Cranbrook

St Mawes & St Just Under Fives St Mawes Recreation Ground, St. Mawes, TRURO, Cornwall TR2 5AR

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Inspection date 29 November 2018 Previous inspection date 23 September 2014

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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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This provision is good

n Staff share the dedicated manager's vision for the playgroup and are committed to providing high-quality early years experiences for children and their families. n Staff work hard to create a welcoming, inviting learning environment for children. They make good use of the outdoor area to offer interesting new challenges for children. For example, giving children opportunities to ride bikes and use traffic cones and zebra crossings. n Staff plan and provide a varied range of stimulating activities and experiences for children based on a good knowledge of their interests, abilities and needs. Children are eager to join in and are motivated to learn. n The manager and staff reflect on the provision and make changes that have a positive impact on children. For instance, they have reviewed the information shared with parents to establish children's starting points and become more responsive to children's

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This provision is good

interests. n Staff praise children's positive behaviours, such as waiting patiently or being kind to their friends. This encourages children's good behaviour and self-esteem. n Parents praise the friendly, welcoming staff. They note how well their children settle and enjoy attending the playgroup. They comment on the progress of their children and how well they are supported by staff. They enjoy borrowing books from the playgroup to share with children at home. n The arrangements for self-evaluation are not as effective as possible in driving improvement and achieving the highest possible standards of provision. n The next steps for children's learning identified by staff are not always sharply focused enough to enable children to make rapid progress.

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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 refine self-evaluation processes further to help drive improvement of the playgroup to the highest standard n identify very precise next steps for children's learning to help them consistently make rapid progress from their starting points.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the manager, a committee member and staff. She looked at relevant documentation, including children's learning records and evidence of the suitability of all persons working on the premises. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the playgroup manager. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Managers and staff have a good understanding of key signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. They all know the procedures for reporting any concerns they may have about a child's welfare. The manager works well with the supportive committee. The manager actively seeks support and guidance from other professionals and acts upon this to ensure good standards are maintained.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff review children's progress and consider any gaps in children's learning. Managers identify training to help staff address these gaps appropriately. They use new ideas and skills gained through training to develop areas, such as early writing and mathematical skills. Staff work effectively with other settings that children attend to support children's learning. For example, they share relevant information about children's progress so they can build further on what children already know and can do. Staff follow children's current interests and ensure resources are available to support children's understanding of the world around them. For example, they enable children to dress as astronauts, selecting costumes from the role-play corner, and to use their imaginations on the climbing frame.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and are kind and considerate of others. They take turns patiently with equipment and consider the needs of their friends. For example, they happily share out dough so they each have enough to use. Children are physically active and enjoy plenty of opportunities for exercise and outdoor play. They show good balance, strength and coordination as they use challenging physical equipment, such as an indoor climbing frame and trampoline. Staff help children to manage risk in their play. For example, they teach children to remove their socks on the climbing frame to ensure they do not slip on the equipment. Children are happy and settle quickly. They have good relationships with staff and each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children eagerly learn the skills that prepare them for their future learning and starting school. They use their imaginations well, such as when preparing snacks with vegetables, they create faces to explore different emotions. Children benefit from a variety of outings within the local community that help to broaden their experiences. Children are making good progress from their starting points and benefit from a well thought out learning environment, which appeals to their interests.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102868 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10069225 Type of provision Sessional day care Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

St Mawes & St Just In Roseland Playgroup Committee

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Date of previous inspection 23 September 2014 Telephone number 01326 270194 or 07969494719

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St. Mawes and St. Just Under Fives Group registered in 1981. The group is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am until 1pm during term time. The group receives funding to provide free early education places for children aged three and four years. There are three members of staff, all of whom have an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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