Ilford Lane Under 5's Playgroup

Inspection of Ilford Lane Under 5's Playgroup St Mary & St Erconwald Church Hall, Khartoum Road, Ilford IG1 2NR

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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 arrive with excitement for the day in this inclusive and nurturing setting. Practitioners know the children well and warmly greet them. They have good settling-in practices and take the time to understand each individual child. Children settle well, they feel secure and form strong bonds with their key persons.

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The provision is good

Children understand the behaviour that is expected of them. They kindly pass resources and are friendly towards each other. Practitioners support children with positive role modelling. This helps children to learn how to treat others respectfully.

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The provision is good

The manager has put an ambitious educational programme in place, with familiar routines which promotes children's learning well. The focus of the learning programme supports children's learning in the prime areas. The special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) alongside practitioners create an inclusive environment. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support. This helps create a sense of belonging and provides opportunities for children with SEND to interact well and learn alongside their peers. Practitioners tailor support and interventions, addressing children's individual needs and preferences well. This helps all children to make good progress from their starting points at the setting.

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need to do better?

n Practitioners promote a sense of responsibility and children receive challenge to support their independence. For example, children use a water pump to collect their water independently and take it to other areas in the outside area. Practitioners explain to children how to gather the water more efficiently. In preparation for mealtimes, children clean tables, sing a handwashing song as they independently get ready for mealtimes. This supports children to gain the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. n Practitioners skilfully support the teaching of mathematics. They carefully plan learning experiences to give children an early understanding of mathematics. For example, when children jump on the small indoor trampoline, they count for themselves and for their friends. Children are confident at using mathematics skills in their play and enjoy celebrating their achievements with others.

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n Practitioners support children who are learning to speak English as an additional language well. There is a good focus on building children's vocabulary. Practitioners help parents to understand the importance of children using their home languages. n The manager supports parents well. They are invited to workshops and celebratory events in the setting. Practitioners signpost families to events in the local community. They introduce children to different cultures and traditions that

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21 May 2024 may differ from their own. This helps children understand the world around them and prepares them for life in modern Britain. n Children enjoy listening to stories. Practitioners help children to expand their vocabulary and enhance their language skills. However, during group story times, there are many interruptions and distractions, and some children disengage. This means that children do not benefit fully from all learning opportunities. n Practitioners provide opportunities for children to be physically active. Children safely jump on the indoor trampoline, build using construction and use the slide outside. They splash and manipulate sand and other sensory materials. Practitioners promote children's physical development skills well. n Practitioners support children to learn about the local community. All children have opportunities to go and visit the local shops. Children and staff shop for the

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foods they eat at snacktime. This supports children's health and well-being. n The manager provides practitioners with effective supervision sessions and supports them to develop their practice further. She holds regular staff meetings and offers further strategies to build on their skills and confidence. Practitioners feel valued and receive good support from the manager. n Parents say they are happy with the care the practitioners provide to their children. They talk about how much the children enjoy the songs they learn and talk about their friends at the setting. Practitioners share information on ideas of how parents can support learning at home. All children benefit from effective support from practitioners.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n help practitioners to develop group story times so that children can listen without distraction and benefit from the rich learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495240 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10335612 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 47 Name of registered person Filipi, Lindita

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reference number

Telephone number 07877410754 Date of previous inspection 21 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Ilford Lane Under 5's Playgroup registered in 2015 and is located in Ilford. The setting provides both part-time and full-time sessions on Monday to Friday, from 9.15am to 4pm, during term time only. The setting currently employs six practitioners, including the manager. Of these, five practitioners hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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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 joined the inspector on a learning walk. She talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what practitioners want children to learn. n The deputy manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n The inspector spoke with practitioners during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with parents to gather their views of the setting.

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Inspection activities

21 May 2024 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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