Daisy Chain Playgroup

Daisy Chain Playgroup 600 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2PT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2017 17 October 2012

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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 manager and staff are extremely dedicated and enthusiastic about their roles. They work well together as a team and are proud of the service they provide. Parents spoken to on the day of the inspection are extremely happy with the playgroup provision.  Additional funding is used effectively to target the needs of children who receive it. For example, trips are arranged that reflect children's interests.  Children are encouraged to use good manners and treat one another with respect. For example, they share toys, play well together and listen to each other's views. They learn about different cultural events during the year, such as Chinese New Year and St. Valentine's Day.  Mathematical language is used regularly, with children encouraged to recognise numbers or shapes in the environment and count objects throughout the day. Parents are given ideas of how to contribute to children's learning at home.

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This provision is good

 Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well as staff use effective resources and strategies to aid communication. For example, Makaton sign language is used in the playgroup.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The manager does not yet use assessment information to identify variations in the progress of different groups of children to support them in making even more-rapid progress in their learning.

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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

 make even more effective use of information gained from assessment to evaluate the progress being made by different groups of children, so that any identified gaps in learning can be swiftly closed.

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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 spoke with staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the playgroup manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the playgroup manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the playgroup.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The new manager has worked closely with the local authority to implement positive changes in the playgroup. Through effective systems for supervision and performance management, staff are monitored regularly and underperformance is tackled swiftly. As a result, teaching is consistently good, and sometimes outstanding. The manager works closely with staff and parents to successfully evaluate the provision and bring about continual improvements in meeting the needs of all children. Safeguarding is effective. The manager and staff have a secure knowledge of possible risks to children's welfare and how to report any concerns to the relevant agencies. They have attended first-aid training to enable them to deal with minor accidents. Some staff had attended additional training to support them in administering specialised medication.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are well qualified, which has a very good impact on children's learning. They make precise observations and assessments to identify where children are in their development. Activities are planned to help children make further progress in their learning. Children have fun at the playgroup as they learn. They are treated with courtesy and respect. Children's achievements are celebrated and displayed on the Wow board. Staff highly value their views and accommodate their ideas. For example, children vote for their favourite activity to be set up. Staff support children's communication and language well, extending their vocabulary and helping them to listen, understand and become confident talkers. Children show a keen interest in books. Staff plan activities to help their understanding that some books are for stories and others for finding out information.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The staff team is friendly and approachable which means parents are confident to leave their children in their care. Staff have formed very warm relationships with the children and have a good understanding of each child's needs. New children and parents are well supported by staff to ensure a successful settling-in period that meets the needs of each child and family. Children enjoy coming to playgroup and eagerly join in a wide variety of games and activities. Children gain independence and learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they wash their hands, pour their own drinks and choose their fruit at snack times. Staff talk about the importance of safety and allow children to take supervised risks in their daily routine. For example, children sing safety songs as they walk down the steps to the outdoor area.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children achieve well and make good progress from their starting points. Children make independent choices about what they want to do. They learn self-care routines, eat healthily and enjoy fresh air and physical exercise each day. Their ability to share and take turns is exceptionally good. Children's speaking and listening skills are promoted well. Staff engage children in conversations throughout the day. They take the time to listen to children's responses. Children are rapidly developing the key skills for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119471 Local authority Southend on Sea Inspection number 1059396 Type of provision Sessional provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 39 Name of registered person Southend Christian Fellowship

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Date of previous inspection 17 October 2012 Telephone number 01702 300126

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Daisy Chain Playgroup registered in 1998. The playgroup employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. One member of staff holds a degree in childcare at level 6. The playgroup opens from Monday to Friday during school term times. Sessions are from 9.15am until 12.15pm. A lunch club operates from 12.15pm until 1.15pm. The playgroup offers an afternoon session on Monday and Wednesday from 1.15pm until 4pm. The playgroup provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It supports children who speak English as an additional language and children who have special educational needs or disabilities.

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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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