Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup

Inspection of Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup Prospect Walk, Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 1NZ

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children at this outstanding setting are thriving within a rich, exciting and varied environment. They have the freedom to choose from exceptional, relevant and effective learning opportunities. In particular, the interesting outdoor area which is vast with exciting den areas, climbing frames, a swing, a bird watching area and a forest school area. The children are incredibly happy as they explore the texture of gloop between their fingers and stamp in the water tray, laughing when they get splashed.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely caring towards each other, adults and animals. They shout with glee when they notice a spider and start making a home for it using twigs, leaves and stones. Staff enthusiastically join in with them and children excitedly ask staff what the spider drinks and eats so they can help it in the hot weather. Children share their knowledge and excitement when they talk about their nursery frogs and how they started as tadpoles.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are friendly, confident and full of energy. They show pride in their achievements and excitedly seek out their key worker, who matches the children's enthusiasm with expression and positive body language. The same enthusiasm is present during adult-led activities. Children are engrossed in a story and listen intently to what staff are saying. Children are respectful, courteous and demonstrate this exemplary behaviour when they carefully follow staff instructions. They say they are 'working as a team' when they tidy up.

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n The leadership and management team work in harmony to provide a happy, joyful and safe environment for children of all ages and abilities. They create a delightful atmosphere which provides ample learning opportunities for children using a calm and inclusive approach. This has a tremendous impact on children's well-being. n The manager models outstanding practice and demonstrates her passion for early years by coaching and supporting her skilful team. Furthermore, she extends staff knowledge and confidence through relevant and frequent training. This is achieved through regular supervisions, ensuring that the environment is consistently evolving to keep children engaged and excited. n The provision for children with special educational needs/or disabilities (SEND) is exemplary. Staff use their skills and a wealth of experiences to identify children that need additional support. Staff work alongside outside agencies regularly to

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implement personalised support plans in order to successfully close the gaps in children's learning. Staff are always looking for ways to build on their knowledge and are currently learning sign language to give children even more ways to

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12 July 2022 learn to communicate. All children make excellent progress. n Children are at the heart of everything that staff do. The ambitious curriculum is led by highly skilful and motivated staff who constantly evaluate, review and identify exciting ways that the children can learn. Staff are attentive while they watch children explore and use their experience and training to identify when a learning opportunity can be extended further. n Parents are overwhelmingly happy with the setting. They express how happy they are with the information they receive about their child's development, in particular, when staff send activities home for children to complete. This creates consistency in their child's learning and further embeds the children's early achievements and goals. Parents speak very highly of the friendly staff and praise them for their excellent communication and support during the COVID-19

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pandemic. Links with parents are further extended when they are invited into the setting for coffee mornings and stay and play sessions. n Staff are qualified in forest school and this is evidently having a beneficial impact on children as they demonstrate their love for the outdoors. Children are extremely active and the use of the forest school area has expanded children's physical well-being and self-esteem. n The daily routine is embedded into the setting and children share mutual respect and understanding with staff of the importance of team work. Children are eager to help each other with small tasks during the day, and with staff's positive encouragement, look for ways to achieve and feel proud of their accomplishments. n Children are very well prepared for school. It is evident that they have been taught high expectations, the importance of routines and how to form positive relationships.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The setting's rigorous recruitment processes ensure that children are continuously safeguarded. The manager uses her experience to cascade relevant and up to date legislations to her staff team, which means that children are protected from harm helping them to flourish. Staff have excellent knowledge on how to recognise signs of possible abuse and receive detailed training on the processes for reporting concerns. Furthermore, staff do not work directly with children until all safeguarding training has been completed. All staff receive first aid training to give children the best outcomes should an accident arise.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2515584 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10194508 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Broadlands Pre-School Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01432 278249 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup is a charity run organisation that is based in the Tupsley area of Hereford. The settings operating hours are between 8.30 and 4pm, from Monday to Friday, for 49 weeks per year. There are currently nine members of staff who work with the children. Of these, two hold relevant early years qualifications at level 6, six members of staff hold level 3 or above and one is unqualified. There are two members of staff that are fully qualified in delivering Forest School.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact these have on children. n The leadership team carried out a joint observation with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to the staff at relevant times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of the adults working with the children.

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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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