Greenshoots

Greenshoots Laira Green Primary School, Bramley Road, PLYMOUTH, PL3 6BP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 2015 15 February 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The staff are well qualified and experienced in early education. They have a strong understanding of how children learn, which they use successfully to promote children's development.  Children achieve good communication and language skills because staff interact effectively with them during play.  Children benefit from a rich learning environment with constant access to outdoor areas that encourage their exploration and physical skills.  Partnerships with local schools are very effective. As a result, children become self- assured as they work towards their next steps in learning and moving on to school.  Staff form good relationships with parents and provide consistent support for families, which has a positive effect on children's well-being.  The trustees, manager and staff work well together as a highly committed team. They continually strive to improve the service they provide. They use effective self-evaluation

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This provision is good

processes to make continuous improvements to the pre-school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children enjoy the wide range of learning experiences. However, staff do not always challenge children further during some activities, such as sand and water play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make better use of activities and play opportunities to challenge children's learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning, both inside and out.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the pre-school manager, and talked to children and staff.  The inspector held a meeting with the pre-school manager and looked at relevant documentation, such as the pre-school's self-evaluation and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to a selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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who attend. This is good

Staff provide a rich and varied range of activities that promote children's learning and development well. Children develop good literacy skills because staff expertly teach them to identify letter sounds. For example, children enjoy discovering a selection of alphabet letters that staff hide around the room. They proudly tell the other children the sounds, describing how to write them correctly. Staff support them very effectively, praising their efforts and developing their good self-esteem. Consequently, children develop useful skills for future learning and starting school. Staff listen sensitively to children when they talk about what they have been doing at home. As a result, children are confident and understand the importance of listening to others. Staff give children time to experiment, play and explore, which ensures children are eager and develop a thirst for learning.

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good

Staff provide a nurturing environment and a calm atmosphere, which promotes children's interactions with each other. They present resources effectively to encourage children to make choices about what they want to play with. Wall displays support the different activities well, encouraging exploration and helping children to learn that print carries meaning. Staff form strong, supportive bonds with children and their families. They take time to get to know parents and children when they start coming to the pre-school. Consequently, children settle quickly and parents feel fully included in their child's care and learning. Staff are good role models and support children to understand how to share and take turns. As a result, children make friends and begin to understand what behaviour is acceptable. Children enjoy eating healthy snacks, taking responsibility for serving themselves, and socialising with their friends. Consequently, children develop good social

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good

skills, essential for when they begin school.

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provision is good

The trustees and manager have a secure understanding of their responsibilities to safeguard children. They ensure that all staff follow safe working practices effectively to support children's health and safety. Management supervises staff well. Staff are enthusiastic about attending training and use their new skills well to ensure children experience a fresh range of activities. This has led to a review of how they promote children's social and emotional development, meaning that children enjoy and benefit from new resources and activities. Staff monitor children's progress closely. They make regular observations of children during play and notice when they need extra help. As a result, staff provide tailored activities and support that meet children's individual needs well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410759 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 831874 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 34 Name of provider Laira Green Trust Date of previous inspection 15 February 2011 Telephone number 01752 228272

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Setting details

Greenshoots is a trustee-run day care provision and registered in 2010. They operate from the grounds of Laira Green Primary School in Plymouth. The group opens from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, term time only. It provides wrap around care for children up to the age of 11 years. The group is in receipt of early education funding for children aged two, three and four years. There are 11 staff employed to work with the children, 10 of whom hold relevant early years qualifications to at least level 2. Eight of which are qualified to a level 3 . The manager has Early Years Professional Status.

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Setting details

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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.

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Setting details

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Setting details

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