Brayford Square Playgroup

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Children are happy, confident and show they feel safe at the setting.

Staff know children well and make meaningful relationships with their key group. • Staff plan a range of interesting activities that children are keen to join in with and that keep them engaged in their learning. For example, children enjoy building with blocks outside to make a wall together, discussing how many bricks they need.

• Staff give children opportunities to try things for themselves during daily tasks. For example, children take responsibility for handing items out to others at snack time. Children make good progress in their learning and learn a wide range of skills..., which prepares them well for school.

• Staff have regular opportunities for continued professional development and attend training to enhance their skills. Staff report that they feel valued and leaders support them well in their roles. • Children form mature friendships within the group and staff promote their positive behaviour well.

For example, children take turns kindly during activities. It is not yet outstanding because: • Although staff now assess children's progress well, some staff are less confident at using the new systems to share children's progress with others. • On some occasions, staff do not make the most of opportunities to work in partnership with parents to help children develop their independence skills further, or example, in using the bathroom independently.