Opportunity Pre-School

Inspection of Opportunity Pre-School Opportunity Pre-School, Primrose Drive, Shrewsbury SY3 7TP

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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 arrive happy, settled and full of confidence. They are warmly welcomed by kind, calm staff and leaders who take time to greet each child and their parents. This helps children feel safe and ready for the day ahead. Children know the routines well and independently follow them with ease. They hang up their coats and belongings and quickly become engaged in their play. Children display positive behaviours. They are kind, take turns and happily play with their friends. Staff and leaders support this through gentle guidance and consistent praise, helping children understand expectations.

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The provision is good

Children's physical skills are well supported throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors. Outside, children have lots of space to run, climb and explore. They confidently ride trikes, using the pedals to move themselves forwards, building strength in their legs and improving coordination. Staff promote healthy habits by encouraging handwashing and offering a variety of fruits at snack time to support healthy eating.

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The provision is good

Children have fun being creative and use paints, paintbrushes and pens to express their ideas. Staff help children feel proud of their achievements, boosting their self- esteem. They offer praise and encourage children to talk about their creations. Recently, leaders invited parents into the setting for an art show where children's artwork was framed and proudly displayed.

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need to do better?

n Leaders plan a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum, which supports children's development and helps them to become confident and curious learners. Staff have a strong understanding of their teaching approach and the purpose behind it. This is reflected in the positive progress all children are making. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported by leaders and staff. They complete regular observations and use screening tools to identify any areas where a child may need more support. Leaders and staff work closely with parents and external professionals to create targeted plans tailored to each child's needs. n Leaders strive for continuous improvement. They regularly review practice and identify additional training needs. Staff feel valued and have regular opportunities to discuss their key children and their own well-being. The committee plays an active role in supporting the setting. They visit regularly and

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need to do better?

meet with leaders and staff to discuss future developments. n Staff support children's communication and language particularly well. They join in with play and use conversations to build on children's ideas. During a lively

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need to do better?

22 May 2025 role play activity, children pretend to go shopping. They act out buying books, saying 'the book costs eight', handing over pretend money and placing their items into paper bags. Children talk about where they are going on holiday. This sparks fun and engaging conversations, and children pretend to buy ice cream. Staff join in, asking questions and introducing new words, turning the play into a rich and meaningful learning opportunity. n Staff encourage a love of singing and stories. They read aloud with enthusiasm, capturing children's interest. Children join in eagerly, finishing familiar sentences and talking about what might happen next. Staff and leaders promote children's early literacy well. However, the book area is currently underused. While it offers a quiet space to relax, it could be enhanced to better nurture children's enjoyment of books and provide a more inviting and calming area for children

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who may need time to self-regulate their emotions. n Staff support children's early understanding of the world through conversations and play, such as by exploring maps and talking about different types of transport. Children excitedly say, 'We could go on the train,' linking real-life experiences to help make sense of the world. Children have opportunities to learn about what makes them unique and the differences of others. However, this could be further enhanced to deepen children's awareness of different cultures and traditions and to provide a broader view of the diverse world around them. n Parents speak very highly of the setting. They say they feel safe in the knowledge their children are happy and well cared for. Parents appreciate the regular updates and face-to-face conversations and feel involved in their child's learning.

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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 consider ways to develop the book area, helping to nurture children's love of stories and providing a calm, comfortable space n enhance opportunities for children to explore different cultures, traditions and communities beyond their immediate experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 259068 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10400136 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Shrewsbury Opportunity Group Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01743 247600 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

Opportunity Pre-School registered in 1989 and is located in Shrewsbury. The pre- school employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, during term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm. The pre-school provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting .

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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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