Chapel-En-Le-Frith Playgroup

Chapel-En-Le-Frith Playgroup Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY367564 Inspection date 20/03/2012 Inspector Jane Shaw

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Setting address Scout Headquarters, Thornbrook Road, Chapel-En-Le-Frith, High Peak, SK23 0LX Telephone number 01298 815148 Email shauna.beresford@hotmail.com Type of setting Childcare - Non-Domestic to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

Chapel-En-Le-Frith Playgroup has been operating since 1982 and re-registered in 2007 with a change in status. It is organised and managed by Chapel-En-Le-Frith Playgroup limited company. It operates from the scout headquarters in Chapel-En- Le-Frith, Derbyshire. There is a secure enclosed outdoor play area. The pre-school serves the local area and surrounding villages. The playgroup is open each weekday from 9.15am to 12.15pm during term time only.

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Description of the setting

A maximum of 28 children under the age of eight years of age may attend the playgroup at any one time. Of these, none may be under two years of age. The playgroup currently takes children from two to five years of age. There are currently 27 children on roll. The setting is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register.

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Description of the setting

There are five members of staff who work directly with the children, four of the staff hold level three qualifications in early years. The setting receives support from the local authority.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Chapel-En-Le-Frith Playgroup creates an environment where all children are made to feel welcome, included and able to participate. Children's individual needs and requirements are well known to staff, who respect their individuality and uniqueness, and therefore are able to successfully promote their learning and development, care and welfare. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development. Overall, children's welfare, care, health and safety are effectively promoted as a result of the clear policies and procedures, daily routines and good staff team working. Positive partnerships with parents and carers and good communication with other providers support children's placements effectively. Self-evaluation is good, and demonstrates the setting's strong commitment and capacity for continuous improvement.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 request written parental permission, at the time of the child's admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future. 20/03/2012 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop further systems to record find out children's starting pointsstarting points information to find out about each child, in order to support and extend each child's learning  develop further self-evaluation systems which take into account the views of parents and carers, in order to effectively identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of the provision for children.

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the early years provision

Staff have a clear knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues, the indicators of abuse, policies and procedures, and all have undertaken safeguarding training. As a result, children are well protected. Staff ratios are very good and support children's safety effectively during sessions. Records, policies and procedures are in the main well organised, reviewed and effective in supporting children's safety and welfare, such as records to demonstrate all staff are suitable to work with children. However, children's enrolment forms do not accurately reflect requested parental consent for the seeking of emergency medical treatment or advice. Daily and weekly safety checks of all areas used by the children are carried out ensuring children's safety at all times, and thorough risk assessments are completed and reviewed on a regular basis. Children are developing an understanding of their own safety as they learn about the importance of using

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the early years provision

tools, equipment and resources safely. For example, children verbalise the need to use scissors safely. Documentation, such as accident, medication and attendance records are well maintained in order to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting.

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the early years provision

Staff are committed to their role and the children, they communicate daily and weekly regarding children's overall development and attend weekly meetings to plan the curriculum. Staff are committed to enhancing their skills and knowledge through training and development opportunities. Regular staff meetings and annual appraisals demonstrate staff commitment to their role. The successful completion of recommendations raised at the last inspection, systems for self- evaluation and reflective practice, staff training and development, demonstrates the setting's strong commitment to continuous improvement.

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the early years provision

A wide range of good quality resources for both indoor and outdoor play, staff deployment, ratios and interaction, are effective in providing children with an environment which is conducive to their good learning and development. Staff create a fully inclusive environment where all children are treated as unique individuals and have equal access to the range of activities, opportunities and experiences on offer.

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the early years provision

Positive partnerships with parents and carers have been established, which successfully promote and support children's placements. Parents and carers have access to information about the setting and what it provides, through a welcome This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 booklet, access to planning, newsletters, and their child's home/school link book and developmental record. Further opportunities for parents and carers to give their views on the setting have not yet been fully explored. Parents and carers spoken to, confirm their complete satisfaction with the setting. Effective arrangements are in place for liaising with other professionals and early years providers when necessary, in particular, arrangements for supporting children's transition to school. The playgroup provides the receiving school with a summary of each child's development and achievements.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress in their learning and development as a result of the staff's good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements and how individual children learn. Effective team and key person working ensure children feel safe and secure. Staff complete focussed and spontaneous observations of children's progress and achievements, which are used to complete learning journeys and to formulate next steps in children's learning and planning. Prior to children starting staff gather information about children's individual needs, personal circumstances, preferences and favourite activities, however information on children's development is not fully explored to establish their starting points effectively.

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and outcomes for children

Children arrive happy, separating from parents and carers with ease, excitedly accessing and joining in with activities. After registration and circle time, children are freely able to access the activities and opportunities on offer. Staff give clear information about what activities are on offer. Children freely move between indoor and outdoor play areas. As a result, they are becoming independent and active learners. Children are confident, share and take turns with resources and play cooperatively together. They are developing an understanding of their own health needs, for example, as they access drinks throughout the session. They select their own snacks and pour their own drinks. They are encouraged to develop an understanding of others and to show consideration to one another. They have a good variety of opportunities to write and make marks both inside and outdoors as they use chalks outdoors and as they self register. Children show

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and outcomes for children

good pencil skills as they draw pictures. Children have regular opportunities for sounds and letters activities. Children participate in a 'listening walk' where they describe what they can hear in the outdoor environment.

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and outcomes for children

Children count and are developing a good understanding of mathematical concepts, such as 'how many more' as they count the number of children and adults at register time. They develop an understanding of the world as they celebrate festivals from around the world, and have opportunities to use technological resources. They enjoy using binoculars and magnifying glasses as they observe objects.

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and outcomes for children

Children successfully climb and balance as they use equipment in outdoor play, bats and balls indoors to develop hand eye coordination. A variety of textures and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 techniques promote children's creative and imaginary skills, for example, as they make their own pizzas, paint and as they use playdough with different smells, for example, oranges. As part of senses theme, children have been involved in 'looking' and 'listening' walks. Children become engaged in imaginary play using a variety of small world resources and role play area.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy very healthy snacks and have access to water at all times. They are aware of the need for good hygiene routines, and together with outdoor play opportunities, children's health, welfare and physical development are well promoted. The variety of activities and experiences offered; staff interaction and commitment clearly supports the good development of children's skills for the future. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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