Henwood Playgroup

Henwood Playgroup Compton Youth Centre, Henwood Road, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV6 8PG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 2016 18 October 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 staff and trustees put children at the centre of everything they do. This strong ethos is evident throughout the playgroup. Children are emotionally secure and confident in the welcoming, nurturing environment provided by staff.  Staff place a high priority on organising the environment effectively. Toys and resources are creatively and imaginatively arranged and displayed to provide a highly stimulating environment. This helps children to explore recent learning, practise new skills and follow their own interests.  Children form warm relationships with familiar adults and learn to make friends with each other. This helps them to feel secure so that they can confidently and actively play, learn and explore the rich environment.  There are many opportunities for learning when children are engaged in conversation with staff. Staff are highly skilled in describing what is happening and modelling

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This provision is good

language as children play. They help children to develop their understanding and speaking and listening skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The arrangements for performance management and supervision are not focused sufficiently on raising the quality of staff practice to an outstanding level.  Information from staff's assessments of children's learning is not always used in a timely enough manner. Activities are not adapted swiftly to provide as much challenge as possible at the earliest opportunity, in order to help children make more rapid progress in their learning.  Staff do not always share enough information with parents about what children need to learn next, so that they can continue their children'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

 devise better systems to develop staff's skills and attributes, in order to further enrich practice and improve outcomes for children  respond more swiftly to children's achievements and review how promptly activities are adapted to meet their changing learning needs  support parents to more effectively complement and enhance children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector conducted a joint observation with the deputy manager.  The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching.  The inspector held meetings with a representative of the board of trustees and the manager of the provision. She had discussions with other staff members about their roles and responsibilities, including safeguarding.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and carers and those spoken to on the day.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding policies, children's developmental records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of self-evaluation and of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager has high expectations of what children can achieve in their learning. She recognises the importance of continual reflection to enhance experiences offered to children. The board of trustees provides helpful guidance and support. There is a robust system for recruitment and induction. Staff are supported to keep their professional knowledge and skills up to date through attending training. Staff who attend training share their recently learned knowledge and skills with colleagues to make improvements in their work with children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff are alert to the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. They fully understand their responsibilities to respond to any concerns about a child's welfare. Staff undertake daily checks to ensure any hazards are minimised or removed. The playgroup has good, well- established relationships with other local providers. These good working partnerships help

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

them to prepare children emotionally when they are ready to move on to nursery.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff make frequent observations of children's achievements in their learning. They are familiar with using this information to track the progress children make. Staff reflect on children's interests when they plan activities and experiences. The experienced staff know how young children learn. They place a strong emphasis on ensuring there is an equal focus on all aspects of children's learning. Staff model language to sustain children's interest and promote their speaking and listening skills. Staff chat to children as they build with bricks. They help toddlers to make sense of their actions. Staff help children deepen their learning as they share books that have themes linked to children's play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide a highly stimulating environment which children are keen to explore. Toys and resources are arranged and displayed very well. Children make independent choices and negotiate with others to decide what they want to play with. Children have the opportunity for physical play in a large gym area. Children learn to pedal bikes, share and take turns. Staff skilfully name and describe actions as they offer support and encouragement. They help children to keep on trying as they gain confidence in their newly learned skill. Children play cooperatively and learn to respect each other's differences. They know and respond very well to the playgroup's routine and staff's expectations. Snacks are a social experience. Children follow good hygiene routines and learn the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Staff's good teaching skills mean that children make good progress in their learning. The staff's dedication and obvious enjoyment in their roles ensure that children feel secure and happy in their company. Children grow in confidence and ability as they develop their own ideas for doing things and begin to solve their own problems. Children develop early literacy skills. They enjoy listening to familiar songs and rhymes, joining in with actions and repeated refrains. Children become motivated learners and actively develop the skills they need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444565 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 1060112 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 24 Number of children on roll 12 Name of registered person Henwood Playgroup

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Date of previous inspection 18 October 2012 Telephone number 07817 234963

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Henwood Playgroup was registered in 2012. It runs under the governance of a board of trustees and holds charitable status. The playgroup employs two members of childcare staff, both of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The playgroup opens Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during term time only. Sessions are from 9.15am until 11.45am.

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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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