TeesActive Ltd Childcare

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Unique reference number EY357069 Inspection date 09/07/2009 Inspector Vivienne Dempsey

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Setting address Thornaby Pavilion, Wrightson House, Thornaby, Stockton- on-Tees, Cleveland, TS17 9EW Telephone number 01642 760 971 Email dave.seller@teesactive.co.uk Type of setting Childcare on non-domestic premises This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

TeesActive Childcare Ltd has been registered since 2007. It is located within the Thornaby Pavilion Leisure Centre. The registered provider is TeesActive Ltd. The provision was previously registered as Thornaby Pavilion Playgroup and Crèche. Care is provided in the Lecture Room and the Slater Room. The facility also has use of the associated facilities of the leisure centre including the sports hall, soft play area and the local Children's Centre garden. Nursery Education Grant is offered in the Lecture room. The facility is registered to provide care for 40 children aged two to eight years, currently there are 40 on roll in the early years age range. The provision is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There is a team of qualified staff and two designated managers. One member of staff has a level 5 qualification in early years childhood studies.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children are very happy and settled at the setting. They enjoy positive friendly relationships with staff, who create a warm, welcoming and secure environment in which children can play. Staff work closely with parents to ensure that they are aware of children's individual needs and are beginning to develop close relationships with providers. Enthusiastic staff work extremely well together to identify areas for improvement and are committed to developing the setting to improve outcomes for children. Effective procedures are in place to ensure that children's welfare needs are well met.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 further develop links with partners to further promote children's learning and development  further develop the self-evaluation system, for example, by fully involving children in this process.

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provision

Staff provide a very welcoming and safe environment for all children and their families. A comprehensive range of policies and procedures are effectively implemented to promote the safe and efficient management of the setting. For example, effective systems are in place to ensure that all staff are appropriately qualified and suitable to work with children. Written risk assessments and daily checks further promote children's safety. Staff protect children from harm as they clearly understand their role in relation to child protection. This is supported by a detailed written policy and procedures to follow should staff have any concerns about a child or allegations are made against staff. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Effective partnerships with parents have been developed. Approachable friendly staff provide a welcoming atmosphere, which helps to create effective

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provision

communication links with parents. Parents are regularly informed of their child's development and progress and welcomed to comment on and have input into children's learning, development and care. However, links with other providers have yet to be fully developed to fully support transition and continuity of care and learning.

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provision

Staff are proud of the family atmosphere they have created. They strive to continually improve the provision and to promote outcomes for children. Staff work closely with parents and local authority advisors in the self-evaluation systems. They clearly highlight areas for improvement, which helps to promote outcomes for children. However, children are not yet fully involved with this process.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Staff have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning and development requirements and work closely with parents to help children progress towards the early learning goals. Staff have developed a very simulating and varied environment which supports children's learning and development well. Children are given choices about what they do, which helps promote their confidence and self-esteem and staff ensure a good balance of child initiated and adult led activities. Very good systems are in place to observe, assess and plan to meet young children's learning needs and interests. 'My journey of learning' files clearly show children's progress across all areas of learning and planning for next steps in their learning is clearly identified. All of which helps children progress very well.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Activities are interesting and encourage children's thirst for learning. They clearly enjoy making green dough, they confidently talk about the ingredients they need and the changes during the dough making process. They have fun using shells to make patterns and imprints in the dough, developing their investigation skills. Children display high levels of involvement in activities and persist for extended periods of times at activities of their choosing. For example, they enjoy playing with the small world mini-beasts, using the reference books with staff to find out more information about them. This helps to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world and helps develop their communication language and literacy skills. They develop their awareness of number and rhyme as they join in with counting rhymes such as 'five little speckled frogs.' Children regular visit the local Children's Centre, where they have their own plot for digging and planting.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

They also use the garden area, giving them opportunities to move freely and with pleasure, helping to develop their large physical skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children take part in regular fire evacuation drills and visit the local fire station, which develops their understanding of fire safety. When walking in the local environment staff encourage children to learn about road safety. All of which helps children to develop their understanding of safe practices. Children learn about This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 healthy routines and practices for example, washing hands before snacks and after messy play. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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