The Drive Playgroup

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstandingnThe manager is passionate and leads the well-qualified team to provide the best possible care and learning for all children who attend this playgroup. Staff have a relentless dedication to supporting every individual child, including those with additional needs, to help them make excellent progress. For example, the collaboration between parents, staff and professionals improves children's learning outcomes.

nChildren behave extremely well and are very kind to each other. They have developed strong friendships and help each other to remember the rules and expectations. nChildren thrive in the calm and caring atmosphere.

They demonstrate high ...levels of independence and clearly know the daily routine.nThe manager and her team are exceptionally supportive to children and their families. They liaise with outside agencies and build trusting relationships to ensure that every child has consistency in their care and learning.

nParents comment how impressed they are with how the staff keep them updated with children's learning and progress. They value the support provided and comment that their child 'is always learning new things'. nStaff arrange activities and resources to enable children to access an abundance of stimulating equipment and toys both indoors and outside in the spacious garden areas.

For example, children enjoy learning about healthy foods and making 'soup' in the outside role-play area. nChildren are enthusiastic in their play and are keen to show off their skills, for example older children proudly talk about the pictures they draw. nStaff skilfully teach the children how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

For example, they adapt a story about a princess to include how she can keep her teeth strong by making healthy food choices.nStaff ensure that children's vocabulary and communication skills are taught effectively. Songs, stories and rhymes are used regularly to continue to increase children's understanding of language.