Medbourne Playgroup

Medbourne Playgroup Medbourne Village Hall, Main Street, Medbourne, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8DT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2016 10 February 2016

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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, committee and staff have a clear drive for improvement. They have made many successful changes to the provision since the last inspection.  Staff recognise where children are in their development and know their interests. They deploy themselves effectively to support children's learning.  Children are happy and eager to learn. They have developed strong and confident relationships with the staff in the playgroup. Staff show a genuine pleasure in being with children.  The playgroup is at the heart of the community and is highly valued by parents. There are very good links with the local schools that children go on to attend. This helps promote continuity in their care and learning.  The well established and long-serving staff team is qualified and experienced. They use their qualifications to best effect. Children benefit from the high-quality teaching.  Recruitment procedures are robust and all staff and committee members have

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This provision is good

completed Disclosure and Barring Services checks. This helps ascertain their suitability to work with children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not organise some activities to help children concentrate on and engage in activities.  Staff do not always give children clear instructions about routine activities to help them understand what is expected.

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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

 provide an environment that enables children to become deeply involved in their activities  give children clear guidance of expectations so they can take part in routine activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the playgroup manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the playgroup manager and spoke to the chair of the committee. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation form and evidence of the suitability of adults working in the playgroup.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. They have had recent training in safeguarding children and know exactly what action to take should they have concerns about the welfare of a child. Parents are well supported to promote their children's learning at home. They share information about their children's achievements and contribute to their children's records. The manager has a good overview of how different groups of children are progressing. Any gaps in learning are quickly identified and addressed with targeted interventions. Staff attend a wide range of training courses as part of their ongoing professional development. This helps to build on their teaching skills, for example, supporting children's learning in the outdoor environment. The manager observes staff in practice and provides them with feedback on their strengths and areas to develop.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff observe, assess and plan well for each child's progress and have a clear knowledge of needs and interests. Staff skilfully support children's communication and language development. For example, they ask questions as children play and they listen carefully to what children have to say, extending the conversation. Group discussion times provide good opportunities for children to share their personal experiences with the group and bring in objects from home to show. Children play imaginatively in the home corner, taking the roles of different members of the family. They learn about the value of money as they role play selling and buying ice-cream. They achieve well in developing their counting and early addition skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from the fresh air and exercise. They learn to balance and ride safely on bikes. Children learn to negotiate space safely and move in a variety of ways. They enjoy taking part in the annual sports day. Children develop understanding of how to stay hydrated as staff encourage them to drink plenty in hot weather. Staff teach children about healthy eating and provide a tasty choice of snacks, including different fruits. Children's behaviour is very good. They learn how to recognise their own feelings and resolve minor conflicts in their play. Children are beginning to accept the needs of others and recognise their similarities and differences. Staff are very positive role models for children to follow. Staff work cohesively with parents and children attend a number of pre- visits to the playgroup. Staff collect valuable information about children's care routines and learning needs. This helps them to plan for children's individual needs from the outset.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children gain the necessary skills they need for their future move to school. Children have good small-muscle skills that support them well for early writing. They strengthen their hand muscles as they manipulate dough and dig in soil. Younger children enjoy exploring paint and making patterns with their hands and fingers. Many children can identify their name and know the individual letters. Children develop confidence and make choices in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 226442 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1040261 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 37 Name of registered person Medbourne Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 10 February 2016 Telephone number 01536 770 421

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Medbourne Playgroup was registered in 1982. The playgroup employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, all are appropriately qualified to level 3. The manager holds a postgraduate certificate of education. The playgroup opens Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, during school term time, from 9.15am to 3.15pm. The playgroup provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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