Woodside Methodist Playgroup

Woodside Methodist Playgroup Outwood Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 4HP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2018 14 October 2014

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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:

 The provider does not have a secure understanding of the issues that must be reported to Ofsted; for example, serious accidents and injuries to children.  The manager does not ensure that staff are deployed effectively at all times so that children are closely supervised and their individual needs are met consistently.  Occasionally, staff overlook quieter, less-confident children. They do not consistently encourage them to join in with activities and socialise with their peers.  Some group activities are not planned well enough to engage children in their learning. Children become distracted and restless.  Sometimes, staff are too quick to complete tasks that children could otherwise learn to do for themselves.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff are very kind and caring. Children benefit from plenty of praise that helps to raise their self-esteem. They are happy in the playgroup and develop a strong sense of belonging.  Partnerships with parents are a great strength. Parents are very much involved in the playgroup. They share information with staff about children's interests and preferences, and contribute to assessments of children's learning. They speak very highly of staff and praise them for the support they offer to the whole family.  Children benefit from fresh air and exercise and discuss healthy foods during lunch and snack time. This helps to promote their physical health and well-being.

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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

 ensure a secure understanding of issues that must be reported to Ofsted, including any serious accident to a child 31/03/2018

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Due Date

 improve staff deployment to ensure that children are well supervised at all times and staff are able to meet their needs promptly. 07/03/2018

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 ensure staff are attentive to the needs of those children who are quieter or reluctant to join in and encourage them to develop social skills and confidence in their learning  improve the planning of group activities to help engage children more effectively in their learning and promote their positive behaviour  give children more time and opportunities to develop their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to the manager, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also spoke to a number of parents and took account of their views.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager.  The inspector looked at a range of relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability checks carried out on staff, accident records and incident records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The provider is not aware of the requirement to notify Ofsted about significant events, such as serious accidents and injuries to children. The manager supports staff and encourages them to continue with professional development. They gather ideas that help to improve teaching. Staff meet regularly to discuss the progress children make. They gather the views of parents and children to help them reflect on their practice. However, weaknesses in some aspects of teaching and learning have not been addressed to ensure all children are supported to the highest levels. Safeguarding is effective. Staff can identify the signs of possible abuse and are clear about who to contact if they have concerns about the welfare of a child. Staff have developed effective partnerships with other agencies, which helps children who need extra support to catch up in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

At times, staff teaching is not responsive to children's needs. For example, children are expected to stay at some activities too long. Furthermore, there are not always enough staff involved to ensure they are able to manage activities effectively. For instance, staff complete tasks, such as tidying up, rather than supporting children's learning. Some children lose interest and become disruptive. Despite this, staff support children well during activities of their own choosing. Staff model words, such as 'crunchy' and 'flurry', as they discuss the snowy weather. This helps to develop children's vocabulary and promote their communication and language development. Staff support children's imaginations well. They play alongside children as they pretend to make bacon sandwiches in the play kitchen. They ask skilful questions that help to promote children's thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Staff are not consistently deployed well enough to ensure they can meet children's needs effectively at all times. For example, although staff are aware of where children are at all times, older children are permitted to leave the room alone to visit the bathroom. Due to the distance from the playroom and garden, this means staff cannot respond as quickly as possible if, for example, children have an accident or require support with their personal care needs. Weaknesses in some aspects of teaching mean that the learning needs of some children are not being consistently met. Staff are aware of children who are reluctant to join in and prefer to be alone. However, they do not support these children well enough to develop confidence and social skills and to engage more effectively in their learning.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not develop the highest levels of independence to help prepare them for school. For example, they rely on staff to tidy away activities and hang up their coats. Despite some weaknesses in teaching, most children achieve levels of development that are typical for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 512664 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 1103891 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 16 Name of registered person Woodside Pre-School Committee

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Date of previous inspection 14 October 2014 Telephone number 07891249395

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Woodside Methodist Playgroup registered in 1974. The playgroup is open each weekday from 9am to 3pm, during term time only. It employs three members of staff. The playgroup receives funding for the provision of free 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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