Raglan Road Pre-school Playgroup

Raglan Road Pre-school Playgroup The Scout Hut, Walton Park, 33 Raglan Road, Sale, M33 4AW

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2017 20 June 2014

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children are extremely well settled, confident and happy in the pre-school. They have built very strong relationships with the dedicated staff team. Transitions are superbly well planned to ensure children are put at ease and they develop a sense of belonging.  Parents are extremely complimentary about the pre-school and staff. They have only positive comments about children's progress, they also comment on the caring nature of the staff team.  Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well. Staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure children's individual needs are fully met and their progress is rapid.  The management team monitors staff performance effectively. Training is focused on supporting high-quality outcomes for children.  Children's progress is effectively monitored and assessed, overall. This means that gaps in learning can be quickly identified and plans made to support future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, staff do not sufficiently challenge children's learning to move them on to the next stage of development.  Staff do not consistently give children the opportunity to lead their own play.

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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 the opportunities available for children to manage their own play  develop planning and the already good next steps in learning further to ensure children are suitably challenged.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the deputy manager.  The inspector held discussions with the management team. She viewed policies, procedures, children's records, staff qualifications and evidence of the suitability of staff and committee members.  The inspector spoke to staff, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection and took their views into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff demonstrate a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and wider safeguarding issues. They know what action to take should they be concerned about a child's welfare. Managers and staff work well together as a team and value each other's skills. The committee and management have put a plan in place to appraise and support staff. This effectively raises the quality of teaching. Comprehensive self-evaluation shows an ongoing commitment to offering high-quality care for children. The management team actively seeks the views of children, parents and other professionals to identify areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know children well. Overall, they use their knowledge to effectively plan opportunities that interest them. Children show eagerness and excitement when participating in a creative activity. They use a variety of resources to produce their artwork. Children are supported well to develop their language and communication skills. Staff model good speaking skills and encourage children to listen and have a voice. Early mathematical skills are developed through well-planned resources and opportunities which are fed into many areas that children access, such as in water play, physical play and working with jigsaws. Children confidently match colours and numbers when playing hopscotch and are beginning to show number recognition. Story time is an engaging activity for children. Staff skilfully demonstrate effective strategies to ensure the activity is meaningful.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The pre-school environment is extremely relaxed and happy. Staff are excellent role models and children behave incredibly well. They learn to share, take turns and respect each other from a young age. Staff vigilantly promote children's good health and well- being. Children expertly help to distribute snacks to each other and understand the embedded hygiene routines. Healthy lifestyles are promoted further by a superbly planned outdoor area. Children display great excitement when participating in their daily exercise session. They learn about heart rates and changes within their bodies as they participate. All children embrace their differences and abilities. They show a natural understanding of varying abilities and needs and display a caring nature for all their peers.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning, including children in receipt of funding and those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. They show good independence skills and confidence when participating in group activities or when playing independently. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school. They show a natural thirst for learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318669 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1087802 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 40 Name of registered person Raglan Road Pre-School Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 20 June 2014 Telephone number 07932 793 093

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Raglan Road Pre-school Playgroup registered in 1965 and is in the Sale area of Greater Manchester. It is open Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 9am to midday and from midday until 3pm. There are currently six members of staff working directly with the children, all of whom have an appropriate early years qualification and two hold early years teacher status. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and 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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