Willford Village Playgroup

Inspection of Wilford Village Playgroup The Centre-Victorian Building, Main Road, Wilford Village, Nottingham NG11 7AL

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are welcomed into the playgroup by the attentive, caring and friendly staff. They are provided with a wide range of activities and experiences to support their interests and learning. All staff plan an exciting curriculum to entice children, including for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to explore, have a go and develop the necessary skills for their future learning. Children settle quickly and behave well. Staff make it a priority to ensure they get to know the children and offer lots of reassurance where needed. Children build secure attachments with staff, particularly with their key person.

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The provision is good

Children are immersed in a language-rich environment. For example, during a sensory activity, staff provide a running commentary to children. They encourage children to participate in back-and-forth conversations as they talk about the textures and smells. Children share what they have made, such as faces and islands, using dough, acorns, conkers, and cinnamon sticks. Children benefit from lots of meaningful learning outside. During a football activity, children practise their physical and listening skills and follow instructions well. They wait to hear the words 'go' or 'blast off' before they kick the balls. Children scream with delight as they race to retrieve their ball and place it back on top of the cones.

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need to do better?

n The committee and manager have worked closely with other professionals to successfully address the action raised at the last inspection. They have improved recruitment and vetting procedures to ensure the suitability of all committee members. The committee now has a clear understanding of when to provide Ofsted with the necessary information to ensure required suitability checks can be carried out for committee members. Only when these checks are completed will committee members be involved in supporting staff and dealing with the safety and welfare of children. Children's safety and welfare are now assured. n All staff place a strong focus on meeting children's emotional needs. They gather a wide range of information from parents and other professionals who are involved with children before they start at the setting or transition to another group room. Staff use their observations of children to plan activities and

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need to do better?

experiences that they know children are interested in. As a result, children settle quickly and demonstrate they feel secure. For example, children select toys and are familiar with routines, such as mealtimes, nappy changing and sleep times. n Staff help children understand what is expected of them. They manage any minor disputes with consistent strategies and a calm approach. As a result, children practise these with their friends to resolve their own minor disputes independently. For example, when younger children are learning to share toys, older children put up their hands and say, 'Stop, kind hands'.

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need to do better?

9 September 2025 n Staff skilfully weave mathematics throughout the day during children's play. They help children to count, name colours and compare sizes. Children are encouraged by staff to work cooperatively as they build with construction sets. Staff help children measure the height of their constructions and introduce new words to help build on children's mathematical language, such as large, small, higher, and shorter. n Overall, staff engage well with children, providing them with guidance and support. However, on occasions, children who are quiet and less confident are not always encouraged by staff to become as involved in activities and learning, compared to more confident, independent and articulate children. n The manager and staff work very closely with parents and external agencies to ensure targeted support for children already identified with SEND is maintained. They use their knowledge of the children and their families to establish how to

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need to do better?

best use additional funding. Furthermore, early interventions are sought for children who may have emerging needs. Staff gather relevant information from their observations of children's play and have discussions with parents to ensure prompt referrals for support. This ensures all children build on their skills and make good progress given their starting points. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents comment how staff are very supportive and how well their children are developing in their skills. They also comment how staff share ideas with them to support their child's continued learning at home.

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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 staff's understanding and practice of how to engage all children to support their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433595 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10413812 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 Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 44 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person Wilford Village Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 0115 945 5463 Date of previous inspection 26 June 2025

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Information about this early years setting

Wilford Village Playgroup registered in 2011 and is situated in Wilford, Nottingham. The playgroup employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, nine hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The playgroup opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 8.45am until 3.30pm. The playgroup provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.

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Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The manager and inspector completed an evaluation of an observation of an activity together. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the parents' written comments and the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the manager, a committee member, staff and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The manager provided the inspector with relevant documentation.

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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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