Ellistown Playgroup
Ellistown Cp School, Whitehill Road, Ellistown, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1EN
Type of Institution
Nursery
Age group
2-4 years old
Number of places
30 places
Number of staff
Not yet updated
Ofsted Rating
Good
Summary
- The provision requires improvement On arrival, children demonstrate they feel safe and secure as they happily wave goodbye to their parents.
- They are eager to come into the setting and enjoy the company of staff.
- Children establish trusting relationships and have a good sense of belonging.
- Since the last inspection, the provider has made some positive changes to the playgroup.
- However, there are stil some weaknesses in the quality of education, which do not fully support the learning needs of all children.
- The manager describes a broad and balanced curriculum to promote children's learning.
- Some activities are implemented wel .
- For instance, during a play dough activity, children look through their favourite books.
- They identify an animal they would like to create, such as a monkey or snake.
- They use their imagination and small finger muscles to carefully arrange googly eyes and pipe cleaners to the play dough animal.
- Children ask staff questions, such as 'What is that black bit in the eye?' Staff explain it is the pupil and direct the children to look in the mirror to see their pupil.
- However, the curriculum is not always delivered consistently.
- For example, during some activities, staff do not focus on the learning intentions.
- As a result, children do not remain engaged and lose interest quickly.
- Staff support children to understand the routines of the day and know when it is time to tidy up and wash hands.
- Staff consistently praise children for their efforts, achievements and positive behaviours.
- Children develop confidence and a positive self-esteem.
- What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?n The manager is dedicated to her role and appreciates staff's commitment andcontributions to the playgroup.
- However, she does not provide targeted support for individual staff or regular one-to-one meetings.
- The one-to-one meetings that are carried out do not identify clear objectives for staff to work towards or training needs.
- Therefore, staff's goals for improvement are often not identified and the teaching practice is inconsistent.n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are wel caredfor.
- The special educational needs coordinator for the playgroup works very closely with parents and a wide range of external professionals to ensure the needs of children with SEND are met.
- This joined-up approach helps to ensure that activities and routines benefit children and help them to learn and develop.n The children choose from a healthy range of fruits and yoghurts at snack time.
- Mealtimes are relaxing, calm, and social times.
- Staff support children's good health and hygiene by ensuring they wash their hands before eating.
- Staff say that they talk to children about the importance of brushing teeth.
- However, parents report that information is not shared with them about how the
Extract from latest Ofsted Report.
Overview
Manager
Not yet updated
Owner
Rennocks, Georgina
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises
Provider subtype
Sessional day care
Local authority
Leicestershire
Parliamentary Constituency
North West Leicestershire
Education Stages
Year Founded
03/9/2018
Education Provision
Education Stages
Nursery / Early Years
0 - 3 year olds
Care Provision
Open all year
Open during half term
Full-day care sessions
Half-day care sessions
Before School care arrangement with local schools
After School care arrangement with local schools
School Holiday care for local school pupils
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Ofsted
Breakdown of Ofsted Rating: 19/5/2022
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