Whitton Playdays Playgroup

Whitton Playdays Playgroup Methodist Church Hall, Percy Road, Whitton, Middlesex, TW2 6JL

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 September 2017 14 September 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 setting is well led and managed by an experienced and knowledgeable manager. She has a clear overview of the setting's strengths and priorities for development and, since the last inspection, has worked hard to make significant improvements.  Overall, staff plan a wide variety of interesting and stimulating activities that keeps children interested and motivated to learn. They observe children carefully and make accurate assessments. All children, including those who have special educational needs, make good progress from their starting points.  Staff build successful partnerships with parents, carers and other settings that children attend, to encourage continuity in children's care and learning.  The manager and staff are positive role models for children. They manage behaviour calmly and encourage children to be sensitive towards others. Children are polite, friendly and well-mannered.  Staff use different strategies to effectively encourage children's communication and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, snack times are not organised as effectively as possible. Children are sometimes left waiting for long periods where they are not engaged or involved in purposeful experiences.  Although the manager offers useful support and mentoring for her staff, this does not fully focus on raising the quality of teaching to higher levels.

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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

 review the organisation of snack times to help reduce the amount of time that children have to wait unoccupied  extend the good arrangements that support staff and encourage their ongoing professional development to focus on raising the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the manager and other staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed staff interaction with the children during indoor and outdoor play, and snack and hygiene routines.  The inspector engaged in a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector sampled various documents, including risk assessments, the self- evaluation form, children's records and a range of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. All staff have attended safeguarding training. They have a good understanding of how to keep children safe and the procedures to follow should they have a concern about a child's well-being. Effective recruitment and vetting arrangements ensure that staff are suitable and have a clear understanding of their roles. The manager regularly reflects on the service provided to continually improve and takes into account the views of parents, children and staff. For example, children complete simple questionnaires that outline what they enjoy at the playgroup. The manager and staff effectively monitor the development of individual and groups of children. They quickly put plans in place to help them catch up, such as by introducing communication strategies to further help children in this area of learning. The manager and staff work well with relevant agencies to ensure that children receive the appropriate support they require.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Throughout the playgroup, children are fully engaged in their play and enjoy exploring the environment. Staff plan activities based around children's individual interests and next steps, and follow children's lead through play to extend their learning. For example, children go on a bug hunt in the garden and find different insects. They use magnifying glasses and the staff extend their learning well as they use additional resources, such as books and checklists. Children have fun as they explore with technology. They demonstrate good levels of ability as they operate torches, keyboards and other electronic toys by themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is bright and welcoming and children settle in quickly when they arrive. Relationships between staff, children and parents are good. Staff are friendly and approachable and children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Children develop good social skills, such as sharing and cooperating with others, as well as a healthy respect and awareness of their individual needs and backgrounds. They develop good hygiene practices, such as through handwashing, regularly engage in physical exercise and enjoy outdoor activities. Staff promote children's good health well and place a strong emphasis on healthy eating. For example, children try apples that have been grown in the garden and comment on how fruit is good for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for their next stages in learning and their eventual move to school. Children are confident, happy and enjoy their learning. Older children are keen to engage in conversations and demonstrate their skills and knowledge. Children develop good mathematical skills. For example, they count objects and use mathematical language when describing quantities and sizes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 509703 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1073997 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 30 Number of children on roll 17 Name of registered person Julie Wild

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Date of previous inspection 14 September 2016 Telephone number 020 8898 1586 or 07956 550726

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Whitton Playdays Playgroup registered in 1992. It operates from a Methodist church hall in Whitton, Middlesex. The provision opens five days a week during term times, from 9am until 3pm. The provider employs seven members of staff, three of whom, including the manager, hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The setting is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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