Gretton Playgroup

Gretton Playgroup Gretton Village Hall, Gretton, Gloucestershire, GL54 5EY

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2016 11 November 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 Leaders and staff have successfully addressed the areas for development identified at the previous inspection. For example, they have made improvements to the ways in which they use systems of observation, assessment and monitoring to plan for children's learning. They ensure that children are challenged to make good progress in their learning.  Children and their families are supported very well. Leaders and staff work in effective partnerships with other professionals to support children's specialist care and learning needs to help them make good progress.  Parents are wholly included in their children's learning. For example, they are encouraged to contribute their ideas towards planning for children's development. Staff use a variety of effective ways, such as home visits, to inform parents about their children's achievements in the setting.  Children behave well and staff are good role models. For example, they help children

p.1

This provision is good

understand how to take turns, share and be kind to others through having clear expectations and boundaries.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not provide regular opportunities for children to recognise familiar words and develop their early writing skills.  On occasions, staff miss opportunities to support children's understanding of shape as part of their mathematical development.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 increase opportunities for children to recognise familiar words and practise their pre- writing skills to extend their literacy development  make more effective use of opportunities to support children's understanding of shape as part of their mathematical development.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities and the quality of teaching throughout the setting.  The inspector held discussions with the leadership team and spoke with children and staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including staff suitability checks, self-evaluation, observation, assessment, planning records, and documentation linked to checking children's progress.  The inspector conducted a joint observation of staff practice with the play leader.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have completed specialist training to develop their awareness of child protection issues, including helping them to identify any children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. Staff know the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. Recruitment and induction procedures are rigorous to help ensure the ongoing suitability of staff. Leaders have developed effective systems to support the well-qualified staff. For example, they have regular meetings, observe staff and provide training to update staff's professional skills. Leaders use effective systems to evaluate the quality of the provision. They seek the views of staff, children and parents to identify how the setting can improve further.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff support children to develop a good understanding of the natural world. For example, children take part in woodland activities and learn about growing their own produce. Staff help children to develop an understanding that technology can be used to answer their questions, such as 'how does a fish breathe?' Staff offer good opportunities for children to develop their listening skills. For example, children take part in physical activities to music where they listen carefully to instructions to move their bodies as they pretend to be fireworks. Younger children are supported well in the playgroup; staff plan activities that are appropriate for their age and stage of development.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good self-esteem through the praise they receive for their achievements. For example, they displayed a huge sense of pride as 'wow vouchers' were celebrated by staff and other children. Staff meet children's emotional and developmental needs well. For example, they develop secure relationships with children through an effective key- person system. Children have good opportunities to be outdoors on a daily basis to practise their physical skills. Staff actively encourage children to learn about other cultures and communities, and to develop positive attitudes towards others. Staff skilfully support children to understand about how to keep themselves safe, such as taking part in drama activities about how to stay safe around fireworks.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including going to school. Children are motivated, independent and eager to complete tasks for themselves. Overall, children develop good mathematical skills. For example, they confidently identify and count groups of objects and recognise numerals. Children show good curiosity and ask questions about things they do not understand. They comment on similarities between different animals, such as llamas and sheep.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY403859 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1075169 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 21 Name of registered person Gretton Playgroup Committee

p.4

reference number

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2015 Telephone number 07530823049

p.4

reference number

Gretton Playgroup registered in 2009 at the refurbished village hall and has been operating since 1986. It is situated in the rural village of Gretton, Gloucestershire. The playgroup is run by a parent committee. It is open on weekdays during school term times. Sessions are from 8.45am until 12.15pm on Mondays and Fridays, and from 8.45am until 2.45pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The playgroup receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The playgroup employs six staff; of these, five hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3.

p.4

reference number

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.

p.4

reference number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5