Christ Church Pre-School

Inspection of Christ Church Pre-School Christ Church Pre-School, Gally Hill Road, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire GU52 6LH

p.1

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

p.1

The provision is outstanding

Children are exceptionally well supported by staff to feel comfortable, safe and ready to learn. Staff offer each child 'golden time' where they individually greet them each day, making the time to talk to them and check in. This sets children up for the busy day ahead. Children's emotional well-being and welfare is the highest priority for staff.

p.2

The provision is outstanding

Children demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude. They confidently tell visitors that 'these are tricky', but with perseverance they accomplish their goals. For instance, children persist in trying to finish complex jigsaws and to balance on stilts. Their sense of pride shines through as they beam with delight. Staff readily offer children plenty of praise and encouragement. They give excellent support to children to develop a positive attitude and increasing resilience to activities that they find harder.

p.2

The provision is outstanding

Leaders and staff plan a varied and challenging curriculum for children that aims to give them the best possible start in life. They work collaboratively with teachers at local schools to ensure children develop a broad range of essential skills for future learning. For example, staff ensure children are independent and become confident communicators. Staff have exceptionally high expectations for all children to achieve.

p.2

need to do better?

n Leaders and staff identify that communication skills are vitally important for children to succeed. They ensure all children benefit from time to talk, individually and in small groups. For instance, staff encourage children to share their news and talk about what they know. They teach them the rules of conversation, as well as a vast array of words to use. For example, staff introduce the words 'giant', 'enormous' and 'gigantic' as they discuss sizes. Staff use gestures to support children's understanding. They are excellent role models for children. n Children benefit from staff who are tuned into what they say and do and are highly responsive in their teaching. For example, when children talk about caterpillars having ears, staff challenge them with thought-provoking questions. They ask children to recall what they know, make links, explore new ideas and take part in lively discussions. Staff are exceptionally skilful in building on

p.2

need to do better?

children's learning. n Leaders and staff encourage children to take part in daily planned 'book loving' time. They encourage children to take time every day to settle down to explore books. Staff teach children how to handle books respectfully and develop an enthusiasm for all types of reading material. Staff are superb role models,

p.2

need to do better?

14 February 2025 showing children how text carries meaning and discussing storylines. Children enthusiastically share books with their friends, chattering excitedly as they explore the pictures they find. Staff very successfully provide children with the tools they need to develop a love of books. n Staff know the children they care for very well. They plan and finely tune individual next steps for children. For instance, staff understand which children need more support to build sentences or time to develop their attention and focus. They plan highly engaging activities to motivate children to learn, such as through language groups. This ensures all children make excellent progress in their learning. n Children have helped to choose core songs and rhymes. This supports their confidence to join in at song time. As they sing these familiar songs, staff help children to know that there are different ways of making numbers. For instance,

p.2

need to do better?

they teach them that three and one make four, as does two and two. Staff show children what this looks like on their fingers. Staff are very effective teachers of early mathematical skills. n Children benefit from opportunities to learn about the wider world. For instance, they take part in meaningful cultural celebrations that help them to understand their friends' home lives. Additional funding is thoughtfully used, such as on music and movement sessions. This has had a very positive impact on building children's confidence. n Parents overwhelmingly report that staff are nurturing and they offer the very best care for their children. Staff build effective partnerships with other settings that children attend and with external professionals involved in children's care. This ensures excellent continuity for children's care and learning. n The pursuit of excellence is clearly seen demonstrated by leaders and staff. They

p.3

need to do better?

have an unwavering goal to teach children to the highest of their ability. Staff continually look for ways to develop their knowledge further. They are highly proactive in improving their skills, such as through training. For example, recent training around mathematics and inclusion has been very successful in raising standards even higher. This benefits all children.

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

Setting details

Unique reference number 109909 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10376164 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 26 Number of children on roll 32

p.4

Name of registered person

Crookham Parochial Church Council Committee

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01252 624054 Date of previous inspection 20 May 2019

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Christ Church Pre-School registered in 2000. The pre-school employs seven members of staff, of whom six hold early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, during school term times. Sessions are from 8.50am to 11.50am on Monday and Thursday, and from 8.50am to 2.50pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The pre-school provides funded early education for children.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what they intend for the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed two joint observations with the manager. n A meeting was held between the inspector and manager. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and saw evidence of suitability of staff. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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

14 February 2025 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