Tate House Playgroup

Inspection of Tate House Playgroup Mace Street, Cranbrook Estate, Roman Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 0RA

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager has a secure knowledge and understanding of her duty to safeguard children and to protect them from harm. She is aware of the safeguarding procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's well-being. The manager describes how she will implement effective and robust risk assessments. n The manager explains the importance of positive behaviour management and how to support children's good behaviour. She describes several appropriate techniques to manage children's behaviour, and support them to learn right from wrong. Furthermore, the manager explains how she intends to provide opportunities for children to learn to manage their feelings and emotions. n The manager understands how to promote children's health effectively. For instance, she explains the importance of providing children with healthy snacks and drinks. In addition, the manager describes a clear process for catering to

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children's allergies and dietary requirements. She understands that children benefit from a range of opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as playing with ride-on toys, slides and climbing frames. n The manager understands the significance of evaluating her practice. She demonstrates how the curriculum meets the learning and development requirements. For example, the manager recognises the importance of identifying children's starting points in learning to enable her to plan effectively for their next stage of development. n The manager explains the systems in place to track each child's learning to help them meet their developmental milestones. She discusses the importance of working together with a range of external agencies and families. The manager explains that this will help her to deliver good support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to help them to make progress.

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This provision meets requirements

n The environment is safe and secure for children. It is set up to support children to make independent choices. The manager recognises the benefits of creating an inclusive environment where all children and their families are welcome. n The manager describes the importance of having effective partnerships with parents and professionals in children's lives. She discusses how she will share information about children's care and development with their parents to ensure continuity of learning.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119621 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10066378 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 12 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Tate House Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 020 8981 2402 Date of previous inspection 15 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

Tate House Playgroup registered in 1999. It operates in Bethnal Green, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The playgroup is open during term time from 8.30am to 11.30am and from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 manager and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The manager showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector discussed with the manager how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children, and her understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector discussed with the manager the importance of including parents, other providers and professional agencies in children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed with the manager how she intends to evaluate the effectiveness of the service which she provides to children. n The inspector reviewed the manager's knowledge of safeguarding and welfare requirements. She looked at documentation, including the manager's training

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certificates and paediatric first-aid qualification.

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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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