CADWA Playgroup

Conversation, practical independence and play give CADWA Playgroup its character in the June 2023 account: children talked about planets, made dinosaur rubbings and practised doing everyday tasks themselves. These are useful details for parents who want learning to extend beyond adult-led activities.

Ofsted rated the playgroup Good at its June 2023 inspection. Based at Cadwa Hall in Liverpool, it has 24 places in total; children attending in June 2023 were aged two to five. The age range describes that inspection period.

In June 2023, children's interests helped shape activities and staff planned next steps around their development. The early years foundation stage is the framework for children's learning, development and care: here, the dated examples include conversation, creative work and practical play.

Language received close attention. In June 2023, adults listened to children's ideas in individual conversations, including discussions about planets and dinosaurs. Children also cut out decorations for cards. These examples bring together talking, curiosity and the hand control needed to handle tools.

Outdoor play in June 2023 included ride-on toys and parachute games, while regular neighbourhood walks introduced children to the surrounding community. Preparing fruit for smoothies gave them another practical task. However, whole-group stories and discussions did not consistently meet younger children's developmental needs, an important qualification to the activity picture.

At its June 2023 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective, children making good progress, including those learning English as an additional language, and effective SEND support through timely referrals and targeted use of additional funding.

In June 2023, children explored feelings through puppet scenarios, while adults intervened promptly when disagreements arose. Clear expectations helped children understand behaviour indoors. Everyday independence mattered too: children managed their aprons, poured drinks and helped clear tables after snacks. Small responsibilities gave them opportunities to practise looking after themselves and their surroundings.

Families received ideas for supporting language at home in June 2023. Communication between the playgroup and other settings children attended was less consistent, limiting continuity across a child's different childcare arrangements.

The address is Cadwa Hall, Bowland Avenue, Liverpool, L16 1JP.

In June 2023, the playgroup operated on weekdays during term time, with sessions running from 8.30am to 3.30pm. It provided funded early education for three- and four-year-old children at that time. This was a term-time attendance arrangement rather than a year-round offer.

• Younger children's group learning. In June 2023, some shared activities were insufficiently adapted for younger children. At a visit, ask how stories and group discussions now accommodate different stages of development.
• Using more than one setting. In June 2023, learning information was not consistently exchanged with other childcare settings. Families combining providers should discuss how that communication will work for their child.
• Term-time attendance. The June 2023 arrangement followed term time, with weekday sessions from 8.30am to 3.30pm. Ask whether that pattern fits the care you need now.

CADWA Playgroup's June 2023 picture suits families seeking term-time weekday sessions, practical independence and learning built around children's interests. Individual conversation and everyday responsibilities are its strongest examples. The two improvement priorities deserve attention: adapting group learning for younger children and connecting learning across settings. The dated findings give parents a useful basis for a visit, rather than a current promise about daily practice.