Martlesham and Kesgrave Playschool

Martlesham and Kesgrave Playschool Millennium Jubilee Hall, Kesgrave, IPSWICH, IP5 2EN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 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

 The playschool staff show a commitment to achieving high standards of care. Managers are reflective and have put effective strategies in place to make further improvements that will directly benefit children.  Staff make good use of the resources to extend children's learning successfully. They encourage children to explore and to use their imagination. Children demonstrate an enjoyment in participating and are eager to celebrate their achievements.  Staff have formed close bonds with all children. The key-person system is effective. Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure while at the playschool. Parents comment on the happy and friendly staff.  Children demonstrate good social skills. They learn about the importance of listening and respecting one another. The playschool promotes inclusive practice at all times.  Positive partnerships with parents have been established. Open communication is

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This provision is good

encouraged which leads to continuity of care between the playschool and home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, some staff miss the opportunity to fully extend children's thinking skills to the highest levels.  The tracking system is not yet thoroughly embedded throughout practice to establish highly effective monitoring of different groups of children.

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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

 support staff in recognising the opportunities that arise during play to fully extend children's thinking skills to the highest levels  make more consistent use of the tracking system throughout practice to establish highly effective monitoring of the progress being made by different groups of children.

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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 playschool manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the playschool manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the playschool's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the playschool.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views as provided in documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Robust vetting procedures ensure that all staff and committee members are suitable for their role. The staff consistently ensure children's safety by identifying and minimising risks. They demonstrate a vigilant approach to addressing any child protection concerns. Staff carry out an in-depth form of self- evaluation which takes into consideration parents' views. It identifies clear objectives that will improve the outcomes for children further. For example, the setting has recently switched over to a new online system to strengthen the quality of observations and assessments. Staff professional development is well supported. The highly qualified team all demonstrate a good understanding of the early years sector and show a commitment to extending their knowledge further. The playschool provides a purposeful and engaging environment for children to explore.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The outdoor area is well equipped to provide children with opportunities to learn about the natural world. Children create models using different herbs and plants as materials. Children have many opportunities to make marks and to explore text in meaningful ways, for example, finding their name cards before they have snack. Staff have a very good knowledge of children's current level of development and plan activities based on their next steps in learning. Staff also take into consideration information from parents and children's individual interests. As a result, activities are stimulating and children are eager to participate. For example, children explore holiday brochures, cutting out pictures and talking about their family holidays. Children's language and communication development are supported well. Staff all model language and encourage children to extend their vocabulary. Different adjectives and mathematical terms are introduced when exploring

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

messy play. Staff allow children to lead their own play. They are encouraged to express their ideas. For example, children choose to make a birthday cake and candles out of clay.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children arrive happily and settle very well into their play. Children listen well to staff members and show a good understanding of the playschool's routine. Children share, take turns and enjoy playing alongside their friends. They benefit from spending time with their key person and participate in group activities to further strengthen their social skills and boost their self-confidence. Children follow effective health and hygiene routines and learn about the importance of looking after their bodies. Children's emotional well-being is supported well. Children are encouraged to share and take pride in their achievements, placing examples on the playschool's Proud Cloud to boost their self-esteem further.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive additional funding, are making good progress during their time at the playschool. They are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and staff successfully support children to be ready for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482629 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 994370 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 26 Name of registered person Martlesham Playschool Committee

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07746 907060

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Martlesham and Kesgrave Playschool was registered in 2014 and employs six members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 6. The playschool opens from Monday to Friday, term time only, and offers a variety of sessions from 9am to 3.15pm. The playschool 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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