Castleton Playgroup & Afterschool Club

Castleton Playgroup & Afterschool Club Castleton Cp School, Hillcrest Road, Rochdale, OL11 2QD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2017 31 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

 Since the last inspection, the manager and staff have worked hard to successfully address the actions and recommendations that were raised. They are committed to providing high-quality early years experiences for children and their families.  Improvements in how staff assess individual children's progress, mean that they know exactly what children need to learn next and provide a range of stimulating activities that is carefully matched to children's current levels of development.  The manager observes staff and meets with them regularly to discuss aspects of their role. This helps her to target further professional development opportunities that have a positive impact on staff practice. For example, recent behaviour management training has helped staff to ensure a positive and consistent approach when supporting children to behave well.  Staff provide a warm, welcoming environment in which children are encouraged to

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This provision is good

explore and develop their independence.  Staff work in partnership with a range of other professionals, in order to ensure all children receive the support they need to make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not maximise the use of the outdoor learning environment to support those children who prefer to learn outside.  The monitoring of children's learning does not yet identify the progress different groups of children make in their learning.

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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

 extend the use of the outdoor environment to further support the children who prefer to learn outdoors  develop the monitoring of children's learning further and identify how groups of children are progressing so that all groups receive the support they need to help them achieve at the highest levels.

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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 completed a joint observation with the playgroup manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the playgroup's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the playgroup.  The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The manager and staff seek the views of parents and children when reflecting on the quality of the playgroup and planning future changes. Staff are deployed well and communicate effectively to ensure the smooth running of daily routines. They ensure that children are well supervised, indoors and outdoors. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff have undertaken appropriate safeguarding training and can identify issues which would give them cause for concern about a child's welfare. They know how to report any concerns to the relevant authorities. Staff record the times at which children arrive and leave the setting, and closely monitor their attendance. Daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environment ensure it remains a safe place for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff meet with parents and gather important information about their child's learning when they first start. This helps children to make good progress from the beginning. Staff develop children's social, physical and communication skills well. They make the most of opportunities to support children's understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, as children scoop sand and fill different containers, staff encourage them to use words, such as 'full' and 'empty' to describe the contents of the containers. Children eagerly join in songs and rhymes. They confidently sing and perform the actions to their favourite songs. This helps to support their developing communication skills. Staff use a variety of ways to communicate with parents. They keep them well informed of their child's progress and support them to contribute to their child's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide a warm, welcoming environment. Children form close bonds with the nurturing staff team. Children are encouraged to be independent and manage their own care needs well. Staff teach them about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Children understand the importance of washing their hands before helping themselves to the range of healthy snacks provided. Staff are good role models who support children to play well together and develop their friendships. They are always on hand to offer praise and guidance. Children are taught to recognise and respect the differences between themselves and others in a variety of ways.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active, enthusiastic learners who make their own choices about what they would like to play with. They enjoy solving simple problems and help each other as they play. Younger children happily share books with staff and are beginning to develop good listening skills and concentration. Older children are encouraged to listen and identify the sounds letters make in spoken words. Children acquire a range of important skills to support their future learning. Any gaps in children's learning are narrowing and they are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493247 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1085275 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 24 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Castleton Playgroup Community Interest Company

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Date of previous inspection 31 January 2017 Telephone number 07751293426

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Castleton Playgroup & Afterschool Club registered in 2015. The playgroup employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, the manager holds a recognised qualification at level 5 and four staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The playgroup is open during term time, Monday to Friday. Sessions are provided between 8.45am and 5.45pm. It 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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