Long Buckby Pre School

Inspection of Long Buckby Pre School Baptist Church, Market Place, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire NN6 7RR

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The committee has failed to keep Ofsted informed about changes to its members. This means that committee members, some of whom work with the children, have not had the required checks to confirm they are suitable for their specific role on the committee. That said, they have been confirmed as suitable for their day-to- day work with the children attending the pre-school.

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The provision is inadequate

Children arrive at the setting happy and run in excited to see the staff. They separate well from their parents and carers and quickly get involved in play. Staff give children time to play and be physically active outside before entering the setting. This supports children's well-being and allows them time to regulate their emotions. This contributes to children being focused and motivated.

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The provision is inadequate

Staff know the children well. They organise the environment to allow children to have the freedom to explore and lead their own play. Activities are set up that link to their interests and their next steps. Staff encourage children to follow their imagination as they make pretend cups of tea in the role-play kitchen. This supports children in getting involved and to learn through play.

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The provision is inadequate

Staff help children prepare flowers into small bunches to give to local businesses and shops while on walks around the village. Local professionals visit the setting to speak to children about their roles. For example, a police officer recently gave a talk about road safety to the children. This extends children's knowledge about their local community.

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need to do better?

n The committee fails to ensure they meet the early years statutory framework requirement to inform Ofsted of changes to the committee within the required timescales. New committee members have been in post for several months without the committee notifying Ofsted and providing the information required to allow suitability checks to be completed. Children's welfare is compromised. Although those staff who are on the committee have all the required checks in place for their role working with the children, they have not had the necessary checks completed by Ofsted to confirm they are suitable for their committee role. n Leaders make themselves available and are sensitive to staff's well-being needs. Staff have regular supervision to discuss their training needs and professional progression. Leaders undertake observations of interactions between staff and children to strengthen practice. n Staff help children feel confident at pre-school and develop positive

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relationships. Staff encourage children to make friends and to play

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16 May 2025 independently. Children seek support and reassurance from staff, when they need it. Staff help children begin to understand the importance of looking after their teeth. They read books with children and support them to brush their teeth after lunch. Regular discussions and a visit from a dentist contribute to children's awareness and learning. n Overall, staff provide children with special educational needs and/or disabilities with appropriate support to meet their individual needs. For example, they use a visual picture board to show children what is happening that day. This helps children to know what is coming next and manage transition times. Staff plan adult-led activities to support children's specific developmental targets. However, they do not always deliver these activities in a way that helps children remain engaged and be excited to take part. n Staff successfully engage children through their positive interactions. They

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promote children's communication and language skills and extend their vocabulary as they read stories and sing songs together. For example, staff introduce extra verses to familiar songs, such as 'Row, row, row your boat'. Children are eager to listen and join in with the new part of the song. n Staff build on children's developing independence skills as part of their preparation for their future learning and to start school. Staff help children begin to manage their own self-care; they use the toilet and wash their own hands before eating. At snack time, children are encouraged to spread butter on their crackers themselves and pour their own drinks. n Staff are good role models and promote positive behaviour. This results in creating a calm and happy place for children to be. Children behave well. They are motivated and keen to get involved with the activities and show kindness towards each other. For example, they share the scissors and pass them

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carefully to their friends, as they laugh together at the craft table. n Staff work closely with parents to form strong partnerships. Staff keep parents up to date with how their children are progressing and their interests at pre- school. Staff involve parents in their children's learning. Staff suggest weekly challenges, such as who can build the tallest tower competition, to complete at home, and encourage parents to share information on an app. This contributes to children's learning being extended at home and provides a consistent approach.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

ensure that Ofsted is supplied with the information required to enable suitability checks to be completed for all members of the committee. 24/05/2025

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should:

n help staff to strengthen the delivery of adult-led activities to help all children remain engaged in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220210 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10399628 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 29 Name of registered person Long Buckby Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01327 844785 Date of previous inspection 9 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Long Buckby Pre School registered in 1992. It is situated in Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, and is managed by a committee. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold early years qualifications at level 2 and 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the 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 that this was having on children's learning. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school.

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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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