Buzzy Bees Playgroup

Buzzy Bees Playgroup Edgar Stammers Children's Centre, Edgar Stammers Primary Academy, Harden Road, Walsall, WS3 1RQ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Children and their families are supported well at this warm and welcoming playgroup. Staff work in effective partnership with other professionals to support children's specialist care and learning needs, in order to help them make good progress.  Staff have a calm and caring approach towards the children. They provide an inviting and secure environment where children may play safely. Children are very happy, settle easily and behave well.  There is a strong focus on promoting children's speaking and listening skills. Staff maximise every opportunity to reinforce vocabulary and conversation throughout the session.  Teaching is good. Staff play alongside children and skilfully interact with them to extend their learning. A wide range of resources is provided to engage children in learning. Children make good progress based on their starting points.  The manager evaluates the quality of the playgroup well. She seeks and values the

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This provision is good

opinions of parents gained from questionnaires and consultations. This helps her to target areas to develop even further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Adult-led activities are not always planned and organised effectively enough to maintain children's focus and attention, particularly for older or the most able children.  Staff do not always encourage parents to share enough developmental information when their child starts, or ongoing information about their child's learning at home.

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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

 review the planning and organisation of adult-led activities so they provide more challenge and fully hold the interest of each child  encourage parents to share information about what children already know and can do when they first start  extend opportunities for parents to share their observations of their child's learning and achievements at home so that this information can be used to help inform planning.

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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 spoke to the manager, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the playgroup manager.  The inspector looked at children's learning records, the planning documentation and a range of other documentation.  The inspector took into account the views of a small amount of parents spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The manager and staff team are clear about child protection procedures. They are confident about what they would do if they have any welfare concerns. The manager monitors staff teaching and children's learning well. Regular supervisions and team meetings help staff to build on their good practice. Staff work closely and effectively with other settings, including nurseries and professionals, to ensure children experience continuity. On the whole, good partnerships with parents have been established. Staff speak to parents regularly and keep them well informed about their child's care and learning. Parents comment about how happy they are with the service provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

All staff are qualified and have a good understanding about how children learn. Staff make accurate observations and assessments of children's development. They use these to plan activities that are matched to children's interests and individual learning needs. Staff successfully encourage children's communication and language development. For example, staff talk to children as they interact with them, introducing new words. Staff encourage children to learn about the natural world and children are keen to learn and explore. For example, when children spot an insect outside, staff encourage them to get magnifying glasses and take a closer look. They spend some time talking about what they see. Staff skilfully question children and encourage them to talk about the size, colour and amount of legs the creature has. Children have great fun exploring light, colour and texture when staff join them in the sensory room.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Home visits and gradual settling-in sessions help children feel comfortable in their surroundings. Staff are attentive and give plenty of cuddles and reassurance to children who have just joined. Children form close bonds with their key person and enjoy their time at the playgroup. Staff praise and encourage children as they play. Children learn good personal hygiene procedures and about healthy lifestyles. Children get plenty of fresh air and exercise in the outdoor area. A variety of nutritious snacks is provided and children learn about healthy foods. For example, staff explain that the fruit they eat will help to make them big and strong.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good levels of social skills and confidence. They learn to share, take turns and use good manners. Younger children learn new words quickly while older children engage in conversations. Early mathematical skills are emerging as children begin to match, sort and count. Children extend their physical development and manage risks, for instance, as they use the good range of equipment outside. Children enjoy exploring the world around them and are beginning to develop independence as they select their own activities. They develop a good range of key skills they need to prepare them for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476558 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 994843 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 2 - 3 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 28 Name of registered person Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01922471392

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Buzzy Bees Playgroup was registered in 2014. The playgroup employs five members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The playgroup opens from Monday to Friday and during term time only. Sessions are from 8.45am until 11.45am and 12.30pm until 3.30pm. The playgroup provides funded early education for two-, 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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