Hopwood Park Playgroup

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The small, well-established staff team work closely together to support children's learning and development.

The staff create a very stimulating learning environment and children have fun as they learn. • Relationships between the staff and children are strong. Staff meet children's care and well-being needs well.

For example, they provide reassurance and support to help new children feel settled and secure. • Children are enthusiastic and inquisitive learners who are confident to make choices and suggestions about their play. For example, children work together as a team to build a huge tower.

They take great pride in their achievements... and enjoy sharing these with visitors, staff and their friends. • Parents feel well informed about activities. For example, staff share information by completing a daily diary.

This helps to promote continuity in children's learning and well-being. Parents comment that staff encourage and support them to continue children's learning at home. For example, staff explain how to make correct letter sounds.

• Children benefit from well-organised small-group times. Children happily join in the discussion and wait for their turn. However, at times, staff miss opportunities to stretch and challenge the more able children.