Lees Hill Pre-School Playgroup

Lees Hill Pre-School Playgroup Lees Hill Pavilion, Lees Hill, Kingswood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 4TP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2016 16 January 2013

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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 have made good progress since the last inspection. They have established more effective partnerships with parents. For example, parents appreciate regular newsletters and online information that helps them track their children's development.  Staff support one another well. Regular appraisals, checks on each other's practice, and staff meetings help to maintain standards in teaching and learning.  Children enjoy their play and make good progress. They make good use of the outdoor areas, where many learn best.  Children have very good relationships with staff, which contributes to their confidence and emotional well-being.  Staff care for the children very well. They are good role models and encourage positive behaviour. For example, they help to resolve disputes and constantly remind children to share and play together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although teaching is effective overall, staff do not always use their interactions with children to make the most of learning opportunities.  Staff do not always recognise opportunities to encourage children to take an active role in caring for the environment or teach them how to care for resources.

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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

 develop further the guidance for staff to consistently make better use of opportunities to build on children's interest in games and activities to extend their learning  offer more support for children to learn how to take care of their play environment, and the resources available, to develop their social skills and understanding of the world as fully as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked to the staff and children to gain their opinions, and observed play indoors and outdoors.  The inspector held a meeting with the managers. She looked at relevant documentation, including a selection of policies, the setting's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff.  The inspector completed several joint observations with the managers.  The inspector took account of parents' views on the day of the inspection.  The inspector observed interactions between staff and children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. All staff know what to do and who to contact if they have concerns about a child's welfare. Links with parents are enhanced by communications which keep them well informed about changes the playgroup is making. Parents also appreciate immediate information about their children, and find that staff are always ready to discuss their children's development. These communications have also enabled parents to provide more information about what their children do at home. Staff have a genuine desire to improve the playgroup and they attend courses to ensure that their knowledge is up to date. Staff have good links with other professionals to provide additional support for individual children where needed. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are very energetic and enjoy playing outside. The setting is a hive of activity and children make very good progress in their physical skills. For example, all age groups are adept at manoeuvring bikes and trollies. Two-year-olds enjoy playing with construction toys and are able to build towers several bricks in height. Older children enjoy digging in the mud and looking at worms. Staff help to develop children's ball skills by playing tennis. Staff provide effective support for children who are new to the nursery; for example, they sensitively coax them to play with others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff care very well for all children, and children thoroughly enjoy their time at playgroup. The organisation of the environment allows children to be independent. For example, they go to the toilet, wash their hands, and get their snacks independently. Children have nutritious snacks and they talk about simple healthy choices, such as the importance of brushing teeth. Children form strong bonds with their key persons, who are very responsive to their individual needs. Children behave well and respond positively to the gentle reminders and praise from staff. This helps them grow in self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children concentrate very well during story time and join in singing with gusto. These activities help staff to support children's language skills. Children are confident, show a good awareness of others and learn to manage their feelings. They are being well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136019 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1061396 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 21 Number of children on roll 23 Name of registered person Lees Hill Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 16 January 2013 Telephone number 0117 9604285

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Lees Hill Pre-School Playgroup has been established for over 40 years and registered in 1996. It operates from the pavilion building of a sports ground in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire. The group opens five days a week during school term times. Sessions are from 9am to 3pm on Monday and Wednesday, and from 9am to midday on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The playgroup employs four staff, who all hold an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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