Sunninghill Playcentre

Inspection of Sunninghill Playcentre 3-4 Chapmans Courtyard, High Street, Sunninghill, Berkshire SL5 9NF

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

Children arrive at the nursery happy and confident. The key-person approach is firmly embedded to help children feel safe and secure. Staff work hard to get to know the children's families. This helps them to talk with the children about their interests at home, such as swimming lessons. Children are very confident to approach their familiar adults for comfort and reassurance.

p.2

The provision is good

Overall, leaders and staff plan a highly ambitious curriculum based on themes and the children's interests. They recognise the importance of children learning about the community they live in, and plan regular trips in the village. For example, a recent walk to the local fields was planned to support the themes of road safety and autumn. Children confidently recall how they cross a road, explaining that they 'stop, look and listen'. This helps them learn about how to keep themselves safe. Furthermore, staff use leaves and fir cones the children have collected to create inspiring sensory trays. Children thoroughly enjoy taking part in an activity as they investigate the difference between a squash and a pumpkin. They learn new words, such as 'smaller' and 'ginormous', as they compare the different sizes of the squash and pumpkin. Staff use a wide range of vocabulary as children explore. This encourages children to use new vocabulary in their play.

p.2

The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. Staff support children's behaviour with a consistent approach. For instance, they implement various reward strategies when children make good choices. This helps children to make positive decisions.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children's physical development is well promoted. Staff plan spaces for babies to develop movement and walking skills. This helps to promote their core strength and balance. Older children develop the small muscles in their hands. For example, staff book appointments with the children in the role play hairdresser's. Children mark make with a purpose in their notepads with pencils. This prepares children for later writing. n Staff use action songs to support children's speaking and listening skills. For instance, staff dance with the children and help them identify different parts of their bodies as they sing. Children thoroughly enjoy these sessions. They listen intently for the instructions as they move their bodies and balance beanbags on their heads. All children develop good communication and language skills. n Staff complete regular observations of children's development. They have a clear understanding of what they want children to learn next. Overall, children access

p.2

need to do better?

a well-sequenced curriculum that builds on what they already know and can do. However, the quality of staff's teaching is variable during some adult-led activities. For instance, staff do not adapt teaching fully effectively to match

p.2

need to do better?

18 October 2024 children's individual needs. This means that, at times, children are not fully supported to extend their learning. n Staff positively promote books and the love of reading with the children. Even the youngest children choose and handle books carefully. Staff have a focused story that they read out loud in an exciting way, which captures the children's imagination. This helps to foster children's love and respect for books. n Staff promote children's independence skills well. Children use the toilet themselves and wash their hands. Staff encourage and help young children to use cutlery at mealtimes. This helps prepares them for their future transitions. n Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. They set clear and consistent boundaries to help children to know what is expected of them. Children respect the staff and listen well. They know the nursery routines well. This supports their positive attitude to learning.

p.2

need to do better?

n Staff work well in partnership with parents. Leaders and staff invest time in getting to know the children and their family well before they attend. This helps them build trusting relationships with the parents. Staff share regular information with parents about their children's learning. This helps parents to continue their child's learning at home. n Leaders' self-evaluation is mostly accurate and identifies areas for further development. They implement a programme of training to help develop the practice and knowledge of staff. For example, staff have attended training on how to promote positive behaviour. This supports children's well-being. However, leaders do not always precisely identify how to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level. This means staff's teaching is variable across the nursery.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

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

p.3

should:

n strengthen the monitoring and coaching of staff, to help staff provide more consistent support for children's learning during adult-led activities.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY423197 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10363865 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

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

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 34 Number of children on roll 38 Name of registered person Sunninghill Play Centre Ltd

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 01344624074 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2019

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Sunninghill Playcentre registered in 2011. It is located in Sunninghill, Berkshire. The setting operates Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 5.30pm, and Friday, from 8am to 5pm, all year round. The nursery employs eight members of staff, of whom six hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 3. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The leader and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to staff, parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector and leader carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

p.5

Inspection activities

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

18 October 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6