Play Place The Ark

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The strong leadership and very effective team working help to create a very positive, efficient provision. Children enjoy the broad range of activities on offer and progress well in their learning and development.

• The staff who lead on coordinating the care of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities understand their roles well. They work very effectively with staff, parents and relevant professionals to ensure that each child's individual needs are understood and well met. • All children benefit from the strong focus placed on supporting their language skills and are becoming confident communicators.

• Teaching is strong ove...rall and staff interaction with children is very positive. Staff inspire children and give them the skills to learn, including modelling how to use resources. • Partnerships with parents are good.

Parents gave extremely positive feedback about the service they receive and were full of praise for the staff team. They feel included in their children's learning and stated that their children cannot wait to attend each day. • At times, the organisation of some group activities, such as story and singing time, is not as effective as possible.

In addition, some staff are more confident than others at knowing how to set out group activities to engage children's interest. • Nappy changing is, overall, a positive experience for children as staff are friendly and caring. However, the provider recognises that the arrangements do not offer privacy for children and is planning to take action to address this.