Barwell Village Hall Playgroup

Inspection of Barwell Village Hall Playgroup 80 High Street, Barwell, Leicester LE9 8DQ

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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 in this playgroup settle quickly. Staff gently encourage children to separate from their parents on arrival and begin to play. Staff carefully consider the support they provide to improve children's independence. For example, they encourage children to hang their coats up, collect their lunch boxes and put on their shoes. Staff plan activities to support children's interests. Children are encouraged to make choices and develop their own ideas. For example, staff offer children different-coloured paint and craft materials to help them create pictures in the art area. They offer lots of praise and encouragement as they teach children how to use glue sticks and make marks with different tools. This support helps children to recognise their own achievements and feel proud to show off their work.

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The provision is good

Staff help children to extend activities and further develop their imaginations. For example, staff encourage children to build ramps when playing with the toy cars. They provide chalk and offer ideas as children draw roads, rivers and grass to drive around. This helps extend children's learning and motivates them to concentrate for longer periods of time.

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The provision is good

Staff support children's good behaviour. When children make mistakes, such as taking a toy from a friend, the staff help them to understand how their behaviour affects others. They help children to consider how they might make different choices next time. Children develop physical skills outside as they climb obstacles. Staff provide climbing equipment to encourage them to manoeuvre under, over and through. Children learn different ways to jump and how to land safely on mats.

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need to do better?

n The staff communicate effectively with the children and their parents, which helps to develop good relationships. They gather information from parents regarding children's learning at home. Staff use this information to help them plan activities and expand children's experiences. For example, staff provide activities outdoors. They help children share and learn about taking turns as they use the equipment. They teach children to climb, balance and complete obstacle courses. n Staff assess children's development to help them understand their capabilities. They plan activities that generally help children to learn new skills. However, staff do not always carefully consider what they want individual children to learn from activities. This means children are not always fully supported to build on what they already know and can do. n The staff set high expectations for the children to learn about themselves and

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develop relationships with others. They set expectations that are based on the

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19 September 2023 individual child's age and ability. For example, staff teach older children to use mirrors to identify parts of the face and then teach them about emotions. Younger children are supported to sing songs to learn the different parts of the body. n Staff generally support children's communication and language. They encourage children's conversations and actively listen to what they say. However, some staff ask children lots of questions in quick succession without providing them with enough time to think and respond. n Staff carefully consider a range of ways to support children's learning during routines. They teach children to count as they select different foods for snack. Staff teach children about healthy eating and why they follow good hygiene routines. For example, they teach children why they need to wash their hands thoroughly and to sit still for snack. n The newly appointed manager is keen to drive improvements. She and her staff

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are working together to improve the curriculum for the children. For example, during staff meetings, they are focusing on developing knowledge and sharing good practices. Skills are shared to improve consistency when managing behaviour and children's attitudes to learning. n Staff support children with additional needs and those who require additional support effectively. For example, staff help children to communicate by offering them simple words for them to copy. The manager works with local agencies to gain extra support for children and their families. n Parents speak highly of the staff. They know their child's key person and understand what their children have been learning during their time in the playgroup. They praise how the staff prepare their child for the next stages of learning. For example, parents state they work closely with local primary schools and teach children to make new friends.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and staff know the main signs and symptoms of abuse. They use this knowledge to help keep children safe from harm. Staff understand the need to work with other agencies to report concerns or gain advice. They know how to report allegations. Leaders and staff are well trained in safeguarding. For example, they understand the risks associated with county lines, being online and the 'Prevent' Duty. Staff understand the playgroup policies and procedures. Leaders and staff know how to keep records of their concerns.

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should:

n develop clearer links between the intent and delivery of activities to shape these

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19 September 2023 to the learning needs of each child n give children enough time to process their thoughts, to enable them to respond to questions and express their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471590 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10288823 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Mrs Hayley Garnham and Mrs Carole Smout Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 07916635797 Date of previous inspection 1 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Barwell Village Hall Playgroup registered in 2013 and is located in Barwell, Leicestershire. The playgroup employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The playgroup opens Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 8.55am to 2.55pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and from 8.55am to 11.55am, on Monday and Friday. The playgroup provides funded early education for two- and three-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 and the inspector discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the staff, the children and the parents during the inspection. n The manager and the inspector carried two joint observations. n The inspector held discussions with the manager and the nominated individual. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including the suitability of staff and first-aid qualifications.

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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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