Avening Playgroup

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good The experienced and longstanding playgroup team shows commitment to providing a really good provision. They meet with other local providers to keep abreast of changes to legislation and to gain good practice ideas.

They work closely with the playgroup committee to continually identify ways to develop the playgroup further. Partnerships with parents, the local school and other settings that children attend are very good. Staff ensure they fully meet children's individual needs and prepare them really well for their move on to school.

The staff's regular meetings, daily chats and the sharing of assessments of children's learning help to keep parents ...very well informed. Staff closely observe children's development and promptly outline their starting points. Their precise assessments identify the next steps in children's learning, build on what children already know and ensure they make good progress.

The playgroup has a very caring and nurturing ethos. Children build strong, beneficial relationships with staff and demonstrate a real sense of belonging. Children are confident and capable and visibly flourish.

Children behave exceptionally wellThey very quickly become familiar with the staff's consistent expectations and patient support. They learn to share, take turns and show considerate behaviour, such as thoughtfully getting drinks for their friends at lunchtime. It is not yet outstanding because: Staff do not thoroughly consider the different preferences of the younger children to consistently inspire their involvement in new or different activities and extend their learning further.