Play Place Little Angels

Play Place Little Angels Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9DA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 2015 8 June 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 All staff have a thorough and detailed knowledge of the needs of young children. They plan exciting activities that build on the children's interests. As a result, children are always enthusiastic and engaged.  Staff make excellent use of the premises, inside and out, to provide children with a wealth of exciting play activities that spark their curiosity and encourage explorative play. Children flourish in this learning environment and make outstanding progress in all aspects of their learning and development.  The monitoring of the educational programme and development of the children is of an exceptionally high quality. Consequently, the needs of all the children including those with additional needs are exceptionally well met.  Staff consistently demonstrate wonderful interaction with the children. They question children skilfully to provoke their thinking and drive their learning. Activities are

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This provision is outstanding

carefully planned and implemented to a very high standard, so children are constantly developing, while also enjoying the experiences provided.  Well-focused and highly effective partnerships with parents provide staff with excellent opportunities to underpin and further continue children's learning and development.  Staff work with parents to offer training and one-to-one sessions so that parents can gain an understanding of, and effectively meet, the needs of their child, particularly those with additional needs.  The key person system is highly effective enabling excellent relationships to build between staff and parents, and continuity in learning is ensured through this two-way flow of information.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to consistently explore and use technology resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in both indoor and outdoor areas.  The inspector spoke with staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at activity planning, records of children's learning and a selection of planning documentation, policies and records, including staff vetting details.  The inspector held meetings with the manager and completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector spoke to parents to gather their views.

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who attend. This is outstanding

All children make exceptional progress in their play and learning as staff have an excellent understanding of how children learn. The well-structured environments ensure that they are consistently inspired and motivated in their play. Staff have an exceptional understanding of how to provide children with a firm foundation to build their future learning on. There is a vast selection of resources and experiences for children to access and enjoy. However, children do not always get to use technology consistently throughout the session, to reinforce their understanding of how things work. Staff know children extremely well. Observations of children's learning is highly effective and precisely assessed to identify what children can do. As a result, staff plan effectively to meet children's individual needs, and help children make rapid progress in their development. Staff complete regular summary reports on children's progress and share these with the

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who attend. This is outstanding

parents. They recognise and value parents as their children's key educator and actively work with them to further their children's learning.

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outstanding

The welcoming and infinitely stimulating environment, along with staff's expertise, ensures children are making exceptional progress in all areas of learning. Highly skilled staff are sensitive in helping children build secure emotional attachments. Staff use information from parents extremely well, in order to meet children's specific needs. The resources and experiences offered to children are of an outstanding quality and provide for all children's needs. Staff are expert in using language and praise to build children's self-esteem and confidence. As a result, their behaviour is excellent. They are very kind as they play cooperatively, and share their toys and resources. This helps give them the skills they need for their future learning and move to school.

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provision is outstanding

The manager is passionate about her role in early years. She has an exceptional understanding of her responsibilities, and extensively monitors the planning and delivery of the educational programmes. Safeguarding arrangements are rigorous and robust which contributes to keeping children safe. Staff practice is of exceptionally high quality and this is maintained through continuous training. A comprehensive range of highly effective policies and procedures are consistently implemented. Staff have exceptional relationships with parents who are extremely happy with the care and support they receive. Staff develop tremendously effective relationships with other settings and professionals, and they make arrangements to visit other settings that children attend. This ensures continuity of care is highly effective and meets children's individual needs exceedingly well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 957401 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 826278 Type of provision Sessional provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 54 Name of provider Play Place Child Care Services Limited Date of previous inspection 8 June 2011 Telephone number 07985 771045 or 07766 107303

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Setting details

Play Place Little Angels is one of five provisions run by Play Place Childcare Services Ltd. It opened in 2001 and operates from three rooms within a church building. It is situated in Sanderstead, a suburb of the London borough of Croydon. The setting is open each weekday, from 9am to 3pm, term time only. The pre-school is in receipt of funding for free early education for children aged two and three. There are nine staff employed, of these, seven staff including the manager hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and level 5.

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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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