Hope Methodist Playgroup

Hope Methodist Playgroup Hope Methodist Church, Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9AN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2017 23 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 is experienced, enthusiastic and sets high expectations for the playgroup. Staff are well qualified and attend regular training to enhance their knowledge. The quality of teaching is good.  Staff make regular observations and assessments of children's learning. They plan a broad range of activities to support children's development.  Staff track children's progress and monitor their individual development to highlight gaps in learning. These are closed quickly by working in partnership with parents and other professionals.  Children are happy, settled and generally make independent choices about their play. They share warm supportive relationships with their key person which help them to feel emotionally secure.  Staff are positive role models and promote positive behaviour effectively. Children are encouraged to play cooperatively and take turns. Staff use explanation to support children's understanding.

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This provision is good

 Managers actively seek the views of parents to help support evaluation of the provision. Parents' comments are very positive regarding the level of support that staff provide for individual children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to make choices about their play in the outdoor environment are not fully established.  Opportunities to maximise and extend the learning of the most able children are not fully embraced.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to make independent choices about their play in the outdoor environment  strengthen planning and teaching to provide further challenge for the most able children in order to deepen and extend their individual learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. A joint observation was carried out with the manager.  Discussions were held with children, individual staff members and the manager. The inspector spoke to parents, along with a childminder that children also attend and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including observations and assessments of children's learning, planning, systems for tracking children's progress, training records and policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of staff working with children and their qualifications. She also considered self-evaluation records and improvement plans.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have a clear understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse. They know the correct procedures to follow to help protect children from potential harm. Managers implement effective recruitment and induction procedures which contribute to supporting children's welfare. A safe environment is maintained through use of effective risk assessment. Managers monitor staff performance and tailor staff training to meet individual needs. This has a positive impact on the quality of teaching. Managers monitor the learning of different groups of children and the effectiveness of additional support. Funding for children who need it most is well targeted to support their individual learning. Information is shared well with parents and other providers, which helps to provide continuity in children's individual development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff support children's imaginative play by playing alongside them. They affirm their ideas and model new words to extend their vocabulary. Children sing familiar rhymes, which helps to support their language development. They are highly engaged as they explore making marks on paper. Children delight as they use paint, brushes and wheeled objects to create different effects. Activities are planned to capture children's interests. Consequently, they are eager to take part. Staff provide opportunities for children to investigate. For example, they explore a range of different household objects, which helps to foster their sensory development. Children investigate how to make their own pink paint by mixing other colours together. They are skilled at using use simple technology tools to support their learning. For example, they enjoy hunting for worms in the garden using magnifying glasses. Staff encourage children to match and classify objects, which

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

helps to foster their mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Daily outdoor play helps to support children's physical development and their well-being. Staff support children's self-care skills effectively and help them to make healthy choices. Children eagerly wash their hands before eating and pour out their own drinks at snack time. This contributes to supporting their independence. Children's awareness of diversity is fostered effectively as they learn about people and communities beyond their own personal experiences. Staff use praise and encouragement to boost children's self-esteem. This gives them confidence and a sense of belonging. Children's social development is well promoted. Staff encourage children to value their own opinion and that of others. All staff have a paediatric first-aid qualification, which helps to support children's welfare.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their initial starting points. They are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. Children are gaining self-confidence and are developing skills that will support them in the next stage of their learning. Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they require to meet their individual care and learning needs well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 508075 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 1059608 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 24 Number of children on roll 27 Name of registered person The Methodist Church Committee

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Date of previous inspection 23 October 2012 Telephone number 07549 627 869

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Hope Methodist Playgroup was registered in 1992. It employs five members of staff, who all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The playgroup operates term time only. Sessions are available Monday to Wednesday, from 9.15am until 11.40am and from 12.40pm until 3.10pm. The playgroup provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It supports children who have special educational needs and/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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