Poppleton Rd Playgroup

Inspection of Poppleton Rd Playgroup The Annex,Poppleton Rd Primary School, Poppleton Rd, York YO26 4UP

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are stimulated and motivated to learn in this busy playgroup. They benefit from a well-organised environment and well-planned curriculum that focuses on their next steps in learning. Carefully thought out resources capture their interest. For example, children develop their understanding of technology when they use cameras to record their learning. They have created a book of photos which they share with parents and use to look back and remember previous learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. They are supported by calm and patient staff who help them to manage their behaviour. Children begin to understand the impact that their actions have on others. They learn to be kind, share and play cooperatively. Children are learning that they live in a diverse community and to be respectful and tolerant of others.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from playing outside in the fresh air in all weathers. They also enjoy activities provided by outside agencies that focus on their physical development. They learn to work together as a team, listen to instructions and how to line up. Children sit with staff to have their lunch. This is an opportunity for conversations in small groups, and it shows children that mealtimes can be a social occasion. All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the eventual move to school.

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need to do better?

n New committee members and a new manager in the playgroup work together with staff to continually make improvements to care and learning experiences for children. Leaders continually evaluate the setting and are fully aware of the strengths and weaknesses within their practice. They place a strong focus on developing staff's confidence and self-esteem. They have implemented an effective programme of professional development that is supporting all staff to improve their practice. n The playgroup works in close partnership with teachers to prepare children for the move on to school. Children learn basic phonics, how to behave and how to play with other children. They begin to understand why good hygiene is important, and become independent in personal care routines. The playgroup has introduced activities that reflect those children will encounter in school. For instance, children use number blocks. Younger children start to recognise

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numbers and begin to understand quantities. Older children begin to recognise how many objects are in a group without needing to count them. Children safely use resources, such as glue, sticky tape and scissors. n Children have access to writing materials. They use pens and notepads in their role play to take orders in their café. They use large chalks on blackboards to

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27 June 2023 draw and write on a bigger scale. Staff promote children's love of reading. Children choose a book to take home each week to read with their parents, and staff monitor this to make sure books are changed regularly. n Children build on their knowledge of mathematics throughout their play. They learn to solve problems during construction activities. They use charts to measure their height. They use rulers and tape measures to record how big the towers are that they have made from construction blocks. Staff support children's understanding of time. They use visual aids, such as sand timers, so that children know when it's nearly time to tidy their toys away or their turn with a toy as ended. n Leaders use additional funding well to enhance learning for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These children benefit from one-to-one support from their key person. This focuses on children

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developing the skills they need for school, such as putting on shoes and a coat, and improving their attention and listening skills. This extra support also helps children to participate in lively group activities where they build on their social skills. n Overall, staff promote children's communication and language skills highly successfully. Children demonstrate a broad vocabulary. Staff help them to build sentences during their play, such as 'That's a big starfish'. Staff use pictures to help children with SEND communicate. However, staff do not provide enough opportunities for children to use their home language in their play and learning. n Parents value the care and learning that staff provide. They appreciate the support and advice they receive in managing issues at home, such as unwanted behaviour. Parents receive regular feedback about their children's progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The playgroup works closely with parents, other professionals and school to make sure children are kept safe and protected. Staff have a good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues, such as children who might be at risk from extreme behaviours. They know the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child or an adult. Leaders implement robust recruitment procedures. Effective induction and support for new staff means that they have a clear understanding of their role and responsibilities. Staff remind children of rules that are in place to keep them safe, such as not running indoors.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to develop and use their home language in play and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426737 Local authority York Inspection number 10248172 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Poppleton Road Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07749 315954 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Poppleton Rd Playgroup registered in 2011 and is situated in the Poppleton area of York. The playgroup employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3. The playgroup opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 9.05am until 1.05pm. The playgroup provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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 manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together. They discussed how the manager organised different aspects of learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about activities they enjoy when they attend the setting. n The inspector considered parents' feedback and discussed working with different families with the manager. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke to members of the committee about their role, she observed staff practice and held discussions with staff members about the work that they do.

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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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