Park Hall Playgroup

Park Hall Playgroup Park Hall Playgroup, Falmouth Road, WALSALL, WS5 3EZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2017 17 January 2017

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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 provider and manager have made significant progress to enhance the quality of the provision since the last inspection. Self-evaluation plays a key part in their commitment to continue to improve the outcomes for children.  Overall, teaching is good and this results in effective learning. Practitioners use their knowledge of how children learn to provide a good range of learning opportunities.  Children are happy and settled in this welcoming and nurturing playgroup. Children receive plenty of attention, reassurance and praise. This fosters their emotional well- being successfully.  Children who speak English as an additional language are particularly well supported because some practitioners are bilingual. They help children to fully participate in activities and routines.  Practitioners are developing links with other early year's providers to support children's continuity of care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Practitioners do not always obtain enough information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start, to help them fully plan their learning from the outset.  Opportunities to help children learn about the world around them and their local community have not been fully explored.

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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

 support parents to share what they know about their children's achievements when they first start at the playgroup, to aid children's initial assessments  enhance opportunities for children to learn more about the world around them, including their knowledge of the local area.

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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 to children and practitioners at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the acting manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider and acting manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation, policies and procedures, children's records and evidence of the suitability of practitioners working in the setting.  The inspector took account of the views of a small number of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Managers and practitioners are clear about their responsibility in protecting children and keeping them safe. They demonstrate with confidence their knowledge of the procedures for reporting any concerns about a child's safety. The whole team has a strong determination and passion to drive further improvements. Regular peer observations and professional development opportunities ensure the quality of teaching and learning is monitored. Planning, observation and assessment works well and children's progress is tracked with accuracy to ensure any gaps in learning are identified. Parents are provided with a good overview of how well their children are progressing and are encouraged to be involved in their child's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and enjoy their time in playgroup. They make choices about their play and learning. Children explore freely and practitioners follow the children's lead as they play. Practitioner's good teaching skills and interactions prompt children's thinking and learning. The organisation of resources and planned group time has improved to benefit children of differing ages and abilities. Young children have good language skills and express themselves well. Children enjoy looking at books, listening to stories and singing songs. Children use their senses and enjoy manipulating dough and playing in sand and water. Children use their imagination in role play and enjoy building with bricks in the construction area. They have good opportunities to develop their creative skills and resources are easily accessible to make marks, draw and paint.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Practitioners get to know the children well and talk to parents about their child's individual needs. They speak kindly to the children and recognise their uniqueness. This caring approach helps children to form secure emotional attachments. Practitioners foster children's health and physical development well. Children have good opportunities to play outdoors and develop their physical skills and confidence. Children eat healthy snacks and wash their hands before eating. Children's behaviour is good and they are praised for their achievements. Practitioners help children to learn about using good manners, to share and think about the needs of others. Children develop a strong sense of confidence and belonging at the playgroup. They register themselves on arrival using their photos and name-cards and quickly engage in play. Children's artwork and mark making skills are displayed at their level and children can see their achievements are valued.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop the underpinning skills and confidence they need for their future success and their eventual move on to school. Children develop competent independence skills. They learn how to manage their personal care. Early mathematical skills are fostered well and children learn about numbers, counting, size and shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408126 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1083537 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 24 Number of children on roll 12 Name of registered person Park Hall Community Association

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Date of previous inspection 17 January 2017 Telephone number 01922 628 627

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Park Hall Playgroup registered in 2010. The playgroup employs three members of childcare staff, including the manager, all of whom hold appropriate qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 3. The playgroup opens from Monday and Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am to 2.30pm, term time only. 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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