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fsted survey: good practice in capturing the user voice

uring my isit on 20 October 2008 to look at work on capturing the user voice.

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fsted survey: good practice in capturing the user voice

individual institutions will not be identified in the main xt without their consent.

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fsted survey: good practice in capturing the user voice

ions with children, staff and parents and scrutiny of records and ocumentation.

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atures of good practice observed

kept well informed, children’s voices are heard and their child’s

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atures of good practice observed

• m key decisions about the planning of activities and

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Thank you for your hospitality and co-operation, and that of your staff, d v

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The visit provided valuable information which will contribute to our national evaluation and reporting. Published reports are likely to list the names of the contributing institutions, but te

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The evidence used to inform the judgements made included observations of activities, discuss d

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The strategies used to engage children are well embedded throughout the work of the playgroup. Staff value and encourage children to contribute in a num ways. They have attended training on listening to children and how to be effective communicators and use these skills effectively in their daily practice. Parental partnerships are very good. Parents and carers report that staff know their child well and the key worker system is particularly effective in ensuring both parties are needs are met. Children are actively involved in making decisions and choices about their own work and activities. They infor the purchasing of resources. Staff talk openly to children about what they like the best and least about different parts of the provision and take their comments into account to develop the provision as part of their approach to continuous improvement. For ex staff followed this approach wh children’s interest in this area.

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Staff have a very good balance between child led and adult directed activities. Examples of good practice include the “talking table” which is a completely ch led activity where staff sit bac • ild k and listen to the children and follow their lead. This inclusive environment ensures that the voices of all groups of children are are knowledgeable, know the children well and adapt their practice to suit the needs of the individual child and ensure meaningful

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the use of information communication technology as another means to capturing the user voice.

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reviously, a copy of this letter will be sent to your local authority and ill be published on Ofsted’s website. It will also be available to the inspector for our next inspection.

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I hope these observations are useful as you continue to develop the user voice in t playgroup.

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