Treetops Pre-school

Inspection of Treetops Pre-school c/o The Goodwin Academy, Mill Road, DEAL, Kent CT14 9BD

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children thrive at this welcoming and inclusive nursery. Leaders ensure that the support for emotional well-being is paramount. They make an extra effort to nurture the children and families in their care. For example, staff find out about children's interests and curiosities and use this to plan engaging activities that appeal to all learners. There is a carefully considered curriculum that enables children to make progress according to their own journey of development. Staff also consider all children's backgrounds and differing needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They provide tailored support to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children.

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The provision is good

Children show a positive attitude towards their learning and behaviour. They are familiar with the routines of the day and enjoy the playful interactions with staff. Children settle quickly to activities and become curious learners. They explore and play with high levels of concentration and independence. Staff praise children's achievements, building their confidence and providing a positive experience for children to follow their own interests. Children are excited to share their knowledge and creativity with other children and staff.

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n The support for children with SEND is exemplary. The knowledgeable staff team ensures that swift referrals are made, and support plans are of a high quality. Staff work relentlessly to ensure that each child gets the right help to ensure a smooth transition in their learning journey. Staff work closely with a wide range of external professionals to seek the support and guidance necessary to help all children achieve and make good progress. n Staff encourage children to talk and think about their behavioural choices and the possible impact it may have on others. For example, they must consider others who are waiting for a turn and are shown how to give comfort to others who are sad. At times, however, staff are not always consistent in their messages about the rules and boundaries that are in place. This means that children do not always understand what is expected of them. n Teaching throughout the nursery is strong. Staff have an in-depth knowledge of

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each individual child and use reflective questions to encourage children to think and recall. Staff use books to immerse children in both imaginary and real-life experiences. For example, children enjoy the story of 'The Shark in the Park' and follow up the story by visiting the local park. These valuable encounters ensure that children experience awe and wonder within their everyday lives. n Overall, staff support children to be healthy. For instance, staff provide opportunities for children to have daily exercise at the local parks and in the large outdoor area. Children also enjoy planned events, such as learning skills in

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11 March 2025 football and other sports. However, the guidance for children for making healthy choices about what they eat and drink is not yet fully embedded. n Staff spend time with parents, getting to know children's care needs and their stage of development before they attend. For example, staff complete home visits and settling-in sessions in partnership with families. They also liaise with any receiving primary schools. This helps to ease the transition from setting to setting. There is a regular, two-way flow of communication. Parents receive daily feedback and newsletters that contain an abundance of helpful information. n Leaders have a dedicated focus on enabling staff to receive good-quality training. Staff value the guidance and coaching given by knowledgeable and experienced professionals, such as speech and language therapists. Staff have undertaken training on how to develop children's communication and language

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development. For instance, they have implemented activities for children that encourage the daily exposure to new vocabulary. This targeted intervention promotes the continuous development of the setting and helps to significantly improve outcomes for 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 support staff to give consistently clear messages so that children know and understand the expectations for their behaviour n strengthen strategies to support children to make healthy choices in relation to food and drinks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 127728 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10391496 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 40 Number of children on roll 56 Name of registered person Treetops Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07872536936 Date of previous inspection 13 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Treetops Pre-school registered in 1988 and is run by a committee. It operates from a single-storey building in the grounds of the Goodwin Academy in Deal, Kent. The setting opens Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm and receives government funding for children who are entitled. The setting has 14 members of staff. This includes eight who are qualified at level 2 and above and two qualified teachers.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector and manager carried out a joint observation of a SEND intervention activity. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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