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Sale West Preschool Playgroup, established in 2016, provides a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 2 to 4 years old. 45 pm.
The well-established staff team fosters a positive and calm atmosphere, creating a secure space where children feel a strong sense of belonging and emotional security. The playgroup was rated as 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection on December 6, 2023.
Staff have high expectations for the children, promoting healthy behaviours through daily routines such as handwashing, and encouraging independence. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned around children's interests and developmental needs, with a focus on preparing them for their next stage of learning.
Staff are particularly adept at supporting children's literacy skills through daily story time and encouraging exploration of books. They also effectively support children in understanding positive behaviour through consistently applied rules and boundaries.
The playgroup has a strong provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with a well-qualified SENDCo who expertly supports staff in implementing effective techniques. Furthermore, staff carefully integrate activities that support both small and large muscle movements, such as climbing, balancing, painting, and using playdough, which provides a strong foundation for developing pre-writing skills.
Children are encouraged to develop confidence in their physical abilities through these activities.
What it's like
Staff create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel secure and content. The well-established staff team contributes to a positive atmosphere, providing a calm and safe haven for children. Staff have high expectations and promote healthy behaviours and independence by ensuring children practice daily skills like handwashing.
Funding accepted
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Last inspected 6 December 2023
What it's like to attend
Staff create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel secure and content. The well-established staff team contributes to a positive atmosphere, providing a calm and safe haven for children. Staff have high expectations and promote healthy behaviours and independence by ensuring children practice daily skills like handwashing.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
Staff have a good understanding of their role in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work closely with the special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) and area SENDCo to get the early and ongoing support children need. The SENDCo is well qualified and uses her expertise to support staff well, meaning children benefit from effective techniques implemented by all staff.
Staff carefully consider how they can support small- and large-muscle movements through activities such as climbing and balancing. This provides children with a firm foundation for learning to write, and they are confident in their physical abilities.
Date: March 2018
Sale West Preschool Playgroup registered in 2016. The setting employs five members of childcare staff, with one holding a level 4 qualification and three holding level 3 qualifications. It operates term-time only on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:45 am to 2:45 pm, providing funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.
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