Sandbrook Community Playgroup

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good The manager evaluates the setting well. She has addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection effectively and has action plans in place to improve the setting continually.

For example, staff work closely with other providers to promote continuity in children's learning and to enable a smooth transition to school. The manager and staff develop strong partnerships with parents. They share regular information with parents about their children's development and welcome them to volunteer to do small tasks at the setting.

Staff plan interesting and purposeful activities for children to enjoy and to help them make good progress. They supervis...e and interact with them effectively to support their development. Children are active and motivated to learn.

They display good concentration during their play and they show interest in the activities available to them. It is not yet outstanding because: Staff miss some opportunities to encourage children to listen during group activities and give other children the chance to talk to help develop their listening and social skills further. Staff do not ensure writing materials are readily accessible to encourage children to use them freely for different purposes, to help strengthen their early writing skills.