Manifold Pre-School

Inspection of Manifold Pre-School Leek Road, Warslow, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 0JP

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children arrive each morning with a strong desire to learn. They know that they have an exciting day ahead. Staff have developed a very nurturing approach that supports children's future essential skills. For example, children are encouraged to be positive about themselves. Children are confident, have good social skills and are learning how to develop resilience. Leaders and staff work together to plan an ambitious curriculum. The curriculum is well designed to support children's interests and builds on what they know and can do. As a result, all children develop a positive attitude to learning and make good progress across all areas of the curriculum. Staff are actively engaged in children's play and are led by what children want to do.

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The provision is good

Children are helpful and happy to follow instructions. They line up ready to go into the outdoor play area. Staff model positive behaviour to help children learn to share and take turns. Children's good behaviour and personal development are strongly supported. Children confidently show their understanding of why behaviour rules are in place and recognise the impact their behaviour has on others.

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need to do better?

n The management team has worked hard since its last inspection to make the necessary improvements in the pre-school. The skilled and knowledgeable managers and staff provide an environment that is stimulating for children. They know children very well, and this enables them to plan an exciting curriculum to support their learning. n Knowledgeable staff provide good support and timely intervention for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work in partnership with parents and other agencies to ensure that children get the support they need. This has a positive impact on children's learning and progress. n Staff use every opportunity to introduce songs and stories into the daily routine, and they ensure that all children have access to books and have opportunities to share stories with adults. Staff read stories with enthusiasm and use props to bring stories to life. Older children recite their favourite parts of stories from

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memory. Staff make good use of repeated stories through the 'book of the month' to introduce children to memorable words and phrases that enrich their learning experiences. n Staff take children to use the host school's facilities, helping them to become familiar with the environment. For example, children eat their lunch in the school dining hall. Staff work closely with the host school to help children progress into school seamlessly. n Children receive healthy meals and snacks, have regular access to fresh drinking

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need to do better?

25 September 2025 water and benefit from ample opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. Children develop risk awareness and confidence as they visit the forest and use wheeled toys. This supports children's physical well-being and resilience in preparation for their next stage of learning. n The pre-school promotes independence from an early age. For example, younger children make choices about their play, wash and dry their hands and put on their coats. However, at times, staff do not always provide older children with opportunities to extend their independence skills further by letting them complete tasks for themselves. For example, staff do not always allow children to pour their own drinks or attempt to cut their own food at lunchtime. n Overall, staff support children's communication and language well. They engage children in meaningful conversations and celebrate their contributions. Staff

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need to do better?

provide a wide range of engaging activities that support children's language, creativity and understanding of the world. However, staff do not always pay sufficient attention to using the correct pronunciation of words to help support children's developing vocabulary and speaking skills. n Children develop a good understanding of the boundaries and routines. This helps them transition well between activities and understand what is expected of them. Children's engagement and enjoyment in activities are consistently high throughout the day. n Staff ensure that children have opportunities for problem-solving and persevere to get the results they want. For example, children develop good negotiation and problem-solving skills as they work out how to lay the construction bricks and which direction they want their train track to go. Staff skilfully pose questions, allowing children time to find their own solutions.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff share appropriate next steps with parents and exchange daily updates about routines. Parents have a high level of trust in the staff and feel extremely well supported.

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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 provide increased opportunities for children to further develop their independence skills, such as during daily routines n strengthen staff's knowledge of the importance of modelling words correctly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 218188 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10381482 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 15 Name of registered person Manifold Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01298 84320 Date of previous inspection 10 December 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Manifold Pre-School registered in 1992. It employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 6 and three hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, during term time only. Sessions are from 8.30am until 3.10pm. The pre-school provides government-funded places for 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 the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n The inspector and the manager carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. 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 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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