Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup

Inspection of Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup Cullercoats Methodist Church, Broadway, Cullercoats NE30 3LJ

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children and parents are greeted warmly by staff as they arrive at the setting. The staff ensure that all children form appropriate bonds and attachments with themselves and their peers. Staff work with parents to help new children to settle. Children come for short visits based on their individual needs before they start. Staff find out about children's development from the start through discussions with parents and their own observations. Staff then confidently plan for children's individual next steps in their learning and development.

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The provision is good

All children are happy, calm and relaxed. Children are engaged in their learning. They independently access and explore the resources available. For example, children become engaged in a sticking activity, using glue and coloured sand. Staff encourage them to talk about the different textures using words, such as 'hard' and 'soft'. Children feel safe and secure. They behave well as they learn to follow routines and understand what staff expect of them. Any unwanted behaviour, such as running round the room, is quickly dealt with by staff. They remind children to use their 'walking feet' and explain that it is because they do not want them to fall over. When it is time to put the toys away staff encourage children to help.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection the manager and staff have worked hard to address the weaknesses that were raised. They have reviewed how they plan for the progress of individual children. As a team, they meet every Friday to discuss how children are progressing and what they need to do next. They consider whether their expectations are too high for a child or too low, and they then plan accordingly for the next week. This means all staff understand the individual progress of children and the learning they want them to gain. n Staff benefit from an effective programme of supervision. The manager observes staff and gives feedback on their performance. She also appreciates any feedback from staff on her performance. Staff have daily discussions about how the session has gone and what they can do to improve it. This all helps to improve practice and outcomes for all children. n Children are strongly supported to develop a love of reading. They enjoy sitting

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and listening to stories being read to them. They are encouraged to remember what a story is about. Staff pause during storytelling to see if children know what will happen next. Children become fully involved in the story. n Children's mathematical knowledge is supported well. They become familiar with numbers in everyday activities. For example, staff encourage them to count how many children are sat at the table for snack. They ask how many cups they need, and children are chosen to share the correct number out. Young children use shape sorters, where they work out which shape fits through the correct

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18 May 2023 hole. n Staff develop children's early literacy skills. Children learn to recognise their own name when they self-register with the help of their parent when they arrive. In group activities the manager asks children if they can see their name using the first letter. She adapts this for younger children by giving them small clues. This helps them to realise it is their name. n There is a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills. Staff talk to children during their play and repeat words and sentences that children say that have not been clear. This helps children to understand the correct pronunciation. Staff ask children lots of questions. However, they do not always pause to allow children the time they need to think and respond, before they answer for them. n Children develop their independence as part of getting ready for school. For instance, they learn to look after their own self-care needs, such as informing

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staff when they need the toilet. However, there are times where their independence is not promoted as much. For example, foods for snack, such as apples are cut up for them. Their drinks are poured by staff, when children could be learning how to do these safely themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Since the last inspection staff have attended several training courses. For example, they have attended safeguarding and 'Prevent' duty training. Staff demonstrate a good knowledge of child protection matters and what to do should they have concerns about a child's welfare. They have a clear understanding of what to do if any allegation is made against a member of staff, or if they have concerns about a colleague's conduct. Staff are now fully aware of their responsibilities around safeguarding. They use risk assessment to help keep children safe.

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should:

n strengthen staff's interactions and questioning skills so that they understand the importance of giving children more time to think and respond, to help develop their speech and language skills further n support staff to promote children's independence in everyday activities, such as snack time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310232 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10270262 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 27

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Name of registered person

Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 0191 251 5801 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup registered in 1999 and is located in North Tyneside. The playgroup employs four members of childcare staff, who hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The playgroup opens Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 11.30am.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager and inspector discussed how the manager organises their early years provision including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the manager about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager during snack time.

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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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