Teddies Preschool Ospringe Limited

Inspection of Teddies Preschool Ospringe Limited Mary Dean Centre, Water Lane, Ospringe, Kent ME13 8TX

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children who attend this setting are well cared for, and the highly-effective key- person system is well established, creating happy individuals. Staff provide an environment that is rich, purposeful and accessible, providing extensive opportunities for children to develop their independence. Adaptations, such as low- level tuff trays with cause-and-effect resources, enable younger children to engage fully. Creativity and imagination are consistently promoted by all staff. For example, children explore a 'home-from-home' corner with authentic materials, a large wooden train and a well-resourced mud kitchen, all in constant use.

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The provision is outstanding

Children new to the pre-school settle in quickly as individual needs are met to help them feel safe and secure. Highly engaging daily activities, such as the lively 'wake up and shake up' dance session, are used skilfully to motivate children, preparing them exceptionally well for focused learning and play. Children are fully engaged and play cooperatively with adults and their peers. They are consistently supported and rewarded with praise as they continue to develop awareness and respond to the wishes of others. Children make exceptional progress in their communication skills and build on what they know during play, commenting, asking questions and extending play further. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included, benefiting from targeted strategies and visual aids that ensure that they participate successfully and make strong progress.

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n Managers have a clear and strong vision about what they want children to learn. There is a strong emphasis on communication and language skills embedded into the curriculum. Rich and purposeful opportunities enable children to broaden their vocabulary, express themselves with confidence and listen attentively. n Staff are exceptionally well supported through joint observations, regular supervision sessions and targeted professional development. Ongoing training ensures that their knowledge and skills in safeguarding and the quality of education remain highly effective and continually strengthened. n Managers and staff skilfully set up an environment that covers all areas of learning and that is focused on children's interests. For that reason, children are highly motivated and can sustain their focus for long periods of time. n Children with SEND are supported extremely well by staff, and they benefit from

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being able to participate in several activities and group times that they may otherwise find challenging. Managers and staff competently use other ways to communicate effectively with children, such as British Sign Language and visual aids such as visual timetables and choice boards. As a result, all children develop greater confidence, independence and self-assurance, knowing that their

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19 September 2025 individual needs are understood and met exceptionally well. n Staff consistently use positive behaviour strategies, such as classroom rules, modelling good manners and developing children's understanding of emotions. As a result, children demonstrate highly positive attitudes and show kindness and a strong desire to help others. They respond promptly to adult guidance, follow instructions with confidence and participate fully in their learning. n Managers have implemented a high level of physical activity in the routine. Children benefit from lively dance sessions, a weatherproof sports area and an indoor climbing frame, all of which are used purposefully to strengthen gross motor skills. These opportunities build children's balance, coordination and stamina, providing secure foundations for mastering more complex physical movements in the future. n Managers and staff support children's early writing skills by providing several

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areas, including a 'creation station', where children confidently engage in making marks, cutting, sticking and exploring a wide range of materials. Learning is further extended as older children give meaning to their creations, demonstrating increasing independence, pride and a strong sense of achievement. n The setting is committed to creating independent learners who are ready for the next stage in their education. Children are encouraged to serve themselves at snack time, attend to their own toileting needs and have good hygiene practices. n Managers provide children with opportunities to learn about different cultures and celebrate diversity. For example, children try different foods prepared by parents and take part in different events throughout the year. n Partnerships with parents are highly effective. There is a structured system in place for recording and tracking children's progress and identifying any gaps in

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learning. This collaborative approach ensures that parents are fully engaged in their child's development, supporting consistent progress and positive outcomes.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2732108 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10399617 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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Total number of places 54 Number of children on roll 54 Name of registered person Teddies Preschool Ospringe Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01795481709 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Teddies Preschool registered in 2023 and operates from the grounds of Ospringe Primary School. The pre-school is open each weekday during term time, from 9am to 4pm. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The pre-school employs seven members of childcare staff, four of whom hold appropriate early years level 3 qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n The provider and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the provider. n The inspector spoke with staff and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their views about the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning.

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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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