Woodhouse Park Family Centre

Woodhouse Park Family Centre 7 Stoneacre Road, Wythenshawe, MANCHESTER M22 1BP

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Inspection date 1 May 2019 Previous inspection date 23 February 2016

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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 The leadership and management of this setting is good. Leaders have created a culture of high aspiration, care and respect that successfully promotes children's well-being. Children feel valued and are confident, articulate learners. Children behave well and regularly embrace one another with hugs. n The manager has purposefully crafted a unique curriculum, which is based on children's interests and the recognition of their needs. It keeps children motivated to learn and provides them with the skills they need to be ready for school. n Children are provided with an array of opportunities to be physically active. Children relish these experiences and show good physical dexterity as they climb and jump. They excitedly search for bugs outdoors and sing with delight while making mud pies. n Partnership working is a strength of this good-quality setting. Parents highly value and appreciate the quality of care and support their children receive. Links with external

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This provision is good

professionals and the local primary school are rooted in trust and respect. n Self-evaluation is good. Priorities for improvement are sharply focused and include the views of children and parents. The manager aspires to be outstanding and demonstrates a strong capacity to continually improve and drive forward change. n Mathematics is taught very well. Staff are skilled in supporting children's early understanding of space, shape and measurement. Children competently count objects, discuss capacity and talk about the properties of two-dimensional shapes. n There are times when staff do not use the correct vocabulary when talking to children. n The manager has not established a highly targeted programme of professional development for staff to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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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 demonstrate to children how to consistently pronounce words correctly n strengthen the focus on professional development for staff, to raise the already good quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 meeting with the management team and spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The manager, together with the highly effective leadership team, has created a strong sense of purpose across the setting. Staff receive the relevant support, guidance and coaching during supervisory sessions and appraisal meetings. They attend mandatory training programmes and keep up to date with changes in legislation. Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a good understanding of the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. They know the referral procedure and understand the steps to take if they have concerns about the conduct of a colleague. Risk assessments are robust and all areas of the premises are safe. Staff supervise children with great vigilance and ratios are complied with.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from good-quality teaching, learning and assessment. Staff use their considerable expertise to ensure that children are purposefully engaged in learning and, as a result, children develop good attitudes to learning. Gaps in learning quickly diminish and the manager provides the appropriate support to help children thrive. The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. Robust intervention plans, close monitoring and strong partnership working mean all children make good gains towards the early learning goals. Children's laughter and eagerness to explore permeates all areas of the setting. Younger children are fascinated while playing musical instruments. They show good concentration skills while playing with cars and articulately operate cause-and-effect toys. Older children discuss the process of growth and become enthralled while making dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care practices are good. A secure settling-in procedure is in place and helps to support children's physical and emotional well-being. Children have a strong sense of belonging and develop secure friendships. Staff provide children with healthy and wholesome foods. They teach them about the importance of keeping active and about good oral hygiene. Children demonstrate good independence skills and take pride in their play environment. They follow rules, respect others and are tolerant individuals. They have a good understanding of differences and similarities beyond their own experiences and know the diverse community they belong to.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are self-confident and assured individuals. They develop close bonds with staff and are proud of their personal achievements. Children make good progress and are competent mathematicians. Older children write for different purposes and show good problem-solving skills while completing puzzles. Younger children share toys, sing nursery rhymes and become excited while riding tricycles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344017 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10064794 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 Sessional day care Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Name of registered person Wythenshawe Community Initiative Ltd

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2016 Telephone number 0161 4980292

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Woodhouse Park Family Centre registered in 2006. The setting employs three members of childcare staff, including the manager. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at levels 2 or 3. The setting opens Monday 9.30am until 3.30pm and then Tuesday to Thursday 9.30am until 12.30pm, term time only. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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