Buxton Pre-School Playgroup

Buxton Pre-School Playgroup Village Hall, Mill Street, Buxton, NR10 5EN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2016 24 November 2014

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The committee have not ensured that the necessary notification has been completed.  The provider and staff are at an early stage of implementing methods of tracking children’s progress to monitor the achievement for different groups of children.  Staff sometimes miss spontaneous opportunities to promote children's learning.

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It has the following strengths

 Changes to the leadership and management team since the last inspection has led to significant improvements being made. As a result, staff work well together and are committed to offering children a high standard of provision.  A key strength of the playgroup is how well staff work with parents and other professionals to safeguard children.  Staff have high expectations of behaviour and offer clear boundaries and routines. As a result children behave well and respect one another.

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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

 develop the system for tracking children’s progress, to identify any differences in progress made by groups of children and use this information to plan activities that will improve outcomes for all children.  support staff to further develop their teaching skills so that they are confident to take advantage of spontaneous learning opportunities to support children in their next steps of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and held meetings with the chair of the committee and the manager of the provision.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken with on the day of the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of suitability of staff working in the provision and a range of other documents including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Despite the strong efforts of the chair of the committee and the manager, some committee members have still not completed the notification procedure to inform Ofsted of changes to the committee membership. As a result, the required checks to ensure that the registered body is made up of individuals who are suitable to be involved in childcare have not been carried out. This is an offence. Therefore, leadership and management requires improvement. However, the chair and manager work well together and form a strong and effective leadership team. They are aware of their roles and responsibilities. The arrangements for safeguarding children within the setting are effective. Thorough risk assessments are in place. All staff and the chair have a robust knowledge and understanding of their role in safeguarding children. The committee chair followed robust recruitment and induction procedures when appointing the new manager. New

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

arrangements for supervision and checking the performance of the staff have led to improvements in the quality of teaching. The manager keeps a close check on the progress of individual children and provides extra support for those with identified needs to good effect. However, systems to monitor the progress of specific groups of children are less well developed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff take a close interest in each individual child in their key person group and they have a clear understanding of children's abilities. They gather a wide range of information from parents when children first start. Staff continuously measure children's progress and use this information to plan a suitable range of activities. They are well deployed to be on hand to support and extend children's learning. Staff promote communication and language well. They engage children in conversation and introduce mathematical language. However, some staff do not follow up on the responses children make and use their prior knowledge of what the child's next steps in learning are to full effect.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children gain good levels of independence throughout the playgroup routine, such as putting on their coats and wellies. Staff have formed strong relationships with children. When children show signs of being upset, staff respond quickly offering lots of hugs and reassurance so that children quickly settle into the day. Staff effectively support children to learn how to share and take turns. Children are proud of their achievements as they keenly explain to adults what they are building with the Lego. Staff successfully manage children's behaviour through a calm and consistent approach. Children benefit from regular exercise, fresh air and opportunities to promote their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

The good quality care and teaching provided by staff ensures all children are challenged and motivated to learn. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points. Children are well supported by staff to catch up quickly where they are behind. By the time they are ready to move on to school, children are working within the range of development typical for their age and gain the key skills they need.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 253986 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1025509 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 22 Name of provider Buxton Playgroup Committee Date of previous inspection 24 November 2014 Telephone number 01603 279807

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Setting details

Buxton Pre-school Playgroup was registered in 1978 on the Early Years Register. It operates from the village hall in Buxton and opens Monday to Friday during term-time. Sessions are from 9.30am until 12.30pm. The playgroup receives funding for the provision of free early education for provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. The playgroup employs five members of childcare staff, three of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and the manager holds Qualified Teacher 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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