Jessopp Road Playgroup

Jessopp Road Playgroup United Reformed Church, Jessopp Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3QA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2018 14 June 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 voluntary management committee has made effective changes to address the action raised. Thorough processes are now in place to monitor that new committee members complete the required procedures so that checks can be made to assess their suitability for their role.  Children are happy and enjoy their time at the playgroup. The atmosphere is calm as they confidently move around and choose what they would like to do next. Children build good relationships with their key person and other staff. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Children listen and respond well to staff's instructions and play amicably alongside their friends.  Staff form successful partnerships with parents. They encourage parents to share information about their children and inform them about their children's good progress.  Staff help children to learn about healthy lifestyles. Children follow good hygiene

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This provision is good

routines and enjoy a variety of nutritious snacks. They have daily opportunities to enjoy physical exercise in the fresh air. This helps to promote their good health and physical well-being. Children are active and enjoy spending time outdoors in all weathers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, staff do not make the most of opportunities to provide high levels of challenge and fully extend children's learning.  At times, staff do not fully support children's early literacy skills.

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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

 provide additional challenge for children and maintain high expectations for children's achievements in all activities  make the most of opportunities to promote children's early reading and writing skills.

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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 provider. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the playgroup.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a clear understanding of their role to protect children from harm. They are fully aware of what to do should they have any concerns about children's welfare. The management team uses thorough procedures to ensure the safe recruitment and ongoing suitability of staff and committee members. The manager monitors staff performance effectively. She provides opportunities for staff to reflect on their practice and identify how they can improve further. Staff use training to develop their skills and strengthen teaching. This helps to improve outcomes for children. The manager and staff work well together and closely monitor all children's progress. They use their observations and regular summaries of children's capabilities to identify any gaps in learning and provide additional support when necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff get to know the children well through discussions with parents and observations. They have a good understanding of how children learn through play. Staff carefully organise the hall so that children have opportunities to play with a wide range of toys and resources. For example, at the water tray, children enjoy exploring shells and items such as a plastic octopus, starfish and a whale. Staff interact with children purposefully. They get down to their level and join in with their play experiences. Children are curious and enthusiastic and show a lively interest in new experiences. Staff talk to children and encourage conversations. They ask questions to build on what children already know.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff pay close attention to health and safety. They are vigilant and carry out daily checks on the premises to ensure that all areas used by the children are safe and suitable. Children are familiar with the daily routines, which helps to support their emotional well- being. They learn the playgroup's rules and boundaries, which staff consistently implement. Children begin to understand when they need to take turns with others. For example, they wait patiently for their turn on the 'unicorn' rocking horses. Staff praise children often and recognise their efforts and achievements, to raise their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain many skills needed to help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, such as school. They learn to be independent and responsible. For example, they find their name card to register themselves on arrival and they pour their own drinks at snack time. Children have opportunities to count and identify colours and shapes during daily routines. They develop their confidence, for example, when they speak in a group as they share items they have brought from home. Children develop their personal care skills confidently, such as putting on their own coats before playing outside. They enjoy opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, children kick footballs and carefully manoeuvre around each other as they use ride-on toys outdoors. All children make good progress in their learning given their starting points and capabilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254134 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1101391 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 26 Number of children on roll 23 Name of registered person Jessopp Road Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 14 June 2017 Telephone number 01603 458702

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Jessopp Road Playgroup registered in 1992. The playgroup employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The playgroup opens from Monday to Thursday during term time. Sessions are from 9am to midday on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and from 9am to 3pm on Wednesday. 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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