Little Sutton First School

Broomhill Playgroup Lutonia Hall, Broomhill Road, DARTFORD DA1 3HT

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Inspection date 19 September 2018 Previous inspection date 15 July 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Staff support children's emotional well-being effectively. Children develop strong bonds with the staff and they settle quickly and comfortably in their care. Staff work well with other professionals to ensure individual children and their families are well supported. Parents comment on the 'kind and caring' staff team. n The manager works closely with the playgroup committee to establish and reinforce her high expectations for the setting. She seeks the views of children, parents and staff to help her evaluate the provision and improve the playgroup continuously. n Staff monitor and track children's development effectively. They work closely with the manager to recognise children's achievements and any gaps in their learning. Staff use this information to plan purposeful experiences to help support children's next steps in learning and develop the skills they need for their future learning. n Children are learning to become confident communicators. Staff are focused on

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The provision is good

supporting children to develop good communication and language skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, some staff move on quickly and children do not have sufficient time to share their developing knowledge and respond to questions being asked. n Staff do not consistently make the most of the outside space to extend the learning experiences further for children who prefer to play in and explore the outdoor environment.

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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

n build on staff's interactions with children, to strengthen their use of questioning techniques to ensure all children have time to express their thoughts and ideas to extend their learning n enhance the already good learning environment to support and engage children further who prefer to play outside.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to key people and viewed individual children's development records. n The inspector observed interactions between the staff and children in the inside space and the outside environment. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector gained feedback from parents and children, and considered their views. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the setting's policies and staff's records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The manager monitors staff's practice well and offers regular support and coaching. She effectively supports them to attend regular courses and share practice ideas. This helps to enhance staff's knowledge and skills, and enables them to make positive changes to practice. For example, staff gain advice and training from other professionals. They use this information to help to ensure they have the confidence and skills to support individual children's care needs effectively. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager works to ensure the qualified and experienced staff have a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Staff are knowledgeable about current safeguarding issues and requirements, and the relevant policies and procedures to follow if they have any concerns. This helps ensure children are safe and their welfare is protected.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, staff are good teachers and recognise children's interests well. They plan relevant experiences to support their learning further. For example, staff extend children's interest in small play animals. They provide a large range of resources, such as simple books which show pictures of the animals in the wild. Children match the animals in the book to those in their play. They use their developing knowledge and mathematical skills to talk about and compare the animal's features, such as whether the cheetah has a long or short tail. Staff carry out regular, accurate observations of children in their play. They work closely with parents, other settings and professionals to gather and exchange information regarding children's achievements. Staff support families to help develop children's learning at home further. This helps to provide a consistent approach.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They independently show good manners and cooperation in their play. Staff consistently use simple techniques to encourage and support children to learn to share and take turns. For example, staff skilfully introduce a sand timer to help children to share a favourite dressing-up outfit. They explain this well and children recognise they need to share the outfit when the timer finishes. Staff maintain a safe and secure environment. They provide a good range of opportunities for children to be involved in the local community and develop an understanding of the wider world. For example, staff encourage children to make sounds with a range of instruments from around the world. They introduce a simple map and talk to the children about the different countries where the instruments have been made.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen, enthusiastic learners who enjoy challenge and persevere with simple tasks. They develop lifelong skills which support their independence and self-care. For example, at snack time children wash their hands without being reminded. They start to show developing skills as they peel fruit and pour their own drinks. Children progress well in relation to their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 127056 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10060662 Type of provision Full day care Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 33 Name of registered person Broomhill Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 15 July 2015 Telephone number 07866 320 664

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Broomhill Playgroup registered in 1970. It is situated in Dartford, Kent. The playgroup opens on Monday and Friday from 9.30am to midday, on Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30am to 3pm and on Wednesday from 9.30am to 2.30pm, during term time only. It is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The playgroup employs seven members of staff, six of whom work directly with the children. Five members of staff hold early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The manager is qualified to level 4.

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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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