HEDCA Preschool

Inspection of HEDCA Preschool Hardway Elson District Community Association, Coombe Road, Gosport PO12 4JB

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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

Children come in happily and are warmly greeted by staff. They settle quickly and are keen to start playing. Children understand the rules and routines of the pre- school and follow these well. For example, they remember to put on aprons when playing in the water. Staff act as good role models which is reflected in children who are calm and behave well as they play with their peers. Staff encourage children to develop their independence skills through everyday routines, such as putting on their own waterproof coats and boots before going outside. Staff support children as they learn to manage self-care skills, such as washing their hands before snack. They consistently recognise and praise children for their efforts and achievements. This helps to develop children's self confidence and self esteem.

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The provision is good

Staff encourage children to explore and be curious about the world around them. For example, children go bug hunting out in the garden. Staff extend this interest further and expand children's creative skills as they paint pictures of ants. Staff encourage children to freely express themselves and children excitedly show off their creations to each other.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum is ambitious and builds upon what children know and can do. It focuses on children being confident learners with good communication skills in particular. Staff have high expectations of children and they make good progress in their learning and development. n Staff have a clear understanding of children's backgrounds and they get to know children and their families very well. Staff use this knowledge to ensure they provide children with experiences to bridge any gaps in their knowledge. For example, staff provide children with the opportunity to plant and grow things, such as herbs. n Leaders use additional funding well. They ensure that funding is used to meet the individualised needs of the children. For example, they have purchased additional resources based on children's interests to extend their experiences in other areas of the pre-school. n Staff develop children's mathematical knowledge through play. For example, with

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need to do better?

support, children follow recipes in the mud kitchen as they count out the correct number of things, such as two cups of twigs for their 'twig tea'. n Staff quickly assess and identify any gaps in children's development. They have a clear understanding of children's next steps and plan specific activities to develop this further. For example, children develop their listening and attention skills as they take part in a 'guess the sound' game. They excitedly shout out their guesses and are keen to see if they are right. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well

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need to do better?

24 March 2025 supported by staff. They work with families as a whole and provide support for all as needed. Staff are quick to act to ensure timely and appropriate interventions for each child. They work closely with other professionals to ensure children with SEND make good progress in their learning and development. Staff support parents in implementing strategies at home as well, such as using a visual timetable. n Parents praise the pre-school staff and the warm welcome they receive. They know their key person and receive daily hand overs that include ideas for how to support children's learning further at home. Parents comment that staff 'go the extra mile' for them and their children. For example, leaders help parents with paperwork when needed. n Leaders undertake supervision that is highly supportive of staff and their well- being and workload. However, it is not yet focused enough on training and

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need to do better?

coaching to enhance children's learning further. For example, on occasion, staff do not build as fully as possible on the most able children's learning, to further enhance their progress and development. n Children develop their physical skills well and spend much of their time out in the garden. Staff build on children's understanding of how to manage risk as they build obstacle courses and enjoy balancing along them. Staff cheer on children and share in their delight when they successfully manage to navigate the course.

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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 training and coaching to support staff to consistently enhance their practice with particular regard to extending older and more able children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2713722 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10388358 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of registered person

Hardway Elson & Districts Community Association CIO

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reference number

Telephone number 02392 588023 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

HEDCA Preschool registered in 2023 and is located in Gosport, Hampshire. The pre- school operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 3.30pm, during term time only. There are eight staff including bank staff, seven of whom hold an early years qualifcation at level 3 or higher. The provider receives funding for two-, three-, and four-year olds.

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Inspection activities

n The manager explained the curriculum intentions to the inspector during the learning walk. n The inspector took part in discussions with managers and staff during the inspection. n The manager and the inspector observed and evaluated an activity together. n The inspector sampled relevant documents and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector observed staff and children throughout the day.

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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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