Webb Estate Playgroup

Webb Estate Playgroup Webb Estate Community Hall, Clapton Common, London, E5 9BD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2018 11 November 2015

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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

 Leaders evaluate the quality of the provision effectively to help improve teaching. They have addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection well. For example, they have now increased opportunities for children to develop their health and physical skills more effectively.  Leaders are passionate about their work with children and they develop strong partnerships with parents and other professionals. They take prompt action to identify and support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities to help to close gaps in their learning and development.  Parents share positive feedback about the staff and their children's development since starting the playgroup. They state they feel informed about their children's progress and their next steps in learning.  Staff form good relationships with children to help them develop their emotional security. Children are happy, secure and independent.

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This provision is good

 Leaders and staff monitor children's progress well. Children make good progress from their individual starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, staff working with children do not extend opportunities as far as possible to offer the highest level of challenge.  Staff miss some opportunities to support children to develop their mathematical skills even further.

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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

 make better use of opportunities to challenge and extend older children's learning to an even higher level  increase opportunities to strengthen further children's mathematical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning and sampled some of the children’s assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector held discussions with the manager during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with staff about their roles and assessed their understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector took account of the children’s and parents’ views during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. They understand the procedures to follow if a child is at risk of harm. Staff are alert to any signs that a child is at risk of extreme views and behaviours. Leaders have robust procedures to ensure the safe recruitment and ongoing suitability of all staff. The manager ensures staff benefit from regular supervisory meetings. She provides professional development opportunities to enhance their teaching practice. For example, staff use their new skills from training to provide language sessions to strengthen individual children's speech. Staff inform parents of their children's development and encourage them to extend their learning at home. Staff work closely with local schools to ensure all children have a smooth and effective transition to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know individual children's interests and needs well. They plan stimulating indoor and outdoor activities for them to enjoy and learn. Staff support children to develop their sensory, creative and imaginative skills effectively. For example, children explore with black paint and use their hands to design a spider. Staff make good use of children's play to strengthen their communication and language development. For example, they use signs and symbols to help children communicate and to support their understanding and increase their vocabulary. In addition, staff ask simple questions to encourage children to talk about their experiences. Staff support children to develop their early literacy skills well. For example, they skilfully interact with them during story sessions, to keep them fully engaged and develop their interest in books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly at the playgroup. They develop secure attachments with their key person and know when to seek their support. Children develop their personal and social skills effectively. For example, they move around independently to explore the resources and display a strong sense of belonging. Children learn to manage their personal self-care needs, such as feeding themselves and washing their hands effectively. They form close friendships with other children and learn to take turns during their play. Staff provide opportunities for children to learn about different people and cultures within the local community. For example, they plan creative activities and celebratory events for them to learn about different cultures and religions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including their move on to school. For example, children express their likes and dislikes. They grasp and handle a range of resources well. Children follow simple instructions and they use speech, body language and emotions to express themselves effectively. Children who speak English as an additional language gain the skills they need to communicate effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 144667 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 1127169 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 - 5 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 22 Name of registered person Webb Playgroup

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Date of previous inspection 11 November 2015 Telephone number 0208 806 8284

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Webb Estate Playgroup registered in 1992. The playgroup operates from Webb Estate Community Hall in the London Borough of Hackney. The morning session runs from 8.45am to 11.45am and the afternoon session runs from 12.15pm to 3.15pm. The playgroup receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are eight members of staff who work with the children, all of whom hold qualifications from level 3 to 6.

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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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