Noahs Ark Playgroup

Noahs Ark Playgroup Full Gospel Mission, Pentecostal Church, James Street, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3BX

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Inspection date 6 June 2019 Previous inspection date 12 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 manager and staff have developed extremely effective partnerships with parents. Parents heap praise on the staff for their friendly, welcoming approach and the high level of individual care and attention that their children receive. These strong partnerships help children make good progress from their starting points. n The manager and staff work effectively with external agencies and other settings that children attend. This helps them to plan successfully for all children and provide high levels of support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The manager uses additional funding very well to help close the gaps in children's learning. n Children immerse themselves in the wide range of exciting activities that staff plan. Staff make good use of the large outdoor areas to help children who prefer to learn outside. They have followed children's interest in making dens and provided a large

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This provision is good

selection of wood and other building resources. Staff have added interesting opportunities to make marks as children play in their dens. n Staff promote children's reading skills well. They have used their learning from a local reading project to develop their skills and practice. Staff help children to recognise that print carries meaning and identify familiar words in their environment, such as the names of local supermarkets. Parents value the information and ideas that they receive from staff to help them support children's early reading. n The manager and her staff promote a caring ethos at the playgroup. They acknowledge and celebrate children's acts of kindness, such as when children help others to put their shoes on. Children talk about helping others as they look at photographs of themselves making soup for the homeless. n Occasionally, staff do not share next steps in children's learning with co-workers. This

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This provision is good

means that at times, as children join other groups, staff miss opportunities to challenge their learning even further. n At times, such as lunch or preparing to clear away, staff do not help some children to understand what they need to do. These children then distract others from their task or activity.

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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 strengthen the arrangements to share information with all staff so that they can target children's next steps in learning and help them to make the highest levels of progress n review the organisation of changeover times, such as lunch and when they clear away, to help all children understand what they need to do next and reduce the risk of some children distracting others.

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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 spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the playgroup manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the playgroup manager and her deputy. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the playgroup. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The manager evaluates the quality of provision effectively. She actively seeks the views of staff, children and parents and targets areas for further development. For example, she has made considerable changes to the daily organisation of the playgroup to enable children to become more independent and access all learning areas consistently. The manager supports staff well and offers professional development and regular supervisions. All staff follow clear policies and procedures to keep children safe. The manager risk assesses the premises regularly and takes steps to reduce the risk of harm to children. For example, staff have an emergency procedure to follow should they have a concern about a person approaching the outdoor play area. Staff receive regular training and updates to ensure that they know how to recognise and report any concern they may have about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced and well-qualified staff use their understanding about child development well. They observe and assess children's learning and development accurately. Staff have effective two-way communication systems with parents to collect information and share achievements. Children's learning journals are always available for parents and children to view. Staff skilfully support children's speaking and listening skills. They spend time listening to children's ideas and encourage them to talk about the world around them. Some staff have particular expertise in supporting children's communication and language development. They provide individuals and small groups of children with focused support to help them to make accelerated progress in this area. Staff provide lots of activities for children to develop their literacy skills. Younger children are fascinated to make marks as they run their fingers and hands through paint trays.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Older children use markers to draw and write on the large outdoor whiteboard.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time at the playgroup. They demonstrate a sense of belonging as they talk to visitors about their favourite books and activities. The manager organises a weekly session to help children become familiar with the building and staff before they attend the playgroup. This, together with the excellent support from their key person, helps them to settle quickly and develop secure attachments to staff. Staff teach children about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children learn to greet and sing using sign language to help them all communicate together.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing skills which will prepare them well for school. They show interest in the world around them and enjoy exploring new activities. Children develop good independence and problem-solving skills. They decide and select which tool or equipment is suitable for particular tasks during art and craft activities. Children are developing their writing and drawing skills. They can use a range of pens and crayons to create detailed pictures showing a good understanding of shape and form. They learn to write their names. Children have good knowledge of number and shape. They compare the shape and sizes of the empty boxes they use when making models.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 226231 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064533 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 45 Name of registered person Full Gospel Mission Committee

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Date of previous inspection 12 February 2016 Telephone number 01530 817061

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Noahs Ark Playgroup registered in 1990 and is based in Coalville, Leicestershire. The playgroup employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The manager has early years professional status. The playgroup opens Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 9.30am to 1.30pm. The playgroup 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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