Prenton Methodist Church Playgroup

Prenton Methodist Church Playgroup Glenavon Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH43 0RE

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2016 18 November 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Partnership working is effectively embedded in practice. Parents are kept very well informed of their children's development and achievements. Staff provide effective support to help parents become involved in their children's learning.  Children's learning is well promoted across all areas. Staff, overall, successfully plan a range of activities to help children develop the required skills to prepare them for school.  The playgroup is welcoming. Close and friendly relationships between staff, parents and children create a very warm atmosphere. Children enter the playgroup happily and their emotional well-being is well promoted.  Children feel safe at the setting and behave well. They respond to the effective use of praise by staff. The rules of the playgroup are agreed by the children and consistently reinforced by staff.  Supervision and mentoring for staff is ongoing and continually develops the quality of

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This provision is good

practice. The manager ensures that training is relevant and targeted to staff's individual interests and roles.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the organisation of daily routines and planned activities impact on children's ability to concentrate on their play or bring this to a natural conclusion.

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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 organisation of activities and daily routines that maximise opportunities to develop children's concentration and engagement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by the playgroup.  The inspector spoke to a small group of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the playgroup manager.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a meeting with the leadership team. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the playgroup's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working at the playgroup.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Self-evaluation is effective and accurate. Since the last inspection, leaders are focusing on evaluating staff practice, as well as how resources and space are used. Parents are encouraged to contribute to this process. Leaders' systems to monitor children's progress have improved. They make good use of the information gathered to assess whether children or staff need additional support. Staff secure interventions for any child who requires it. They work effectively in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure that the needs of individual children are met. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a good understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. They are confident in following the playgroup's procedures to identify, monitor and report any concerns regarding children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

All children's development is well supported by the experienced staff team. Children's individual needs, preferences and interests are used to support their ongoing progress. Staff make good use of observations and information from parents to, generally, plan activities which challenge and stimulate children. Their assessments are accurate and demonstrate a clear picture of each child's achievements. Children enjoy their time at the playgroup. They eagerly discuss, as a group, a favourite story read by staff in animated tones. Staff engage with children at their level. Children match numbers to picture cards, discuss the shapes of different objects and count up blocks as they build large towers. They follow instructions well and are cooperative with one another and adults. Their creativity and achievements are praised by staff. Children with special educational needs or disability are very well supported through effective partnership working.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff make very good use of opportunities for children to learn about how they can look after their bodies. Children are fully cooperative with meticulous handwashing procedures as these are clearly explained by staff. Staff help children learn how to use equipment safely. Children are very well supported as they settle into the setting or prepare to move to school. Staff have developed strong relationships with local schools and endeavour to help children make a successful move on to their next stage of learning. Staff foster children's self-confidence well and they are encouraged to explore the environment. The improved storage of resources helps children to make independent choices without adult support.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning. They demonstrate confidence, motivation and engagement. Children have good listening and communication skills, relative to their individual stages of development. Children are independent and willing to try new things. They are well prepared for their next stage of learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306464 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1033468 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 33 Name of registered person Prenton Methodist Church Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 18 November 2015 Telephone number 0151 608 8367

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Prenton Methodist Church Playgroup was registered in 1990. The playgroup employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The playgroup opens from Monday to Friday in term time only. Sessions are from 9am to midday, Monday and Friday and 9am to 3.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday. The playgroup provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. The playgroup supports children with 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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