West End Playgroup

West End Playgroup West End United Reformed Church, Lanercost Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2DE

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2016 9 December 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

 The quality of teaching is good. The well-qualified staff understand how children learn and they plan activities based on their individual needs and interests. Children are motivated to learn new things. They make good progress.  Staff regularly inform parents about their children's progress. They provide ideas about how to support children's learning at home. These well-established partnerships with parents have a positive impact on children's learning and development.  Children's behaviour is excellent. Staff support them to be independent, to do things for themselves, take responsibility for their actions and to be considerate to others. Children are happy, make strong friendships and play cooperatively together.  Children develop good listening and attention skills and are curious and motivated to take part in activities. They have a positive attitude to learning.  Leaders have a good understanding of their role and responsibility to keep children safe

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This provision is good

and to effectively promote their learning and development. Documentation is maintained to a high standard and all records required for the safe and efficient management of the setting are in place.  Children are well supported when they start in the setting. Staff gather a variety of information from parents to provide continuity of care. This helps children settle quickly and feel secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The individual professional development of staff is not focused sharply enough on improving teaching so that it is of the highest quality.

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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

 target individual professional development that improves the quality of staffs' teaching and review the impact of this on children's learning.

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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 deputy manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the deputy manager and looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the playgroup.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to staff and children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff have a good understanding of how to proceed and who to contact should they have any safeguarding concerns. Staff complete risk assessments. They are vigilant in ensuring that children are closely supervised and play in a safe and secure environment. Self-evaluation is thorough and takes into account the views of staff, children and parents. Generally, strengths and weaknesses are effectively identified and addressed. There are good systems in place for the safe recruitment and induction of staff. Regular opportunities for team meetings ensure consistency in approach to teaching. Leaders track the achievements of individuals and groups of children. This helps staff to identify gaps in learning or to highlight specific needs which are addressed swiftly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The learning environment is calm, very organised and supports children's self-chosen activities. Staff provide exciting learning opportunities that appeal to children's interests and build on what they already know and can do. For example, a group of children are highly motivated when using the dough to make different sized worms. Staff asked a range of questions and supported them effectively to use newly introduced language to describe the size and shape of their worms. Staff identify the need for early intervention through their observations of children. Strong partnerships with other providers and external agencies help staff to effectively support children who have special educational needs or disability. The outdoor space helps support children to develop an understanding of the natural world around them. They also develop their physical skills and take calculated risks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children and parents are welcomed into the warm and friendly atmosphere of the setting. The key-person system is working well. Staff are very caring and foster positive relationships. This helps children engage with them confidently and quickly settle to a wide range of interesting activities. Staff respond flexibly to children's individual care needs. This helps to support all children's physical and emotional well-being. Staff place a clear focus on promoting children's personal, social and emotional skills. They act as good role models and encourage positive behaviour. They use praise effectively to support children's confidence and self-esteem. Older children demonstrate excellent manners, share toys and are kind to one another. Daily routines, such as snack and getting ready to go outside, are used well to help children increase their self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are self-assured and develop good social skills, they share experiences and take turns. Children are learning to value and respect each other. They are considerate to each other as they play. All children are well prepared for their next stages in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 502275 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1064178 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 48 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Janet Waugh

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2013 Telephone number 0191 2748497

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West End Playgroup has been registered since 1992. The playgroup employs 10 members of childcare staff, almost all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The playgroup opens Monday to Friday, from 9am until 2pm during school term time and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The playgroup supports children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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