels of confidence and self-esteem and a willingness to try new activities. For instance, older children immerse themselves in creating puppet shows for each other. Highly attentive staff use clear words and short sentences as they describe the characters in the puppet show to skilfully support children's communication skills. Staff provide children with many opportunities to safely learn outside and develop their physical skills. For example, older children develop their coordination as they balance on stepping stones.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is consistently good. They are friendly and sociable towards each other and enjoy being independent and helpful. Toddlers confidently choose their own snack and put their plates in the washing-up bowl when they have finished. Older children take pride in having responsibilities, such as tidying toys away when they have finished playing with them. Children create good relationships with others and learn to take turns and share equipment as they play. For example, they take turns to use different-coloured paint pots to create their own pictures.

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need to do better?

n The dedicated staff have a clear curriculum to support children's learning. They know what they want children to achieve and aim for all children to develop a love of learning and develop strong communication skills. Staff plan activities to promote each child's learning needs. For example, they engage children in mathematical activities to develop their understanding of number and counting. As a result, staff support all children to make good progress effectively. n Children are excited to take part in a variety of activities, such as creating their own pictures. They eagerly talk to staff about their pictures and describe what they have painted. However, at times during group activities, such as story time, staff do not always adapt the way they teach to meet the needs of children in the group. This results in some children not being as challenged as they could be. n The pre-school provides healthy and nutritious snacks for children. Staff

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need to do better?

encourage children to wash their hands before meals and provide access to fresh drinking water. They use mealtimes to help children to understand the benefits of eating well. Staff plan activities outside that are interesting and exciting for children to engage in. Children show a high level of curiosity as they spoon oats into cupcake cases to make muffins.

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need to do better?

5 February 2025 n Children behave well. Staff encourage children to take turns and listen to instructions. They take time to talk to children and help them to manage their feelings. Staff remind children not to run inside to support children to learn to play safely. n Staff use their interactions with children to develop children's communication and language skills. They model new vocabulary, such as 'theatre' and 'auditorium', and give children time to use the language they know. Staff support children to use words from different languages. For example, children say good morning in Spanish and wave good bye, saying 'adios', as they leave the pre- school. n Parents praise the friendly and proactive staff. They value the support they receive from the setting and how they can approach staff with any concerns about their children's learning. Staff have helped parents to access additional support for their children. Parents comment that their children are eager to tell

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need to do better?

them all about their day and the things they have enjoyed doing at pre-school. Staff regularly share information about what children have enjoyed playing with during each session. However, they do not provide parents with information to support them to continue their children's learning at home. n Leaders demonstrate passion and pride in the pre-school. They support staff with regular supervision sessions and targets to enhance their skills. Staff complete training together to improve their teaching. They use their new learning to improve the environment for children. For example, they adapt activities to make sure play is accessible to all children.

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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 and teaching during group activities to ensure all children remain fully engaged and challenged in their learning n extend the information shared with parents to enable children's learning and development to be supported at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 509208 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10368185 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 24 Number of children on roll 36 Name of registered person Breadsall Pre School Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01332830877 Date of previous inspection 12 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Breadsall Pre-School Playgroup registered in 1992 and is situated in Breadsall Village, Derbyshire. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during term time. The sessions are from 9am until midday on Monday and Friday and from 9am until 3pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff. One member of staff is a qualified teacher and two staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school provides places for children in receipt of government funding.

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Inspection activities

n The manager talked to the inspector about activities provided at the pre-school to share what the staff provide and how this assists children in their learning and development. n The quality of interactions during activities was observed, and the inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with managers, staff, parents and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector and the manager carried out a joint observation. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation 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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