Little Tractors

Inspection of Forncett Playgroup Village Hall, Low Road, Forncett St. Mary, Norwich, Norfolk NR16 1JG

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children confidently select from a wide variety of inviting activities. They show confidence in mathematics and relish the challenge of counting, measuring and solving simple number problems. They proudly display their artwork in the 'gallery' on the wall, which showcases their unique creations.

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The provision is good

Children's well-being and enjoyment are central to everything that staff do. Their focus is solely on being with the children, teaching as they talk and play. Children form really strong bonds with the staff.

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The provision is good

Children giggle with excitement as they run and play 'hide and seek' with staff in the outdoor play area. They take turns choosing their hiding places together. Children cover their eyes and count up to 10 while a member of staff hides. They celebrate finding each other and being found.

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The provision is good

Children have fun as they learn together at the playgroup. They play actively and cooperatively. When a child needs help, their friends and the kind, caring staff support them. For example, a child quietly passes a fourth wheel from the construction toys to help their friend complete the vehicle that they are making.

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need to do better?

n Staff get to know children very well. They work closely with parents to involve other professionals with children's care and education, where it is appropriate. This helps to ensure that children and families receive the help and support that they need. n Children are comfortable and familiar with the enhanced handwashing routines in place to prevent the spread of infection. Staff use their knowledge and experience to help children learn how to behave kindly and responsibly towards one another. Children's exemplary behaviour shows that they feel safe and secure. Staff are vigilant in their supervision of children throughout their day. This helps to maintain children's safety. Staff give clear messages to help children learn how to keep themselves and others safe. n Staff provide parents with termly reports about their child's progress and information about the activities they do. Prior to the COVID-19 (coronavirus)

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pandemic, parents and staff met at a variety of events. This gave parents opportunities to talk informally about their child. Leaders and managers have not successfully identified new ways to compensate for this loss to guide parents in supporting their child's learning at home. n Children develop a love for books. Staff are superb storytellers, asking fun and challenging questions that promote children's engagement and thinking. Children show that they have a good understanding of the world around them. For

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20 May 2021 example, they contribute their ideas when staff ask, 'Why wouldn't you want to shake hands with a lobster?' Staff help children to identify sounds and develop their speaking skills. For example, as they read, staff emphasise the initial sounds as they slowly pronounce words, such as 'stingray' and 'walruses'. n Staff report that leaders and managers give them good support for their well- being. The management committee are closely involved in the running of the playgroup. Staff attend meetings where they plan an interesting and challenging curriculum. They complete online training which builds on their knowledge and evidence of this is seen in their practice. n Leaders, managers and staff recognise the importance of encouraging children to become highly confident and competent talkers. Children's abilities grow steadily and securely over time. Staff are sensitive to the needs of children who

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need to do better?

are shy or need extra support to develop these skills. Staff identify these children quickly and spend time with them individually and in small groups, as opportunities arise. However, this does not happen consistently to help them reach their full potential.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and managers ensure that all adults working with children and members of the committee have the necessary checks in place. This means that only suitable people are involved in the playgroup. Staff complete training to help them to recognise the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and/or neglect. They are aware of what to do if they have concerns about the safety or well-being of a child. Staff act swiftly to seek help from other agencies to safeguard children when required. They also understand the procedures to follow if they have a concern about the practice or suitability of another adult working with the children.

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should:

n enhance engagement with parents to help them guide their child's learning at home n plan richer opportunities for staff to deliver further support for children who are vulnerable to falling behind in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254068 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10102238 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 21 Name of registered person Forncett Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01508 489711 Date of previous inspection 27 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Forncett Playgroup registered in 1992. The playgroup employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. This includes the manager who holds a degree at level 5. The playgroup opens from Monday to Thursday, during term time. Sessions are from 8am until 4pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 8am until midday on Wednesdays. The playgroup provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the playgroup received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with leaders and managers and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the playgroup. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between staff and children and evaluated the impact that these had on children's learning and development. n The inspector met with leaders and managers. They discussed their curriculum for children to help understand what it is that they aim for children to learn and remember, and how this is implemented. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the committee and staff members. First-aid training certificates were viewed. n The inspector and manager carried out a joint observation of a planned activity. n Children spoke to the inspector about their activities. The inspector evaluated

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the experiences of children. n The inspector spoke with parents and considered their views about the playgroup.

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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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