Buxton Pre-School Playgroup

Inspection of Buxton Pre-School Playgroup Village Hall, Mill Street, Buxton NR10 5EN

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not receive the quality of education they deserve. The management committee, as the registered provider, does not monitor the pre-school provision. Staff are not supported effectively in their role. They do not have a clear intention of what they want children to learn and demonstrate a poor understanding of how to build on what children already know and can do. Staff set out toys and resources around the room. However, the activities provided do not sustain children's interest and the quality of staff engagement is poor. Children do not get the support they need to develop their communication and language skills. At times, less-confident and quieter children receive limited attention from staff. Some children wander aimlessly around the environment. Staff do not help them to focus and, as a result, children's behaviour deteriorates. Staff do remind children about the pre-school's rules, such as using 'kind hands'. However, when children throw

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objects, staff do not redirect children to more purposeful play.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these weaknesses, children, in the main, happily leave their parents at the front door. They know what to do as they enter the room, and place their belongings on a chair, before finding something to do. Children do enjoy the attention from staff when they get it and, generally, show that they feel safe and secure.

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need to do better?

n The provider does not ensure that new staff, and those who take on new roles in the pre-school, receive a thorough enough induction. Staff do not demonstrate a suitable knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities. As a result, staff do not know how to provide children with a curriculum that challenges and extends their learning and development. n Staff supervision arrangements are poor. The provider fails to ensure that staff performance is monitored effectively. The manager and staff team do not receive ongoing supervision meetings to help support, coach and develop their practice. As a result, the quality of teaching is poor, and children do not benefit from meaningful learning. n Despite staff identifying that there are significant gaps in some children's speech and language skills, the support for these children is ineffective. Staff talk to some children, for example, when they play with the pretend food in the role-

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play home area. However, there are times when staff allow more confident children to dominate their attention, and they do not engage with quieter, or less-confident children. As a result, these children do not have a voice and are unable to make choices while at pre-school. n Children do listen to staff and respond to their instructions. They understand the rules they must follow. For example, children come indoors when asked to have

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14 June 2022 their snack and help staff to tidy toys away before going home or sitting down for lunch. Children are, generally, competent in self-care. For instance, they have a go at tasks, such as putting their wellies and sun hats on, before going outdoors. Children take pride in their achievements. n Staff are fully aware of children's allergies and medical needs. They continually exchange information with parents, which helps to inform the precise care plans in place for children. n Children are keen to explore messy play, such as shaving foam, and use their hands to search for plastic animals. When they have finished, they independently wash their hands at the sinks in the bathroom. n Parents spoken to on the day of the inspection are positive about the pre-school and staff. They say that they are well informed about their child's day and comment that their children are happy to attend. n Staff support children to learn appropriate hygiene practice throughout the daily

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routine. Children have daily opportunities to play outside. Staff help to ensure that children are suitably protected from the sun. Children push toy diggers in the sand and use a spoon and saucepans in the outdoor kitchen. Some children notice that strawberries have grown on the plants and are ready to eat. Staff help these children to harvest the strawberries and then offer them the opportunity to try them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider has suitable recruitment and vetting arrangements in place to ensure that staff working with children are suitable for their role. Staff demonstrate an adequate understanding of safeguarding procedures. They have received training about safeguarding and child protection. Staff can recognise the signs and symptoms of different types of abuse, including wider safeguarding matters. Staff know how to report any concerns about children and adults in the pre-school. They know where relevant local contact details are kept if they need to report a concern. Staff communicate well with each other to ensure that the premises remains safe and secure.

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Due date

implement effective induction training that supports staff to understand their roles and responsibilities 22/07/2022

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Due date

14 June 2022 provide staff with effective supervision that offers support, coaching and training to improve teaching skills to ensure staff support children in building on what they already know and can do 22/07/2022

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Due date

develop the curriculum to ensure it clearly identifies what it is that all children need to learn next to build on their individual stage of learning and offers appropriate challenge 03/10/2022

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ensure all children have rich opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. 03/10/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 253986 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10234439 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 44 Name of registered person Buxton Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01603 279468 Date of previous inspection 13 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Buxton Pre-School Playgroup registered in 1992. The pre-school employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 8.45am until 3pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 8.45am until 12.45pm on Tuesday and Friday. 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 on the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The deputy manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the pre-school and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the deputy manager. n Parents shared their views of the pre-school with the inspector during discussion and the inspector took account of these views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school.

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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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