Golcar Baptist Playgroup

Golcar Baptist Playgroup The Baptist Church, 4 Chapel Lane, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4HZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2017 30 January 2015

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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

 Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities receive high levels of support. Targeted interventions, including effective partnerships with other professionals, help them to make good progress from their starting points.  Staff carefully observe children's play. They give them time to become immersed in activities. For example, children show delight as they explore the feel of bubbles on their hands and arms. They wonder at the patterns and colours that the bubbles make as they move.  Parents contribute to initial assessments of children's starting points on entry. They are kept well informed about their children's progress. Parents are encouraged to share information about their children's learning and development and continue children's learning at home.  Children learn to respect and celebrate each other's differences. They develop an understanding of diversity through a range of activities that teaches them effectively

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This provision is good

about their community and people in the wider world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not consistently share information about children's achievements and levels of learning with other early years settings that children attend.  On occasions, staff do not fully support children to share their ideas about how to do things.

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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

 strengthen systems for sharing information with all other settings that children attend to promote a consistent two-way flow of communication and to complement children's experiences further  make the most of opportunities to help children share more of their ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 nursery manager who is also the provider.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery mangaer. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  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

Safeguarding is effective. Policies and procedures are kept up to date and are effectively implemented. Staff have a good understanding of current child protection issues. They can recognise the signs that indicate a child might be at risk and know the procedures to follow if they have concerns. Staff's practice is monitored through observations and supervision meetings. Strengths and weaknesses in practice are identified accurately. Staff independently access professional development opportunities that help them to build on their skills and knowledge. Parents and children are encouraged to share their views. Staff provide a good balance of child-initiated play and adult-led learning. The broad and interesting curriculum reflects children's interests. Children are stimulated and keen to learn more.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The environment is well equipped and provides children with a wide range of opportunities to investigate and experiment. They use recycled materials to build on a large scale. Staff encourage them to question. For instance, they encourage children to think about why a car will go over a ramp downhill, but not uphill. Children's communication and language skills are promoted very well. Visual prompts help children who cannot communicate through spoken language. Children are learning some basic words in other languages, such as counting in French. They demonstrate a wide vocabulary, and staff encourage them to try new words, such as wildebeest and hippopotamus. Staff use their observations of children's play to reshape activities and plan for children's next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The bright and colourful environment is welcoming and friendly. Children are confident to make choices and involve others in their play. Children behave well. They learn to use good manners, listen to each other, share and take turns. Staff use visual timetables to help children understand the daily routines. Children develop independence in personal care. They begin to understand why a healthy diet and exercise are important. Children enjoy outdoor play and develop their physical skills. Staff give them clear guidance about how to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They attain a wide range of skills that helps prepare them for their future learning. Throughout children's play they learn early mathematical skills, exploring size, shape and space. They acquire early literacy skills and begin to understand that print comes in a variety of forms. They develop their imaginative play and enjoy being creative.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 509908 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1091168 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 24 Number of children on roll 14 Name of registered person Golcar Baptist Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 30 January 2015 Telephone number 07880 961793

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Golcar Baptist Playgroup registered in 1992 and is managed by Golcar Baptist Playgroup Committee. The playgroup employs four members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The playgroup opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 8.30am until 11.30am. The playgroup provides funded early education for 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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