Windsor Playgroup

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The provider of the playgroup is experienced and dedicated to helping children make the best possible progress.

The result is a harmonious working environment where morale is high and adults and children thrive. • The provider has worked closely with the local authority to address all the actions and recommendations from the last inspection. • The qualified staff have high expectations for children.

They know their key children well and regularly observe them. Staff use this information to plan for children's next steps in learning and development. • Children behave exceptionally well.

Staff help to diffuse very minor disagreements and up...sets between children with gentle reminders of what is expected of them, such as 'sharing is caring' and 'kind hands'. • Staff are very warm, attentive and kind. This helps the children to be happy, settled and emotionally secure.

• Staff teach mathematics and literacy well. They take every opportunity to introduce mathematical language into children's play. Staff read books in an animated fashion and they use props to help children engage with the story.

• Staff have developed good partnerships with the parents. Information is regularly exchanged in a variety of ways, such as parents' meetings and sharing children's learning journey books. • Self-evaluation is good.

The provider identifies where improvements to the playgroup can be made to support children's outcomes. For instance, a communication group has been introduced to help children develop their communication skills. It is not yet outstanding because: • The provider does not fully focus staff's continuous professional development plans on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.