Playtime Planet Pre-School

Playtime Planet Pre-School New Life Church, Margaret Street, Coalville, LE67 3LY

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The quality of teaching is inconsistent. Not all staff have a clear understanding of children's stages of development. They do not accurately identify what children need to learn next. Staff interaction during children's play is limited. Challenge for children is inconsistent and, therefore, not all activities help them to move forward in their learning.  Staff do not consistently supervise children or effectively promote their safety. They are not always alert to situations that put children at risk of harm.  Staff do not always manage children's behaviour successfully. Children are unsure what is expected of them, as staff do not make their expectations about behaviour clear.  Although the manager monitors the development of groups of children, she does not use this information to plan activities that ensure children make good progress. This is with particular reference to children whose speaking and communication skills are

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This provision is inadequate

below expected levels.  Opportunities to fully engage parents have yet to be established. Staff do not ensure that all parents are supported to contribute to children's learning.  Systems to monitor the quality of the provision are weak. As a result, the manager and her team have failed to notice where improvements are required.

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It has the following strengths

 Children develop warm bonds and attachments with staff. They are happy and enjoy their time at the playgroup.  Children with specific diets and allergies are closely monitored to ensure they only eat foods suitable to their needs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve the quality of teaching so that activities engage and challenge children and help them move forward in their learning 01/03/2016

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 make effective use of assessment to understand children's level of achievement and to establish what children need to learn next 01/03/2016

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 ensure that staffing arrangements meet the needs of all children and ensure their safety through vigilant supervision 12/01/2016

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 make sure that all staff understand and put into practice strategies to manage children's behaviour in an appropriate and consistent way 17/01/2016

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Due Date

 ensure opportunities are provided for all children, particularly two- year-old funded children, to develop their spoken language skills. 01/03/2016 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 develop ways for parents to be more involved in their child's development and enable them to continue their children's learning at home  develop an effective process to fully identify and act on weaknesses in practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector held a meeting with the pre-school manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the pre-school's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the pre-school manager.  The inspector took account of the view of one parent spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. While the required staffing ratios are maintained, children are not adequately supervised or supported appropriately to maintain their safety. On the day of the inspection, a toddler was observed to place scissors in their mouth without staff noticing. On another occasion, children were standing on chairs and jumping from one settee to another. While this behaviour was sometimes dealt with appropriately by staff, staff practice was not consistent. This compromises children's safety. Staff have a sound understanding of the signs of abuse and neglect. They know the procedures to follow should they feel a child is at risk. The manager has suitable recruitment procedures in place to ensure the suitability of new staff. The manager checks on children's progress, however, she fails to plan appropriate next steps to support and enhance children's learning and development. All staff, other than the manager, are new

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

to their roles. Therefore, arrangements for ongoing supervision and training opportunities have yet to be established. Parents comment that their children are happy and enjoy their time in the pre-school. Opportunities for parents to build on or contribute to children's learning are not yet embedded into practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Teaching is inconsistent. Assessments are not used well to understand children's needs and plan appropriate experiences to support their learning and development. Activities led by staff are not planned or organised appropriately to reflect or motivate children's interests. A member of staff did not adjust a snowflake activity, in order to meet the needs of the varied age groups. As a result, some children struggled and became frustrated. This led to chaos and disorganisation. Children's spoken skills are not effectively promoted. The manager has identified gaps in some children's spoken skills and identified ways to support these children. However, staff do not follow these plans adequately to help these children progress in their speaking skills. Staff do not introduce new words or encourage young children to speak to extend their vocabulary. This is particularly noticeable for funded two-year-olds. Older children use their spoken skills well

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

in everyday play. They use their imagination as they organise their role play and explain to visitors where they are going to fly to. They busy themselves in the play kitchen as they make tea and 'cook' a range of meals. Children have opportunities to be active during indoor and outdoor play. They develop their physical skills well as they run, jump and handle a range of small tools.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in the supervision of children mean that their welfare and well-being are compromised. Children are not supported in developing an awareness of safety. When running round the setting in just their socks, staff do not remind children of the dangers of slipping. When a toy is pulled from a child's mouth, causing them to cry, staff do not alert children to the danger of such behaviour. When children continually misbehave, staff do not follow through with any consequence. As a result, children have mixed messages and continue to display unwanted behaviour. Snacks provided by the setting are healthy and nutritious. All children enter the setting and are confident to separate from their parent or carer. Staff are friendly towards the children and show them warmth and affection.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Not all children make good progress towards their early learning goals. In particular, gaps in development for funded two-year-olds are not closing. Not all children are prepared well enough for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491679 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1021479 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 1 - 4 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 13 Name of provider Karla Louise Crooks Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07977476435

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Setting details

Playtime Planet Pre-School was initially registered in 2011. The setting registered again in 2015 when moving to new premises. The setting employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2 and one, the manager, holds Early Years Professional status. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 9.30am until 3.30pm.

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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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