Westerhope Methodist Church Playgroup

Westerhope Methodist Church Playgroup Stamfordham Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5HA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 January 2016 18 January 2010

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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

 Staff are deployed effectively to play alongside the children and support their learning and development. They provide a broad range of interesting activities and resources, across the areas of learning.  Children are engaged meaningfully in their play, often for long periods of time, relative to their age. They are learning to share and take turns, and to listen to others.  Staff carefully check the progress children are making, using information from home and their own observations. This information is used well to make sure staff and parents work together to support each child to make good progress.  Staff are kind and encouraging. They help children to grow in confidence and feel valued. There is a relaxed and welcoming environment throughout the playgroup.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are positive about the impact that the playgroup has on their children's development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always swiftly implement procedures to promote children's prompt, regular attendance.  The management team does not focus precisely enough on professional development opportunities to continuously raise the quality of teaching and learning.

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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

 strengthen the implementation of procedures to promote children's prompt and regular attendance  enhance the provision of professional development opportunities, with a focus on further improving the quality of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the playgroup leader.  The inspector held a meeting with the playgroup leader and the nominated person. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the playgroup's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the playgroup.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke with members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a good understanding of the policies and procedures to follow should they have any concerns about children in their care. They regularly complete mandatory training, including safeguarding. The managers follow robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff working with children are suitable to do so. Daily checks are in place to ensure that the premises are suitable and that children can access resources safely. The playgroup leader works in the room alongside staff, giving them feedback and support. Good opportunities are provided for staff to share any concerns and discuss their performance. Managers clearly identify priorities for improvements to the playgroup, including further strengthening links with the providers of other settings children will attend for the next stage of their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified staff teach children well. Staff carefully observe children's play and meet regularly to discuss children's progress. They have an accurate understanding of what each child can do and identify any gaps in learning and development. Together the staff team plans how they can best support each child, and groups of children, to achieve their next steps. Children are encouraged to access the wide range of well-planned activities and good quality resources. They enjoy listening to adults read familiar stories and join in with their favourite songs and rhymes. Staff use effective questioning and conversation to promote the development of good communication and language skills. They use strategies such as simple signing and pictures to help support understanding for the youngest children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good support is given to children and parents who have just started to attend the playgroup. Staff are enthusiastic and welcoming when children arrive. Children are happy, settled and enter the playgroup confidently. Staff build warm and secure relationships with the children. Adults provide positive role models, for example, they are polite and encourage good manners. There are clear expectations of children's good behaviour, and a consistent approach by staff to address any issues that may arise. Children are learning to enjoy a range of healthy food, to follow good hygiene routines and are keen to be physically active. They practise climbing and balancing skills and ride a variety of wheeled toys competently and with great delight. Children benefit from following clear routines. They show a sense of responsibility and independence when they help to tidy away toys. Children are supported to gain an awareness of differences within their wider world, for

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

example, when they celebrate events from various cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages and abilities are supported to make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. Children make independent choices in their play and are learning to look after themselves. They are gaining the skills that help them to become ready for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 319341 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 983892 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 18 Name of provider Westerhope Methodist Church Playgroup Committee Date of previous inspection 18 January 2010 Telephone number 07712668744

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Setting details

The Westerhope Methodist Church Playgroup was registered in 1992. The playgroup employs six members of childcare staff. All of these hold appropriate early years qualifications, including three with level 3, and one with Qualified Teacher Status. The playgroup opens on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9.15am to 12.15pm, term time only. There is also a session on Tuesday afternoons from 12.15pm to 3.15pm during term time. The playgroup provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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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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