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Elland Under 5's Community Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
·All Saints Church, Savile Road, Elland, HX5 0NH · Calderdale
Number of places
24 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Calderdale

About this early years setting

Elland Under 5's Community Playgroup, registered with Ofsted in 2013, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years from its setting in Elland. 15pm, adhering to term-time only schedules.

This childcare on non-domestic premises received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 16/01/2024. Children thrive in a warm and welcoming environment created by dedicated staff, fostering strong attachments and notable confidence and self-esteem.

The playgroup implements a well-planned curriculum, offering diverse opportunities for children to learn about the world and different cultures. Children explore the natural environment, engage in activities like growing plants, and even learn about the solar system, making their learning visible through displayed artwork.

Staff excel in supporting children's communication and language development, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring good progress for all. The manager and staff collaborate with external professionals to provide individualised support from an early stage.

What it's like

Children benefit from the warm and welcoming environment the manager and staff create for them. They build strong attachments with staff and demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Staff act as positive role models, and this has a positive impact on children, who learn how to negotiate, cooperate and share with their friends.

Warm and welcoming environmentPrioritises children's healthSupports communication skillsGood SEND provision

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.45am until 3.15pm, during term time only.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Registered with Ofsted

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Elland Under 5's Community Playgroup

Last inspected 16 January 2024 · Jennifer Dove

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children benefit from the warm and welcoming environment the manager and staff create for them. They build strong attachments with staff and demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Staff act as positive role models, and this has a positive impact on children, who learn how to negotiate, cooperate and share with their friends.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from a warm and welcoming environment.
  • Children have a wide range of opportunities to learn about the world and people beyond their own experiences.
  • Staff are skilled at supporting children who are developing their emerging communication and language skills.
  • The manager and staff give high priority to children's health, including daily opportunities for exercise and support for reluctant eaters.
  • The manager and staff work in partnership with external professionals to ensure children receive the support that they need.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure staff consistently maintain the good implementation of the curriculum to help build on what children already know and can do, particularly during adult- led activities
  • 2promote children's independence in all areas of their learning, to ensure that they are well prepared for their future learning and eventual move to school.
Inspection #10301364 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents and carers are complimentary of the playgroup. They make comments about the 'fantastic job' the manager and staff do in supporting their child.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff are skilled at supporting children who are developing their emerging communication and language skills. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good levels of progress. The manager and staff work in partnership with external professionals to ensure children receive the individual support that they need from the earliest point.

Outdoor space

The manager and staff give high priority to children's health. They provide children with daily opportunities to exercise and develop their physical skills during indoor and outdoor play.

Inspection history

Date: May 2014

  • January 2024Good
  • January 2018Good
  • May 2014Good

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