Gressenhall Playgroup

Gressenhall Playgroup The Reading Room, THe Green,Gressenhall, DEREHAM, Norfolk, NR20 4DT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2017 11 February 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Some members of the management committee have not provided Ofsted with the required information so that all checks can be completed to assess their suitability to be part of the registered body.  The manager does not have robust systems in place to monitor staff performance. The quality of teaching is variable. Staff lack effective support and guidance to improve their teaching skills.  Staff do not have high enough expectations of children. The opportunities they provide do not consistently challenge children according to their level of development or maintain their high level of interest and engagement.  Staff's monitoring of children's overall progress is not rigorous enough to identify gaps in children's learning at the earliest opportunity.

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It has the following strengths

 Children's literacy skills are supported well. Children are eager to practise their writing skills and have a suitable range of opportunities to access throughout the day.  Children behave well. They understand they must wait and take turns with their friends. They are encouraged to communicate with others to express their needs and are reminded to use good manners.  Children build secure bonds with staff. They enjoy playing alongside staff and tell them stories about their lives beyond the setting.  Staff encourage children to complete small tasks for themselves. Children are eager to have a go and demonstrate their willingness to learn to be independent.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 provide Ofsted with the requiredinformation so that checks can be completed to confirm the suitability of all members of the management committee 13/11/2017

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 ensure that the performance management of staff is effective, identifies where they need to improve and supports them to raise the quality of their teaching practice 15/12/2017

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 implement effective and ambitious plans for children's learning, which are closely tailored to their individual needs, challenge them in their learning and engage them in good-quality learning opportunities. 15/12/2017

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

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Due Date

 improve systems for checking on children's progress so that any emerging gaps in their learning can be identified and prioritised without delay.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 playgroup manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the playgroup manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the playgroup.  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 requires improvement

Some members of the management committee have not provided Ofsted with the required information so that all of the suitability checks can be completed. However, they have all completed Disclosure and Barring Service checks, do not have unsupervised access to children and are not involved in the recruitment of staff. Safeguarding is effective. Staff are aware of the indicators that a child may be at risk of harm. They know how to report any concerns they have about children's welfare. The manager and staff are well qualified, however, they do not consistently use their skills and knowledge to achieve high-quality teaching. The manager does not make best use of opportunities to discuss staff's performance with them, or help them to identify areas for development. The manager has begun to reflect on provision and identifies that some areas of practice need further improving. She checks on children's progress, however, staff do not update

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

information on children's progress regularly so that she has an accurate overview.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Staff do not always inspire children to learn. Children's interest in some activities is held for short periods before they move on to other activities, engaging only briefly. The spontaneous planning of activities does not take account of the learning needs and stage of development of all children. Outdoors, older children join in a game to encourage their listening skills. However, staff do not help younger children to understand the game and do not know what is expected of them. Staff regularly interact with those children who are more vocal, giving them attention and support in their learning. Older children are more confident and independent in their learning. They play together imaginatively in the role- play area. They develop a story about going on a journey. Staff share information with parents about children's day and their learning. Parents value this information and comment positively about the playgroup and the support they receive from staff.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Aspects of staff's teaching mean that some children are not challenged enough in their learning. Despite this, children settle quickly on arrival and are familiar with the playgroup's routines. They follow staff's instructions, such as when it is time to get ready to go outdoors, and value their praise. Children are provided with a healthy snack and have the opportunity to play outdoors in the fresh air. They are kind to their friends and offer them help to complete small tasks. Children are confident to express their views and politely respond.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in teaching mean that some children are not fully supported in their learning because activities do not always provide sufficient challenge. However, some children develop high levels of confidence. They ask questions, follow instructions and develop good social skills. Children are gaining the basic skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254084 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1090367 Type of provision Full-time 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 16 Number of children on roll 13 Name of registered person Gressenhall Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 11 February 2015 Telephone number 0794 6446822

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Gressenhall Playgroup registered in 1992. The playgroup employs three members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The playgroup opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 9.15am until 12.15pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 9.15am to 2.45pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. The playgroup 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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