Stratford Road Playgroup

Stratford Road Playgroup Hall Green Baptist Church, Stratford Road,Hall Green, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B28 9BH

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2017 16 January 2014

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The provider does not have a secure understanding of their role and responsibilities and the setting's policies and procedures.  The provider has a poor understanding of safeguarding issues. They are not aware of causes for concern and the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation made against a member of staff. Children's welfare is not assured.  The provider has not appointed a deputy manager. They have also failed to notify Ofsted of changes to the manager in a timely manner.  The monitoring of staff practice is not focused sharply enough on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level.  Staff do not use assessment findings very precisely to plan activities that ensure every child is highly challenged.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff are well qualified. They carry out regular observations to assess children's abilities and check their development. Staff share children's progress with parents, offering them ideas to extend their child's learning at home. Children make good progress.  The newly appointed manager and her staff team are ambitious, reflective and demonstrate a strong commitment to provide the best possible experiences for the children and their families. They work well together as a team to improve outcomes for all children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure the provider is fully aware of their roles and responsibilities and has a good understanding of the policies and procedures of the playgroup 29/07/2017

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 make sure the provider is fully aware of causes for concern and the safeguarding procedure, in particular with regard to dealing with an allegation being made against a member of staff 29/07/2017

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 make sure a deputy is appointed to take charge in the manager's absence 29/07/2017

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 gain knowledge of when Ofsted must be notified of significant changes to people involved in the management of the playgroup and the timeframe for this. 29/07/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 sharpen the focus on monitoring staff practice to raise the standard of teaching even higher  strengthen the use of information gained from assessments to plan more precisely so that all children are highly challenged and make rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the manager. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector had a meeting with the provider and the manager. She looked at relevant documentation and checked the qualifications and suitability of all staff.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector spoke to the staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The provider does not have a secure understanding of their roles and responsibilities, or the policies and procedures that underpin the running of the playgroup. The provider has not appointed a deputy who will be responsible for the playgroup in the absence of the manager. The provider has also failed to notify Ofsted of changes to the management team. As a result, the management of the playgroup is inadequate. The provider also does not have a secure understanding of the causes for concern and lacks knowledge of the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against a member of staff. Consequently, children's welfare and well- being are not assured. However, the manager and staff have a good knowledge of the safeguarding policy. They are aware of their responsibilities to protect children from harm. Staff are clear about the procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child in

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

their care. Effective recruitment procedures ensure all staff are suitable to work with children. The manager invites the views of parents and children and welcomes their ideas. This has a positive impact on the learning outcomes. The manager monitors the progress children make and seeks early intervention from other professionals to narrow any gaps in children's learning. Suitable systems of supervisions are in place, overall, and staff are supported to attend training courses. However, monitoring of staff practice is not sharply focused to raise the quality of teaching as high as possible.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The manager and staff have high expectations of what children can achieve. They ensure that children have many opportunities to develop in all areas of their learning. Staff provide children with experiences that meet their interests and keep them engaged. Children play and learn in a stimulating environment where staff encourage them to have a go. Their perseverance and motivation are encouraged by the involvement of staff, who follow children's lead. Children's communication and language are well supported. Staff model language, ask questions and respond to what children say. Children explore mathematical concepts in different ways. They build models using plastic bricks, count the children attending the playgroup and make different sizes of snails with play dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's welfare and well-being are not given the highest regard. Staff assess the physical environment, and any potential hazards are minimised to ensure children's safety. Behaviour is good. Staff help children learn about behavioural expectations and the reasons for following simple rules. Children are emotionally secure. They have developed friendships with other children and adults. Children have regular opportunities to be physically active. They learn about the benefits of daily exercise and eating well to keep their hearts strong.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are articulate, inquisitive and have a desire to learn. They are emotionally secure and sociable. Children explore nature with enthusiasm and are fascinated by the different sizes of snails. They demonstrate imagination and creativity as they competently imitate situations in their home life. For example, they pretend to go shopping with their babies. Children have many opportunities to make marks, learn letter sounds and see that print has meaning, for example, in books and in the environment. All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, are making good progress in preparation for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 509345 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1087847 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 - 5 Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 21 Name of registered person Stratford Road Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 16 January 2014 Telephone number 07847796813

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Stratford Road Playgroup registered in 1974. The setting employs five members of childcare staff, all of whom hold an early years qualification at level 3. The setting opens Monday to Friday during term time only and sessions are from 9.15am until 12.15pm. The setting provides funded early education for two-, 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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