Gotham Pre-School Playgroup

Inspection of Gotham Pre-School Playgroup Gotham Cp School, Kegworth Road, Gotham, NOTTINGHAM NG11 0JS

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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 are greeted by welcoming staff who know them well. This helps children to settle quickly and confidently and say 'goodbye' to their parents and carers. Children explore a range of well-planned activities that are tailored to their interests and development needs. For instance, they learn about empathy and compassion as they join in a hospital role-play activity. Staff encourage children's learning as they demonstrate how to use stethoscopes, explaining how doctors and nurses look after people. Children demonstrate previous learning as they pretend to use tongue sticks and gently look in each other's mouths.

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The provision is good

Children learn to behave well and develop a strong sense of responsibility. The staff have high expectations for behaviour and encourage respectful listening. Children respond to their gentle guidance as they help to tidy away toys, participate in activities and remind each other of the pre-school rules. Children develop positive relationships as staff support them by encouraging them to take turns and share resources during activities. This reinforcement creates a positive and supportive atmosphere in which children flourish.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and staff ensure strong partnerships with parents and carers. Staff maintain good communications, such as adding new information to the outdoor noticeboard and sending out regular newsletters to encourage home-based learning. Leaders maintain an open dialogue with staff and parents to ensure that all children's needs are met. n Staff plan a range of activities to enhance children's understanding of the people who help us. As part of a theme focused on different occupations, children learn about the role of builders. They learn about the construction process, including how builders create cement. To further their understanding, the staff encourage the children to engage in hands-on exploration, mixing sand with shaving foam to create their own 'cement'. Children discuss the texture of the resulting mixture, making connections between their experiment and the real-world work of builders. n Staff are committed to inclusivity and support for all children, including those

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with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They recognise each child's unique strengths and help children reach their full potential. In close collaboration with parents, they set meaningful and achievable goals, for example, encouraging children to participate in social activities, such as lunchtime or peer interactions. Staff celebrate children's milestones and the challenges children overcome, and they praise their accomplishments. n Leaders have an ambitious vision to develop the curriculum beyond the pre- school. As a result, they plan experiences, for example farm visits and

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10 October 2024 community outreach initiatives, such as leaflet distribution for the village bonfire event. These opportunities broaden children's horizons and foster children's understanding of their local community. n The staff encourages children to be independent. Children learn to follow daily routines and manage self-care tasks. Staff teach children the importance of hygiene routines as children wash their hands before eating and after using the bathroom. Children confidently collect their outdoor clothing and attempt to put it on before going outside to play. n Overall, staff plan a wide range of age-appropriate indoor and outdoor learning experiences for children. Children are encouraged to move between the spaces and select activities. While the overall experience is positive, the staff do not carefully consider what additional guidance and support some children need to help them settle and become immersed in an activity. Consequently, some

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children do not receive the support they need to help them develop their concentration skills. n Leaders foster a culture of professional development by providing regular opportunities for staff to reflect on their performance and set ambitious goals to enhance their knowledge and skills. Staff appreciate these growth opportunities, feeling supported and empowered in their roles. n Staff support parents by providing regular updates on their child's progress, formally through written information and informally through conversations and observations. As a result, a strong partnership with parents has been established, and parents report feeling well supported.

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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 strengthen support for children to help them settle at activities and develop strong concentration skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412426 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10355042 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 21 Number of children on roll 17 Name of registered person Gotham Pre-School Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07480 708965 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Gotham Pre-School Playgroup registered in 2010 and is located in Gotham, Nottingham. The pre-school employs four members of childcare staff. Of whom, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one holds level 2. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 9am to 3.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The manager shared a range of documentation, such as evidence of staff's qualification and paediatric first-aid qualifications. n The inspector and the manager completed a learning walk of the pre-school where they discussed the early years provision and the aims of the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on the children's learning. n A joint observation with the pre-school manager was carried out during a craft activity. n The inspector held discussions with the staff and the manager throughout the visit. n The inspector spoke with grandparents and took account of parents' written feedback.

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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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