Winton Playgroup

Inspection of Winton Playgroup Girl Guides Association Guide Hut, Alderfield, Petersfield GU32 3LH

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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

Staff warmly greet parents and children at the door. Children show that they feel safe and secure, as they separate from their parents with ease. They know the routines of the day very well. For example, on arrival, they independently put their lunch box and water bottle away. Staff support children to settle well and place a strong focus on children's happiness. For example, they work with parents of new children to tailor settling-in sessions that meet children's needs.

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The provision is good

Staff want all children to be confident and inquisitive learners. They design the environment to provide children with plenty of opportunities to explore and investigate. Children have access to an inviting garden area that supports the development of large and small physical skills. For example, children immerse themselves in exploration when digging in soil and playing with water. This helps develop their fine motor skills and hand muscles in preparation for early writing.

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The provision is good

Staff encourage and support children to resolve their own conflicts. For instance, children know to use sand timers when they would like to take turns with a piece of equipment. Children have good manners and are learning to share and take turns. Staff plan experiences in the community that children may otherwise not have. For example, they visit the library, park and local shops. This helps to raise children's awareness of the local community and the wider world around them.

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n Children develop a love of books as they listen to familiar stories. Staff are engaging and encourage the children to think about what comes next. For instance, when reading the book 'Dear Zoo', the children join in with refrains and predict what animal will turn up next. This love of books helps to develop children's vocabulary and language skills. n Staff play alongside children and support their play ideas. They follow children's interests and use these to teach key skills. For instance, children squeal with delight as they investigate whether objects float or sink in the water tray. However, some planned group times are not always successful due to the deployment of staff. Occasionally, staff are preoccupied with other tasks, such as getting ready for mealtimes. At these times, younger children do not benefit from quality interactions with staff. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are delighted with the setting and

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express how much their children enjoy attending. They comment on the good communication and regular updates about their child's activities. Parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) report the excellent communication between staff and other professionals. n Many of the staff have worked at the setting for a number of years and

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3 July 2023 comment on how well supported they are. Staff are supported with supervision sessions and receive regular training opportunities to further develop their skills. For example, staff explain how recent training about loose parts has helped them to support children's imagination and extend their play. n The manager has effective processes in place to ensure that children with SEND are quickly identified. She works closely with professionals involved with children to ensure the best outcomes for all children. Staff use additional funding well to meet children's needs. For example, they have used funding to provide an increased level of staffing to deliver intervention groups to promote language and communication skills. n Staff promote children's physical development well. Children have the opportunity to access a range of loose parts that help to build their strength and stamina. For example, they enthusiastically pick up tyres, crates and wooden

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planks to create their own obstacle course. They benefit from becoming involved in risk assessment and understand how to keep themselves safe in their play. n Staff have a clear aim for what they want all children to learn. They use everyday activities and routines to develop children's counting skills. However, there are times when staff do not introduce mathematical vocabulary, such as 'full' and 'empty', as children experiment with pouring water into a variety of containers. n Children are learning about healthy lifestyles. Staff provide children with healthy snacks and fresh drinking water. Children demonstrate good hygiene routines. They know to wash their hands after they use the toilet and before eating.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. They know the procedures to follow if they have a concern about a child's welfare. The manager makes sure that staff attend regular safeguarding training to keep their knowledge up to date. Staff understand the setting's whistle-blowing policy and are alert to any extreme views or behaviours that might indicate adults or children are being radicalised. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For instance, staff teach them about road safety when out in the community. Staff carry out regular checks of the environment to ensure that it is safe.

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should:

n organise staff deployment effectively during group times to maintain children's focus n strengthen opportunities for children to use mathematical vocabulary as they play and explore.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489583 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10295535 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 26 Number of children on roll 22 Name of registered person Winton Playgroup Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01730231797 Date of previous inspection 5 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Winton Playgroup registered in 2015. It is located in Petersfield, Hampshire. The setting operates during term time only. Sessions are available on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9am and 2.30pm, and between 9am and midday on a Wednesday. There are four staff employed, of whom one has an appropriate early years qualifications at level 6 and two at level 3. The pre-school receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years and also receives pupil premium funding.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the setting and discussed the early years curriculum. n Staff and children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. 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 looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager.

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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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