Youlgrave Playschool

Inspection of Youlgrave Playschool Youlgrave Scout and Community Hall, Alport Lane, Youlgrave, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1WN

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Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are warmly greeted by staff at the door. This helps them to feel safe and secure and to confidently enter the playschool and separate from parents and carers. Children's emotional needs are met well by staff. They have close bonds with them and approach them for cuddles, reassurance and comfort.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a range of physical play opportunities. Staff lead an exercise session and teach children about the impact of exercise on their bodies. Children place their hands on their chest to feel their hearts beating faster. Outside, children use their strength to dig and rake in the sand. Children concentrate and use their hand- eye coordination to build sandcastles. They proudly show staff, who promote children's self-esteem as they praise their creations.

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The provision is good

Children are supported by staff to experience and show great curiosity about the natural world. Staff help children to plant sunflower seeds. Children learn how to care for the seeds to help them grow. They remember and recall this information as they tell other staff how to care for seeds and plants. Children use magnifying glasses to search for insects in the soil. They look carefully and show excitement when they discover worms and snails. Staff extend children's understanding and explain that the shell of a snail is also its house. This contributes to all children making good progress in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The manager and staff plan a curriculum based on children's interests and how to support children's development. They use assessments effectively to identify what they want children to learn next and to inform areas where children may need focused support. Staff know their key children well and plan to meet all children's needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This helps children to make progress relevant to their starting points in development. n During outdoor play, staff are deployed well and engage children in meaningful activities and interactions. However, on occasion, such as during morning snack and group time indoors, staff are not deployed as effectively. For example, at snack time, staff focus on multiple tasks. They do not clearly identify and agree where to best position themselves to ensure that children continue to receive consistent quality learning experiences.

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n Children benefit from the opportunities provided by staff to promote their independence and skills for self-care. For instance, children enjoy washing and pretending to brush the teeth of toy babies. Staff extend children's understanding and explain the importance of caring for teeth. For instance, children confidently access a water station provided by staff, and they

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4 May 2023 independently pour their own drinks throughout the day. n Staff have strong links with the local school. They help children to become familiar with the school environment and staff. This helps children to feel confident about their transition to school. For example, they take part in joint activities with the school, such as picnics and local community events. n Children behave well. Staff encourage children to share and take turns. Nevertheless, staff do not always help children to understand the expectations during some routine activities. For example, staff do not make it clear to children when group time is about to take place. This results in some confusion, and children who are sat become distracted by others who continue to play. n Staff work closely with parents. They regularly share developmental information with parents during stay-and-play sessions, parents' evenings, and via an online

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need to do better?

application. Parents comment positively about staff and the support they provide to help children to understand and manage their feelings and emotions. Parents feel reassured by the positive relationships that staff build with children and themselves. n Staff state that they are very happy and feel supported by leaders and managers. They receive one-to-one supervision meetings and attend monthly staff meetings. However, the monitoring and coaching of staff is not fully effective to help all staff to develop their confidence in extending children's learning to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

All staff complete safeguarding training, to help them identify and act upon concerns relating to children's safety and welfare. Those responsible for appointing staff have completed safer recruitment training, to ensure that individuals are suitable and competent to carry out their role. The manager carries out regular risk assessments to ensure the safety of the environment and to reduce any identified risks. The premises and outdoor area are clean and secure. Staff can identify what to do if they have a concern about the behaviour or conduct of an employee. They understand in what circumstances and how these concerns must be escalated.

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should:

n review the deployment of staff during routine activities indoors to provide all children with consistent, high-quality interactions n help staff to provide children with consistent and clear instructions to further support children to know what is expected of them n further strengthen the support for staff to help them develop their confidence to further extend children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 206915 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10264886 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 25 Number of children on roll 28 Name of registered person Youlgrave Pre-School Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07494 522615 Date of previous inspection 29 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Youlgrave Playschool registered in 2000 and is located in Youlgrave, Derbyshire. The playschool employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The playschool operates during school term time. Sessions are on Monday 8am until 4pm, Tuesday 9am until 1pm, Wednesday 8am until 5pm, Thursday 8am until 4.30pm and Friday 9am until 3.25pm. The playschool 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, deputy manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the playschool 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 quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out joint observations of routines and activities with the manager and deputy manager. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the playschool. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their

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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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