Pulford Playgroup

Pulford Playgroup Pulford Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 2HN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 November 2015 13 September 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Leaders have implemented robust procedures to monitor the range of activities being provided. Children progress well across all seven areas of learning.  Staff work effectively in partnership with other professionals. They provide very good continuity of care and additional support for those children who require it.  Staff show a good understanding of how children learn. Their detailed observation and planning systems ensure that children are offered a range of interesting and challenging activities.  Children's mathematical development is very well supported. They have a range of opportunities throughout the day to count and learn about shapes and compare different sized objects.  Children develop good relationships with staff. They complete many tasks independently, but will seek staff out for comfort or support when needed.  Children respond well to daily routines. They have confidence in the environment

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This provision is good

because they have a clear understanding of what will happen next.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Leaders have not yet devised a carefully targeted programme for the professional development of all staff, in order to further raise the quality of teaching.  Occasionally, staff miss opportunities to support less-confident children to fully join in and contribute to group discussions.

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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 the programme for professional development and supervision of staff, to increase their skills and develop the quality of teaching to an outstanding level  extend the range of strategies used to enable less-confident children to make contributions to group discussions and have their questions answered promptly by staff.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with staff at appropriate times during the inspection and reviewed children's learning records.  The inspector completed two joint observations with the provider.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector met with the leadership team. She reviewed and discussed relevant documentation, including the playgroup's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff.  The inspector considered the views of parents and carers spoken to during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Leaders have an accurate understanding of the quality of the provision. They consider the views of staff, parents and children when deciding how to further develop the provision and improve the outcomes for children further. Partnership working is very effective. Staff work well with the host school to support children as they prepare to move into school. They also work well with other professionals to support and meet the needs of disabled children and those with special educational needs. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Leaders have implemented a number of policies to help keep children safe from harm. Staff have a good awareness of how to identify and report concerns regarding the welfare of a child. Robust risk assessment procedures ensure that staff are vigilant to any potential hazards and can minimise these appropriately.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

All children, including disabled children and those with special educational needs, benefit from good quality teaching. The staff team are experienced and demonstrate a clear understanding of how children learn and develop. Staff support children well to develop an understanding of technology. Children demonstrate they can turn on a variety of torches and use the buttons to make them change colour. They play imaginatively in the outdoor area, exploring a range of natural materials during their self-chosen play. Parents are made aware of children's achievements on a daily basis and a summary report each term details the next steps for individual children. Staff provide good support for parents to continue children's learning at home. Children's communication and language skills are well supported. Staff are inventive in increasing children's awareness and understanding of phonic sounds throughout the day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are engaged and motivated. Staff observe where children play and regularly review how the spaces within the playgroup are used. This helps staff to create opportunities for children to choose where they would like to play and what they would like to play with. Staff provide good support for children's physical health. They encourage children to follow good hygiene routines and provide frequent opportunities for children to exercise. Staff support children's social skills well. They act as positive role models and socialise with children during snack times and throughout other daily routines. Children listen well to adults. Staff use a variety of methods to support children's good behaviour and their ability to take turns with others. Children demonstrate a sense of pride and responsibility as they help staff complete a head count when completing the register. Staff provide a range of experiences to help children learn about the world around them and

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points. Children show they are developing a range of skills which help prepare them for school. They are competent in managing their self-care needs, relative to their ages, and are confident in making independent choices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306469 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 867669 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 63 Name of provider Alison Claire Robinson Date of previous inspection 13 September 2011 Telephone number 0151 608 3500

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Setting details

Pulford Playgroup was registered at its current premises in 2009. The playgroup employs eight members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or 3, or are working towards a suitable qualification. The playgroup opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 8.35am until 11.35am and 12.10pm until 3.10pm. The playgroup provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The playgroup also provides care for disabled children and those with special educational needs.

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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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