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Little Bears Playgroup
Little Bears Playgroup, Oulton Abbey, Kibblestone road, ST15 8UW
Type of Institution
Nursery
Age group
- years old
Number of places
26 places
Number of staff
Not yet updated
Ofsted Rating
Good
Summary
- The provision is good Children are warmly welcomed into the setting, by staff who are kind, attentive and fun to be with.
- Children who are new to the setting and who may take longer to settle, receive constant reassurance and cuddles from staff.
- This helps to build their self-esteem and confidence to take part and join in with the activities that are provided.
- Children feel valued and listened to.
- They are asked for their thoughts and ideas.
- Children can choose songs they want to sing by selecting puppets that correspond to a nursery rhyme.
- They choose which books they want to listen to and contribute their thoughts and ideas on what is happening or going to happen.
- Younger children's communication and language skil s are wel supported.
- Staff make flash cards to help promote repetition in words, which supports early language.
- All children love playing outdoors.
- They practise their developing physical skil s in the large, wel -equipped open space the nursery has to offer.
- Children choose whether they want to swing, climb, hoopla or run about.
- They learn to take appropriate risks under supervision and the importance of sharing with friends and taking turns.
- Children make a line as they patiently wait for their turn to climb up the playhouse slide.
- They are reminded it is a 'one-way' system for their safety and those of their friends.
- On the whole, children behave wel .
- What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?n The provider, who is also the manager, leads her small, wel -qualified teameffectively.
- Staff are provided with opportunities to further develop their knowledge and expertise by attending training courses.
- This ensures that the quality of teaching is good.n The provider's curriculum is based around what children can do and what theyneed to learn next.
- Staff know the children very wel and precisely plan for their next steps in learning.
- Currently, the provider is trying new ways of planning for the children's curriculum, which is taken from the children's next steps.
- She evaluates how wel this is working and wil adapt practice as required.n Children fol ow a routine at nursery.
- However, this does not suit the differentages and understanding of some of the children who attend.
- For example, during circle time, when completing days of the week and finding the day and date, those children who cannot speak or read are not adequately supported.
- Consequently, children can, on occasion, become restless and bored.
- Staff then spend time trying to manage unwanted behaviour resulting from this, which interrupts others learning.n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported in theirlearning.
- The manager and staff work closely with parents and other
Extract from latest Ofsted Report.
Overview
Manager
Not yet updated
Owner
Little Bears Playgroup CIC
Provider type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Provider subtype
Sessional day care
Local authority
Staffordshire
Parliamentary Constituency
Stone
Education Stages
Year Founded
25/6/2021
Education Provision
Education Stages
Nursery / Early Years
0 - 3 year olds
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Breakdown of Ofsted Rating: 08/2/2022
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