Orton Longueville Playgroup

Inspection of Orton Longueville Playgroup Woodside Lodge, Oundle Road, Orton Longueville, Peterborough PE2 7EA

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children attending this fun and exciting pre-school receive the very best start to their education. Staff here offer a highly inclusive experience. Children are confident and resilient. They learn techniques that help them to understand and regulate their emotions in different situations. A newly introduced children's committee allows children to vote on what they would like in their play environment, such as the theme of the role-play area. Children demonstrate excellent skills in forming close friendships with their peers. For example, children spontaneously praise each other for the pictures they have drawn, helping to build self-esteem and confidence in their friends.

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The provision is outstanding

Children happily explore their environment and are fully given the freedom to do so. Children have excellent opportunities to make choices in their play and be creative as sensory opportunities are plentiful. For example, children experiment with mud, sand, glue and water mixed with cornflour, which they make themselves. The fantastic garden space provides children with a range of rich experiences. They cheerfully play in the rain and learn about the effects water has on different materials, such as paper and grass. Children grow their own fruit and vegetables and regularly go for walks in local woods to learn about and explore nature.

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need to do better?

n The dedicated manager demonstrates a high-quality vision for the ongoing future of the pre-school. She shares this vision with her team, who respect and welcome her new initiatives. Staff morale is very high, and staff work consistently well as a team to do the very best for the children they care for. They feel that their well-being is given careful consideration and they are very well supported in their roles. n Children are consistently supported to be independent in their self-care and make their own choices in their play. They confidently dress themselves for outdoor play, putting on their coats and wellington boots for fun in the rain. Children enjoy being special helper of the day where, as part of their role, they get to choose a floor activity. This helps to boost children's confidence and self- esteem. n Staff provide excellent support for children to help them become confident in their communication and language. They engage children in rich conversations

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as they play. Children are confident to ask questions and are consistently encouraged to think and find solutions themselves. Small, focused communication activity groups help quieter and less confident children find their voice and develop their language skills. Songs and reading stories happen every day, often initiated by the children.

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11 May 2022 n Staff have high expectations for all children to achieve the very best that they can. Staff consistently build on what children know and can do. They offer a range of different experiences inside and out that excite and motivate children to learn. There is a very strong appreciation for children's individual personalities and their approach to learning. These are carefully considered when planning and delivering activities. For example, a den area is always available for those children, who at times, like a quiet, enclosed space to play in. n Staff provide highly focused support for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They quickly recognise where children require additional help in their learning and development, implementing clear, individual targets that will help them to develop and make progress. Staff work diligently with parents and other professionals involved to help children achieve the very

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best they can. n Staff value parents' thoughts and opinions. For example, parents are consulted on how to spend any additional funds that will help to improve outcomes for their children. Parents are involved in their children's pre-school life through initiatives, such as home learning books and a book lending library. Parents comment very positively on the improved communication, especially regarding their children's learning since the new manager has been appointed. They feel the pre-school is a wonderful, nurturing environment, where their children are loved and well cared for.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff demonstrate a very strong understanding of the pre-school's policies and procedures for safeguarding children in their care. They know how to recognise the indicators of a wide range of possible abuse situations and how to report their concerns. The manager ensures staff receive regular training and they are kept updated with any new safeguarding matters. Robust recruitment procedures are in place to assure the suitability of all staff and committee members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256797 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10137530 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

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inspection

Total number of places 48 Number of children on roll 85 Name of registered person Orton Longueville Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01733 368384 Date of previous inspection 16 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Orton Longueville Playgroup registered in 1992. The pre-school employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Care is provided from 8.40am to 3.40pm. The main session operates from 9.10am until 2.40pm. The pre-school 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 provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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