Wick Pre-School CIO

Inspection of Wick Pre-School CIO The Cottage, Manor Rd, Wick, Bristol BS30 5RG

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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

Leaders have high expectations for all children. They plan and deliver a curriculum that builds on what children know and can do. There is a key focus on developing children's personal, social and emotional development and children's communication and language. Children are happy and settled. They form strong bonds with their key person and each other, which helps them feel safe and secure. Children are kind. They take pride in helping one another. For instance, they give a teddy bear to a child who is a bit unsettled and help each other to find their shoes and socks.

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The provision is good

To support children's individual needs, staff work effectively with parents, external professionals and other providers that children attend. Staff monitor children's development regularly to ensure that any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and addressed. Leaders apply for additional funding, when required, to help children get all the support that they need to enable them to make good progress in their learning and development. Leaders use additional funding well to support children's individual needs, for instance through staff training to enhance teaching or by purchasing specific resources.

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The provision is good

Children access a wide range of learning opportunities at the setting and through outings into the local area to build their knowledge, confidence and social skills. Children are keen to explore their welcoming and safe learning environment, which supports their independence and confidence well. Children show positive attitudes to learning. They show determination when putting their coats, socks and shoes on and when building models using an array of resources.

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need to do better?

n Partnership with parents is strong. Leaders offer support and guidance to children's families. For instance, staff give advice about services that they can access. Regular consultation sessions and an electronic journal system enable parents to stay up to date with their children's progress. Parents comment positively on the care and education their children receive. They comment that staff 'go the extra mile for the children in their care'. n Leaders provide children with healthy snacks and lunch. Children say, 'I am big and strong because I have good food.' Staff teach children good hygiene practices. Children develop good physical skills. They eagerly take part in daily activities, such as 'wake and shake', to support their physical development. Children enjoy using the large and safe garden for fresh air and exercise. Staff promote healthy lifestyles. n Staff show enjoyment when working with the children. They join children in their

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need to do better?

play. They ask them questions and explore ideas they put forward. However, the

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need to do better?

13 February 2025 quality of interactions with children is not consistent. For example, during some planned activities, staff do not always explore children's ideas and curiosity to develop their learning further. n Staff promote children's personal, social and emotional development well. They help children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For instance, children are learning to take manageable risks as they use the obstacle course or participate in woodwork. Staff support children's independence well. Children of all ages attempt to put their own coat on. Older children manage their own personal care independently. n Children receive good support to help them develop their communication skills. Staff use a range of strategies to help children learn to communicate their needs, even if they have not yet developed the language to do so. For example, they use sign language and visual aids. Staff read with children regularly.

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Children show good listening skills and a love of books. Leaders share books with the parents for continuity of learning. n Staff provide plenty of opportunities for children to make marks. Children love drawing. Younger children show joy when using chalk to draw on the wall outdoors. Staff talk to them about their creations and introduce words such as the names of colours and heavy, rough and smooth. Older children proudly share their drawings with their peers and staff. Children are developing good pre-writing skills. n Staff plan a curriculum to cover all areas of learning. However, they do not implement the mathematics curriculum as well as they could do. They know what they want children to learn. For example, they want to support children to learn early mathematical skills through play, but staff do not always teach children these skills to support their learning further. n Leadership is strong. A review of the outdoor provision led to a well-planned

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need to do better?

curriculum that enables children to develop their physical skills further and to lead their own learning. Leaders conduct regular meetings with staff to support their well-being and professional development. Staff are well supported, and management evaluate their practice regularly.

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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 strengthen staff quality of interactions with children to enable them to explore their curiosity and ideas further

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should:

13 February 2025 n strengthen the implementation of the mathematics curriculum to help children develop this aspect of their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2723715 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10389319 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 56 Number of children on roll 72 Name of registered person Wick Pre-School CIO

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reference number

Telephone number 01179374000 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Wick Pre-School CIO registered in 2023. It operates each weekday, from 7.45am to 6pm Monday to Thursday and from 7.45am to 5pm Friday, for 50 weeks of the year. The pre-school employs 21 members of staff who work directly with the children. Of these, 13 hold relevant early years qualifications from level 6 to level 2. The pre-school receives funding for early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The leader and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, and interactions between staff and children, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the management team. n A sample of relevant documentation was viewed. n The inspector talked to staff, parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection to seek their views.

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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.

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