Whitley Pre-School Playgroup

Inspection of Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Spencer Road Methodist Church, Spencer Road, Wigan WN1 2QR

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this vibrant and exciting environment that highly skilled staff have planned for them. They explore a wealth of inspiring activities, which stimulate their interest and curiosity. Giggles echo from outside where children investigate in the mud kitchen. They pour and empty containers, then carefully refill them with spoons, playing together cooperatively. Their consistently positive attitude towards playing and learning shines through as they chatter together, taking turns.

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The provision is outstanding

Children love coming to the playgroup, they are very content and settled. They have close relationships with key adults, who are passionate and dedicated to offering all children exceptional experiences. Children develop their talents and interests from the wealth of exciting activities that have been thoughtfully planned. Older children immerse themselves at the extensively resourced craft area, younger children share musical instruments as they sing 'Happy Birthday'. Children demonstrate superb attitudes towards their play and learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Staff go above and beyond to meet the needs of all children and their families. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified rapidly and exceptionally well supported by staff working closely with other professionals. As a result children with SEND make rapid progress. For example, children who were non-verbal when they started at the playgroup are now communicating confidently.

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n The quality of the education is exceptional. The curriculum is embedded securely and superbly well planned and sequenced for all children. There is a strong focus on learning through the meticulously planned environment staff have created. As a result, children consistently demonstrate their new learning and skills. n Through expert leadership and management, the manager shares her vision with staff and families of providing a high-quality education to all. This helps them to work together and consistently improve outcomes for children. The manager supports staff to continually further their professional development. Training opportunities support staff's interests and meet children's needs. n Staff support children to become deeply engaged in their play. Children are excited when they use metal detectors to discover numbers hiding in the sand tray. Older children have exceptional concentration, these are valuable skills for

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life and for moving on to the next stage of their learning. n Since COVID-19, the manager recognises communication and language development as an utmost priority. It is promoted to a consistently high standard. This is improving the outcomes for the children's spoken language and increasing their vocabulary. Children are well prepared to be fluent readers as they learn literacy skills. Staff promote a love of reading through shared stories

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11 July 2024 and weekly library books. Children's listening skills are exceptional. n Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills every day. Experienced staff organise resources in an exciting way. Younger children roll and pinch dough to develop strength in their little fingers. Outside, older children are able to pedal bikes, run, jump and climb. Children are supported to develop superb physical skills. n The manager and staff have fantastic parent partnerships. Parents are highly valued as their child's most important educator. Parents are provided with a wealth of information, including specific ways they can continue learning at home with individual learning packs. They are involved in all aspects of their children's learning, including sharing library books from playgroup to support learning new vocabulary and literacy skills. Children greatly benefit from the collaborative approach to their learning. Parents consistently praise the caring

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and dedicated staff team. Parents highly recommend this playgroup. n Children who speak English as an additional language benefit from expert support from staff learning about their home language and traditions. This learning is promoted superbly through staff's close relationships with parents. Staff role model new vocabulary as they play attentively and encourage interaction with other children. Children are speaking with increasing confidence and early friendships are blossoming. n Children benefit from excellent first-hand experiences. Each week, they join local residents for a coffee morning and children's own grandparents visit the playgroup regularly. Children explore their local community as they visit the local shops and post letters. This helps children learn about people and the community around them and prepares them well for life in modern Britain. n Children learn to develop healthy habits and life skills. The manager realises the

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importance of this and invites visitors to the playgroup to help children learn about road safety. Staff support families to encourage children to brush their teeth consistently at home and how to keep their children safe on the internet. Children have daily exercise and drink fresh water. These activities promote healthy habits for their future. n The staff know the children and their families so very well. They take time to get to know children before they start at the setting and have regular catch up with the parents. Transitions are managed seamlessly. Staff ensure that children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. They arrange visits from their teachers at their new schools, this means children are familiar with staff before the start. Staff focus on boosting children's listening and attention skills to help them to develop the skills they need to get the most benefit from school.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538105 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10350990 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01942208622 Date of previous inspection 25 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Whitley Pre-School Playgroup registered in 2016. The playgroup is accessible to all children aged from two years and opens Monday to Friday, 8.50am until 2.50pm, during school term times. The playgroup employs five members of staff. The manager holds early years professional status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the playgroup 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 inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the playgroup and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children interacted and asked the inspector questions during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 manager spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a mathematical activity 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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