Tate House Playgroup @ Meath Gardens

Tate House Playgroup @ Meath Gardens 1 Smart Street, London, E2 0SN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2016 27 March 2012

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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

 The manager targets areas for improvement effectively. She uses the outcomes of thorough self-evaluation to take action that brings about positive changes that benefit children's care, well-being and learning.  Staff assess children's learning accurately and plan effectively to meet their individual needs. They provide good support for children who have gaps in their development to help them catch up. All children make good progress with their learning.  Children are happy and settled as they play. They consistently behave well. Staff provide a positive environment where children learn to treat each other with consideration and respect.  Children gain independence and confidence. They direct their own play and make choices about the things they would like to do and learn.  Key persons understand their role very well and build effective relationships with parents. Staff and parents exchange useful information about what children know and

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This provision is good

can do, enabling everyone to contribute to children's care, learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, some staff engaged in group activities are not involved purposefully in supporting children's learning and development from the start of the session.  Staff do not always give children enough time to think and respond to questions to further promote their thinking and problem-solving skills.

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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 planning of group activities so that all staff involved actively support children's learning throughout the session  strengthen staff's use of questioning to give children more time to think and respond, and to help them solve problems independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and during outdoor play, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed joint observations with the playgroup manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the playgroup manager and deputy manager. She looked at relevant documentation, including the playgroup's self-evaluation paperwork and evidence of the suitability of staff to work with children.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector sampled a range of other documentation, including children's learning and development records and the playgroup's policies and risk assessments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Management and all staff have a good understanding of child protection issues and safeguarding procedures. Safeguarding is effective. Risk assessments are thorough and implemented well so that potential hazards are identified and minimised in all areas to maintain a secure environment. The manager is well aware of the strengths and areas for development in the provision. She involves staff and parents well in the process of evaluating the playgroup. Regular supervision meetings and formal observations help her to monitor practice effectively. She identifies staff training needs and supports their professional development well to strengthen the educational programme. Parents' feedback is very positive. They speak highly of the management and staff and the positive impact of their care and teaching on supporting children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are well qualified and use their knowledge skilfully to extend children's self-chosen play and to interact purposefully with them. Staff make evaluative observations of what children know and can do. They track children's development well, using the information gained to plan the next steps in their learning. Staff help younger children to use numbers as they play, for example, counting the number of cars lined up on the carpet. This promotes children's early mathematics. Staff adapt their teaching to challenge older children. For example, staff use every opportunity to enhance children's social skills and to strengthen their literacy and numeracy skills in preparation for school. Partnerships with local schools are effective. This promotes continuity of learning for children and enables staff to share and build on information about children's development effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff are positive role models for children. They help children learn to share, to be kind to one another and to use good manners. A strong and effective key-person system is particularly positive for disabled children and those who have special educational needs. Children build positive friendships and establish good relationships with staff. Children are encouraged to go outside to play and learn in all weathers to support their good health as well as their learning. Staff use every opportunity to encourage children to become more independent. For example, children serve themselves fruit at snack time, learn to pour drinks and are encouraged from a young age to manage their personal hygiene.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding for early education, disabled children and those who have special educational needs, make good progress from their starting points. Children listen well and persevere with tasks. Children are motivated learners who are well prepared for their future move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436158 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 986732 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 28 Number of children on roll 31 Name of provider Tate House Playgroup Committee Date of previous inspection 27 March 2012 Telephone number 020 8983 7745

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Setting details

Tate House Playgroup @ Meath Gardens registered in 2011. It operates from Meath Gardens Children's Centre in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The playgroup is open every weekday from 8.30am until 11.30am and from 12.30pm until 3.30pm during term time. The playgroup currently employs eight staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above and one member of staff has Qualified Teacher Status. The provider receives funding to offer free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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