Elmtree Community Pre-School

Elmtree Playgroup Bishops Cleeve Football Club, Kayte Lane, Southam, Cheltenham GL52 3PD

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Inspection date 15 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 and staff are dedicated and passionate about their roles. The staff team works well together and demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement. For example, the team has reviewed its planning to now include the children's and parents' voices. n Children arrive happily and settle quickly. They develop close bonds with the staff and enjoy their time at this friendly playgroup. n The manager tracks and analyses children's progress effectively. She uses the information to ensure any gaps in development are swiftly identified and to ensure the best possible outcomes for children. n Staff take frequent opportunities to weave mathematics into children's play. They support children with counting and simple addition, and model mathematical language well. n Staff establish strong partnership working with parents and other professionals to promote a consistent approach to children's care, learning and development. Parents

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This provision is good

comment that staff are friendly and approachable. n At times, transitions between daily routines are not managed well and children are not fully engaged. They become easily distracted and are unsure of what to do. n Sometimes, staff do not give children time to think and respond to questions they have asked before they move on to the next question.

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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 review the organisation of movement between daily routines, supporting all children more effectively to understand what is expected of them n review staff's questioning techniques with younger children to allow them time to think and respond before asking the next question.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to and considered the views of parents and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager and evaluated the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including suitability checks, safeguarding policies and procedures, training records and children's learning records. n The inspector spoke with staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The manager and staff undertake regular safeguarding training and demonstrate a good knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child. They are alert to the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse. Recruitment processes are robust to help ensure the suitability of adults working with children. Staff receive regular support, for instance through supervisory meetings with the manager. They have good training opportunities to update their skills consistently. For example, recent training in basic sign language has helped staff to give children a means of communication through using signs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff use observations and assessments effectively to identify children's next steps in learning. They provide an interesting learning environment that is tailored to children's needs, which motivates children's learning. Staff have a good understanding of child development. For example, they support children to strengthen their hand muscles through enjoyable group activities in preparation for writing. Staff support children's creativity well, they capture their attention and support them to add a narrative during their role play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff support children to develop an understanding of healthy eating through exciting activities. For instance, children explore different fruits through play to support them to try different foods. Children are given lots of opportunities to develop their independence. For example, children confidently peel and cut fruit at snack time and get themselves ready for outdoor play. Children behave well. Staff speak to children in a calm manner to support them to develop good social skills as they share and take turns with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points, including children who receive additional funding. Children are curious and confident learners. They show their curiosity as they make 'snow dough', experimenting with the ingredients. Children recognise their names and are beginning to learn and recognise letters. Children develop confidence in speaking in small groups. Children are prepared well for their next stage in learning and move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541531 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10089915 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 23 Name of registered person Elmtree Playgroup

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07800600316

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The playgroup registered in 2017 and is located in Southam, Cheltenham. It opens on Monday to Thursday from 8.30am to 3pm, and on Friday from 8.30am to 12.30pm, during term time only. The playgroup employs six members of staff. Of these, three hold a qualification at level 3 and three hold a qualification at level 2. The playgroup receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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