Kinlet Family Playgroup

Inspection of Kinlet Family Playgroup Kinlet C of E School, School Lane, Kinlet, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 3BQ

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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 happy. They are welcomed by smiling staff who offer warm greetings. Children leave their parents with ease. They wave to them while making their way to one of the many activities on offer. The environment is bright and organised to allow children to follow their interests and curiosities. As a result, children are confident learners and show high levels of engagement. Children are developing their independence. Staff encourage them to take part in daily tasks and self-care routines. For example, children help prepare morning snack. They cut fruit and share it, ensuring there is enough for all their friends. Leaders have embedded a consistent key-person approach, and children benefit from warm and caring relationships. This ensures that children receive tailored care and learning that is unique to them. This enables them to make the best possible progress.

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The provision is good

Leaders have created a stimulating curriculum that covers all areas of learning. Staff use good methods of teaching. They skilfully provide purposeful learning opportunities that support children's focus and attention. Children's behaviour is consistently good. Children enjoy listening to stories and joining in with singing. Staff sequence children's learning well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND benefit from individualised one-to-one support from their key person. All children make good progress from their starting points that ensures they are ready for school.

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need to do better?

n Leaders are clear about what they want children to learn. They are driven to provide a wide range of learning opportunities that allow children to develop skills and knowledge that are essential for future learning. For example, children wait patiently to begin planting seeds. They know that seeds must be planted in compost and that they require water to help them grow. However, children are not consistently given sufficient time to think and respond to questions asked of them. As a result, children do not always develop their critical thinking skills. n Leaders are committed to raise children's communication and language skills. Staff share their commitment and provide varying opportunities to fully immerse children in a language-rich environment. For example, children role play shopping. They talk about the items they have in their basket. They involve staff in guessing how much each item will cost. Others manipulate the dough and use

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one-handed tools. Staff provide excellent commentary, emphasising key words such as squeeze and squidgy. n Dedicated staff provide children with a wide range of purposeful learning opportunities. They encourage children to be active and engage in their chosen play. Their helpful teaching and guidance encourage children to have a go. This enables children to extend their curiosity and deepen their concentration.

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6 February 2025 n Leaders know the importance of promoting children's physical development. They provide an inviting outdoor area. The area offers varied opportunities for children to develop both their small and large muscles. For example, children are energetic as they run around with their friends, and they manoeuvre bikes around the tarmacked road. They share and take turns to fill, pour and stir their very own 'raspberry tea' concoctions. n Leaders and staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. Staff model respectful behaviours and boundaries. Children are listened to, and staff respond in a natural and in a respectful manner. Staff consistently praise children for their achievements, no matter how small. Children follow simple rules of the setting, and, therefore, children confidently regulate their behaviours. n Leaders have developed a solid planning and assessment system. Staff confidently deliver planned learning that reflects individual needs. They make

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accurate assessments of children's progress. Staff's practice is monitored by way of ad hoc and planned observation. Staff have termly supervision opportunities that allow one-to-one time with leaders. n Parent partnerships are strong. Parents speak highly of the setting and staff. They are confident their children are cared for. They comment on how friendly the staff are and appreciate the information that is shared about their children's day. Parents talk positively of the support they received when starting at the setting and the kindness that staff showed. They also speak of the progress their children have made in a short time.

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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 support staff to give children sufficient time to think and respond when questions are asked to help them develop their critical thinking skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 224125 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10376272 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 20 Number of children on roll 29 Name of registered person Kinlet Family Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07794166514 Date of previous inspection 23 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Kinlet Family Playgroup registered in 1994 and is managed by a voluntary management committee. It is situated within the grounds of Kinlet Church of England Primary School in Bewdley, Worcestershire. The playgroup employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds early years professional status, two hold qualifications at level 6, four at level 3, and two at level 2. The playgroup opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 9am to 3.15pm. The playgroup offers government funded sessions for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector spoke with the manager about the leadership and management of the setting. 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 inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documents.

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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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