Fledgelings Playgroup

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The manager is well qualified and experienced in leading this dedicated staff team. Self-evaluation is effective. The manager seeks feedback from staff, parents and the on-site school to make well-planned improvements.

For example, she has improved the outdoor area and included a large area that is now sheltered. This provides further opportunities for children to continue their learning outside in all weather conditions. • Teaching is good.

The manager knows her staff team well and uses their skills to ensure children's learning and development is promoted. Staff make regular and accurate assessments of children's achievements. Children make goo...d progress from their starting points.

• The environment is well organised to help the youngest children to manage tasks with good levels of independence, such as choosing where to play, pouring their own drinks and choosing healthy foods to eat. Children gain confidence and develop important skills needed for their eventual move on to school. • Partnerships with parents have a positive impact on children's learning and development.

There are good two-way systems for sharing information about children's needs and achievements. Staff keep parents well informed about how their children are developing and give them ideas about how to support their child's learning at home. • Children start to learn about healthy lifestyles as they discuss the benefits of eating a balanced diet.

They start to learn about the effect exercise has on their bodies as they feel their heart beating faster after jumping up and down. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise as they have the freedom to play outside whenever they choose too. • Staff do not consistently respond to children's differing levels of engagement and encourage all children's full involvement to deepen their thinking skills during some adult-led group activities.

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