Incy Wincy Stars Playgroup

Incy Wincy Stars Playgroup Whitechapel Threshold Centre, 80 John Fisher Street, London E1 8JX

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Inspection date 23 November 2018 Previous inspection date 19 January 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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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This provision is good

n The manager evaluates the provision and she has addressed the actions and recommendations from the previous inspection well. For example, staff attended training to enhance their teaching skills and this has helped them to strengthen children's communication and language development. n The manager and staff work effectively to implement the daily routines, policies and procedures. They provide ongoing encouragement and reassurance to children during their play. n Staff know individual children's interests and needs well. They use this information to plan interesting opportunities to help them make good progress with their development. n Children settle well and they form close friendships with other children. They develop their social skills and learn to share and take turns to use resources. n Parents provide complimentary feedback about staff. For example, they speak positively about staff's close relationships with children and how they support children's learning.

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This provision is good

n Staff miss some opportunities to support children to manage their personal care needs and to further develop their independence skills. n Although staff assess individual children's progress, the system to monitor groups of children's progress is not fully developed in order for the manager to swiftly identify gaps and to strengthen further children's overall development.

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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 increase opportunities for children to develop their self-care skills and to strengthen their independence even further n strengthen the system to track groups of children, to promptly identify any gaps and to extend further children's overall development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching in the playrooms and the outdoor play area, and looked at some of the children's assessment records and planning documentation. n The inspector held discussions with staff about their roles, and assessed their understanding of meeting the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector held discussions with the manager during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of children and parents during the inspection. n The inspector conducted a joint observation with the manager.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a secure understanding of child protection issues and they are familiar with the procedures to report any concerns, including allegations. The manager ensures staff are vetted and suitable to work with children. Staff benefit from a thorough induction and regular supervision meetings. For example, they are clear about their responsibilities to support children's learning and well-being, and they are familiar with the daily routines, policies and procedures. The manager arranges professional development opportunities to help enhance staff's practice. For example, staff use new knowledge from training to strengthen the observation and planning for individual children. Staff welcome parents' feedback to plan what children need to do next and to extend their learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The strong support from the local early years coordinator helps to improve staff observation of children. Staff plan appropriate next steps for individual children to build on what they already know. They provide stimulating activities and encourage them to explore freely. Staff comment on children's play to help put meaning to their experience, they ask simple questions to develop their speech and they encourage them to repeat new words to increase their vocabulary. Staff support children to count, recognise colours and learn about sizes. Children enjoy role-play activities and they learn to use their imagination well. For example, they explore with blocks and pretend to construct a building, and they dress up in different costumes and pretend to take on roles, such as a doctor. Children show interest in animals and they learn their names and sounds successfully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close attachments with staff and they know when to seek their support to meet their interests and needs. Children are clear about their own likes and dislikes, and they make staff aware of what they want to do next. Staff support children to develop their self-awareness and confidence effectively. For example, they address them using their name and offer regular praise to help them know that they are doing well. Staff model positive behaviour and set clear boundaries to teach children right from wrong. Children enjoy outdoor opportunities and they develop their physical skills well. For example, they are happy to visit the local play area, they use the climbing frame safely and learn to run at different speed. Staff provide healthy fruit for children to eat and make them aware of the benefits of eating healthily.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They develop the skills to support the next stage in their learning. For example, children learn to express their needs using words, body language and emotions effectively. They listen and follow simple instructions well. Children display good mobility and coordination. They enjoy ball games and learn to kick and throw a ball successfully. Staff encourage children to sing and learn the words of different nursery rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491381 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10080304 Type of provision Sessional day care Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 6 Name of registered person Incy Wincy Stars Childcare Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 19 January 2018 Telephone number 07415133874

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Incy Wincy Stars Playgroup registered in 2015. It is situated in Wapping in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The playgroup opens Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm during school term time. The playgroup currently has five staff, including the manager. Of these, three staff hold early years qualifications at level 3 and 2.

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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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