Charlton & District Playgroup

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The manager and staff have a good understanding of how children learn. They plan a range of learning experiences and all children make good progress from their initial starting points.

• The manager and staff are clear about their role in helping children form secure emotional attachments. Children are happy and enjoy their time at the playgroup. Staff frequently praise children for their efforts and successes, which encourages their motivation and good levels of self-esteem.

• Staff are good role models. Children are encouraged to resolve conflict and solve problems for themselves. They are kind, tolerant and respectful, and understand the playg...roup's expectations for good behaviour.

• Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive very good support. The manager and staff work closely with a wide range of other professionals to ensure continuity in their care, and to support children's particular developmental needs. • At times, staff do not recognise opportunities to fully challenge and extend children's learning to the highest possible level.

• Sometimes, children become restless as they have to wait before they are able to move between activities of their choosing. • The committee, which is the registered provider, does not have a suitable understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Despite this, the impact on the safety and welfare of children is low as the manager uses her knowledge of all legal requirements to ensure the safe and effective running of the playgroup.