Wordsley Pre-School & Playgroup

Inspection of Wordsley Pre-School & Playgroup The Wordsley School, Brierley Hill Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 5SP

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children benefit from a well-designed outdoor space at this pre-school. Staff carefully organise the outdoor environment to promote children's physical development. Children are inspired to explore the outdoor space with curiosity. They fill buckets with small stones and tip them into cement mixers. They watch as the stones spin and talk about them moving 'around and around'. Children enjoy the designated space to use wheeled vehicles. They ride around, following each other to different destinations. Staff encourage children who are stuck in a 'traffic jam' to find ways to keep moving. They ask children 'who should move first?'. Children identify that the car at the front should move and then they all follow. They smile at their successful resolution.

p.2

The provision is good

Children's emotional well-being is prioritised. Staff recognise when children are struggling to settle. They respond calmly to children and offer them cuddles. Children have time with staff to feel reassured and relaxed. Staff acknowledge the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's social development. They organise routines and activities with this in mind. Children have opportunities to play alongside each other and learn to play cooperatively with support. They are beginning to make friendships and understand how they can work together during their play.

p.2

need to do better?

n The curriculum is designed to prioritise children's personal, social and emotional development, and communication and language. Staff spend time talking to children as they play. They describe what children are doing and add to their vocabulary. For example, as children play with dinosaurs in the sand, staff name them and describe their features. n Staff are attentive to children. They recognise when children are feeling upset or angry and label these emotions for children, reassuring them and offering comfort. However, when children struggle with their behaviour, staff do not always respond consistently to children. As a result, children do not always know what is expected of them. n Staff plan an environment that encompasses all areas of learning. Children have opportunities to develop their number recognition and practise tracing letters. They sit with staff and create pictures of ice creams using glue and coloured

p.2

need to do better?

balls of paper. However, there are times when children are not fully absorbed in their learning. Children lose interest in planned activities and move on to play with something else. Therefore, children do not always attain the learning intended for them. n Staff review children's progress regularly. Key persons know what children need to learn next. They observe children during their play and assess what they have

p.2

need to do better?

17 May 2023 learned. They create appropriate next steps and plan activities that incorporate children's developmental stage and interests. n Parents speak highly of the pre-school. They comment on the support that they are shown from staff, and how staff have helped their children to settle quickly. Parents express the joy that their children feel when they arrive at the pre- school and comment on the way they are greeted by staff. They receive regular communication and feel listened to if they have anything they want to discuss. n Children learn to be independent. They are encouraged to carry out their own personal care routines and are offered support when needed. Children put their own shoes and coats on to play outdoors and help staff to tidy up at transition times. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. Staff promptly identify any gaps in children's development and create individual

p.2

need to do better?

support plans for them. Parents contribute to children's learning targets and any referrals to external agencies are made swiftly. Staff seek advice from external agencies to ensure that children make good progress. n Leaders have addressed the actions raised at their last inspection. They have reviewed their processes for notifying Ofsted of any changes to the provision and understand their responsibilities to ensure that this happens within a specific timeframe.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

Staff understand their responsibilities to keep children safe. They know signs that a child may be at risk of harm and talk confidently about the procedures they should follow if a concern arises. Leaders ensure that staff have up-to-date safeguarding and first-aid training. They risk assess the environment and take action to make sure that children are safe. They have an effective fire evacuation procedure, which children follow with confidence when they hear the fire alarm. Leaders have robust recruitment procedures in place to ensure that staff who are working with children are suitable to do so.

p.3

should:

n support practitioners to ensure that behaviour strategies are applied consistently across the pre-school n strengthen the planning and implementation of adult-led activities to build on what children need to learn.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY367438 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10269479 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 39 Name of registered person Wordsley Pre-School & Playgroup C.I.C.

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01384 918740 Date of previous inspection 22 November 2022

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Wordsley Pre-School & Playgroup registered in 2009 and is based in Stourbridge. The pre-school employs six members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are held on Monday from 9.10am to 12.10pm, and on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.10am to 3.10pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the pre-school 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 spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

17 May 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6