St Brendans Parish Playgroup

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Since the last inspection, the manager has made positive changes to ensure that Ofsted is consistently provided with information about changes to the committee. This contributes to children's safety. • The staff team are skilled in engaging children and provide them with a very good range of activities that children are keen and motivated to take part in.

The activities are planned around children's interests and cover all the areas of learning well. • Children are learning skills that help prepare them for the next stage in their learning. They make good progress with their independence as they choose what they want to do.

Children dress themsel...ves in coats and wellington boots ready to play outside. • Parents make positive comments about the playgroup. They say that the staff are friendly and approachable.

Parents state that they can see the progress their children are making, particularly in their confidence and communication skills. • Staff are vigilant in their supervision of children during their play. They talk to children about helping to tidy away when they have finished playing.

Staff follow effective risk assessments, taking steps to minimise hazards. This results in a safe environment where children begin to learn about how to keep themselves safe. • Staff are effective in enabling children to feel a sense of well-being and belonging in the playgroup.

They help children to settle in when they start attending and they manage their individual needs well. • Occasionally, during group activities, staff do not make the most of opportunities to ensure that all children are able to fully contribute to discussions. • Children have fewer opportunities to be curious about and explore technology.

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