Skendleby Playgroup

Inspection of Skendleby Playgroup The Old School, Main Road,Skendleby, Nr Spilsby, Lincs PE23 4QE

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Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children are cared for by staff whose suitability to work with children has not been fully checked. That said, children show positive relationships with staff and their peers. During welcome time, when younger children's names are mentioned, older children give them cuddles. At group times, children show a clear understanding of the rules and boundaries in place. For example, they say they need to use their eyes for looking, their ears for listening and their mouths for singing.

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The provision is inadequate

Children arrive happy and are confident to leave their parents. Children are keen to play with the toys and resources offered. They enjoy small-world experiences when they are encouraged to think about where to place furniture in a doll's house. Children are encouraged to develop their confidence. They sing nursery rhymes by themselves in front of others and receive praise for their achievements, helping to raise their self-esteem. Older children are encouraged by staff to remember previous learning. For example, staff ask them to recall the ingredients needed to make a cake. Children say flour, sugar, milk and eggs. Younger children learn new skills, such as how to hold a plastic knife safely. They receive hand-over-hand support to cut play dough.

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need to do better?

n The provider does not consistently follow safe recruitment procedures to ensure robust checks are carried out for staff who work at the playgroup. This is particularly relevant for staff who return to employment after periods of absence. For example, Disclosure and Barring Service checks have not been obtained for some staff. This means that the suitability of these staff members cannot be assured. n The provider encourages children to develop a love of books. They are keen to sit with her to listen to stories. The provider shows children the images on the pages and asks them questions about what they can see. This helps children to learn skills for their move on to school, such as sitting and listening. n When children first start attending, staff gather information from parents about children's abilities. They use this, alongside their observations and assessments, to identify how they can support children's development. Staff know the children

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well and provide experiences to help them progress in their learning. n Overall, staff manage children's behaviour well. They are consistent in reminding children to walk indoors when they run. Staff focus on, when appropriate, ignoring any negative behaviour and praising children's positive behaviour. This helps children to understand what is expected of them. However, when children show minor disagreements, staff do not support them to understand how this may make others feel. This is to help children to reflect on their own and others' feelings.

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need to do better?

16 January 2023 n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well by staff. Additional funding is used effectively to provide one-to-one support for children, in order to meet their individual needs. Targeted plans are in place and shared with parents to help children to progress in their learning. n The provider supports her staff through, for example, supervision meetings. Staff have opportunities to discuss how they intend to plan for their key children's learning. However, they are not fully supported to extend their professional development to help raise their interactions with children. For example, occasionally, staff do not encourage children to build on what they already know and can do. One example is when children play with sand and talk about going to the beach. Staff do not support them to develop their knowledge of the beach further. n Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, such as

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balance and coordination. Outdoors, they offer younger children a supportive hand when they walk across wooden logs. Other children confidently complete this task on their own. n Children are encouraged to be independent. For example, they are asked to pour their own drinks at snack time. Older children put on their shoes, coats and hats before they play outdoors.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider does not follow safer recruitment procedures consistently to ensure all staff are suitable for their roles. However, the provider and staff can identify if children are at risk of harm or abuse. This includes being able to recognise if children are being exposed to extreme views and beliefs. They know the procedure to follow to report concerns about children's welfare. Risk assessments are carried out and help to provide a safe space for children to play. Staff ask for passwords, which are provided by parents, to use if other people arrive to collect their child. This helps to ensure children leave their care with a person that parents are aware of.

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Due date

ensure an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is obtained for all people who work directly with children. 19/01/2023

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should:

n develop staff's skills to help them support children to understand their own and others' feelings and emotions n support staff to extend their professional development, to help them build on what children already know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 253590 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10234435 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 Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 25 Name of registered person Skendleby Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07732 264891 Date of previous inspection 13 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Skendleby Playgroup registered in 2004 and is situated in Skendleby, Lincolnshire. The playgroup employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one holds level 2. The playgroup opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm. 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 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 provider and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the playgroup and discussed how she intends to implement the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke with staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the provider. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the playgroup. n Parents shared their views of the playgroup with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

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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