Playwam

Inspection of Playwam St. Marys Parish Hall, Langham Road, Teddington, Middlesex TW11 9HF

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children show that they are happy and feel safe here. They arrive in good spirits, eagerly greet the staff and quickly become engaged in activities. Children are confident to choose what they want to play with, and their behaviour is good. They respond to consistent and positive reminders from staff about what is expected. Older children learn to resolve disagreements with their friends. Children exhibit great interest in the wide range of activities on offer, and are consistently engaged and active. They concentrate well as they practise developing their writing skills. For example, children enjoyed pretending to be teachers; they made marks or formed letters to represent children's names as they 'took the register'. Children's curiosity and different senses are promoted as they explore natural materials in their 'mud kitchen' and the outdoor digging area. They exclaimed with excitement as they removed soil to reveal hidden 'treasures'. Children enjoy taking part in

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The provision is good

physical play opportunities indoors and outdoors. They develop good strength and coordination as they dig, climb, cycle and ride scooters. Children demonstrate that they are learning to assess risks and keep themselves and others safe. For instance, younger children showed great care when climbing the ladder to the slide, and older children reminded their friends to cycle carefully around obstacles.

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need to do better?

n Staff observe children and have lots of conversations with them throughout the morning. This helps them get to know the children well. Staff speak knowledgeably about what the children enjoy and what they need to learn next. They provide a good range of experiences to support all aspects of children's early learning. However, they do not routinely ensure that they extend and challenge children's learning during activities. n Children are happy, confident and independent learners. They regularly take part in activities that contribute to their understanding of number. For example, children were playing in a pretend shop. They counted the items in their shopping baskets and discussed how much money they would need to pay. n Children develop good communication skills. They enjoy singing and are very eager to speak out when staff ask them questions about stories. Staff introduce children to a wide range of words during their play, which helps them to develop

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need to do better?

a broad vocabulary. n The manager and staff are long-serving and provide consistent, high-quality care for children throughout the nursery. Parents commented that staff create a 'warm community feel'. For example, parents are welcomed into the nursery each day, and accompany staff and children on outings. Parents play an active role in the nursery committee, which oversees the management of the setting. n Staff are caring and nurturing, and they develop positive relationships with the children. Adults provide children with plenty of praise and encouragement, which

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need to do better?

23 January 2020 boosts their confidence and promotes a positive attitude towards learning. n Children are sociable and responsive. They play harmoniously and develop good friendships with their peers. Children are keen to sit next to their friends at story time, and seek them out to play games. n Staff are well qualified and experienced. The manager encourages them to work towards higher qualifications, and they have regular opportunities to attend additional training. However, the manager does not routinely use the systems for staff supervision to precisely identify ways to improve the quality of education. n The manager and staff are passionate about enabling every child to have high- quality learning experiences. Staff understand that children come to the pre- school with different skills. They swiftly identify where children may have gaps in their learning or development. Staff seek to provide activities which enable all

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need to do better?

children to make good progress. They work effectively in partnership with other professionals who support children's development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff have completed safeguarding training and have a good understanding of how to keep children safe. They know how to identify possible signs of abuse, and have a broad understanding of wider safeguarding issues. This includes where children might be at risk from extremist views. Staff know the procedures to follow if they have a concern about a child in their care, and they understand the whistle-blowing procedure. The manager understands how to implement safer recruitment and induction procedures. This ensures that only those suitable to work with children do so. Staff carry out daily checks on the premises and equipment to identify any potential hazards and to maintain a safe environment for children.

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should:

n strengthen the supervision of staff to identify their professional development needs more precisely and, as a result, improve the quality of education to an even higher level n support staff to plan and deliver activities which provide appropriate challenge for all children and help them to build on what they know.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408568 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10138184 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care Age range of children 2 to 4 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Playwam Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07769614611 Date of previous inspection 9 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Playwam first opened in 1969 and re-registered at its current premises in 2010. The nursery operates each weekday during school term time from 8.45am to 12.30pm. A breakfast club is available from 8.30am. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are six members of staff, all of whom hold appropriate childcare qualifications. The manager holds early years professional status, and two staff hold qualified teacher status. The remaining three staff hold qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the manager and discussed how the curriculum is planned and delivered. n The quality of education during activities was observed by the inspector. n The inspector completed two joint observations with the nursery manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager, and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working at the nursery. n The inspector spoke to parents, staff and children during the inspection, and took account of their views.

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We carried out this inspection 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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