Gressenhall Playgroup

Gressenhall Playgroup The Reading Room, The Green, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4DT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2018 15 September 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 committee and staff have worked closely with the local authority to address weaknesses raised at the last inspection, improve policy and practice within the playgroup and raise it to a good standard. They continually evaluate the provision and implement a robust development plan to drive further improvements.  Staff organise the environment successfully to create a welcoming and stimulating space in which to learn. Children move freely between different play areas, leading their own play, and actively engage in a broad and balanced range of learning activities.  Staff are highly successful in promoting children's social skills. Their sensitive interactions support children in understanding and appreciating one another's needs and learning to work together. Children show that they are confident and happy in the playgroup.  Staff offer children good first-hand opportunities to explore and learn about their local

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This provision is good

community. Children enjoy playing outdoors on the 'green' daily. They visit the shop, park and nearby pond. Children participate in various activities linked to festivals and celebrations and are involved in charity events, learning about the world around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for staff to share their expertise, knowledge and skills have not been fully developed to help raise teaching and children's attainment to an outstanding level.  Although partnerships with parents are good overall, staff have not fully introduced ways of involving all parents in their children's 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

 provide more targeted opportunities for practitioners to share their knowledge and skills and to learn from each other to help raise teaching to an outstanding level  strengthen parents' involvement in children's ongoing learning to help provide all children with more consistent support between home and playgroup.

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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 supervisor.  The inspector held a meeting with the playgroup supervisor and committee chairperson. 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 is good

Safeguarding is effective. The committee takes its responsibility seriously. The chairperson ensures all committee members are known to Ofsted and follows robust systems to check their suitability. In addition, robust recruitment, vetting and induction procedures ensure that all staff working with children are suitable. Staff receive regular safeguarding training updates and have a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if they have any concerns for a child's welfare. Children's safety is given high priority. Risk assessments and diligent supervision by staff ensure that children play and learn in a safe environment. The supervisor and staff accurately monitor children's progress and achievements to identify and target any emerging gaps in learning and support children well to make good progress in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know the children well, talk confidently about where they are in their learning and what they need to do next to support children's continued progress. They sensitively participate in children's play and suggest ideas to extend learning. Staff model language well and use questions to develop children's understanding, listening and speaking skills. Children are very imaginative and creative. They have a clear idea of what model they would like to make, carefully selecting materials, and proudly show off their achievement. Children have many opportunities to develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing. They give meaning to the marks they make while painting or chalking and show increasing dexterity in handling tools, such as pegs or scissors. They enjoy exploring and finding out how things work. For example, they know that magnets pick up metal objects and take turns to hide and find these within the playgroup room.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children flourish in the playgroup. They develop secure attachments to staff, who are caring and attentive to their needs, which supports their emotional well-being effectively. Staff continually praise children's efforts and achievements, building their confidence and self-esteem. Children form strong friendships with other children. They play together well, sharing ideas and resources. Children understand the rules in place to keep them safe, such as not running indoors and walking in line to the outside area. They learn to be respectful of the environment as they help tidy away toys. Children's good health is promoted well. Visitors, such as a dental nurse, help children learn to look after their teeth. This is reinforced as staff talk to them about the types of food that are good for their bodies while they eat snack. Children learn good hygiene routines and enjoy physical activity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a positive attitude to learning and the skills that prepare them for school. They are highly independent, manage their self-care skills well, make decisions and share their views. Children listen to well to stories, answer questions and comment on what they see. They show a keen interest in letters, sounds and early mathematics.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254084 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1114300 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 15 Name of registered person Gressenhall Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 15 September 2017 Telephone number 0794 6446822

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Gressenhall Playgroup registered in 1977. The playgroup employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, three 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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