Mytime Active - Unicorn Breakfast and After School Club

Bromley Mytime at Unicorn Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY289527 Inspection date 17/09/2009 Inspector Vanessa Tomlinson

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Setting address Unicorn Primary School, Creswell Drive, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3AL Telephone number 02086632638 Email Type of setting Childcare on non-domestic premises to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 08456 404040, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as

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you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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.

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Introduction

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

Bromley Mytime registered in 2004 and is run by the Bromley Mytime organisation. It operates from one room in a purpose built building within the grounds of Unicorn School in Beckenham. A maximum of 24 children may attend the after school club at any one time. Currently, up to 18 children attend on a regular basis, but at the time of the inspection, which took place early in the term before the reception children started at school, no children in the early years age group were on roll. The after school club is open each weekday from 3.25pm to 6pm, term time only. Children have access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area and the school hall. There is good disabled access to the classroom and from there to the outdoor area. Two disabled toilets within the school are accessible to all at the Bromley Mytime after school club. There are presently two permanent members of staff working with the children,

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Description of the setting

including the manager, and they both have early years qualifications. The provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Bromley Mytime at Unicorn makes excellent provision for the children in its care. They enjoy a safe and secure environment with motivational activities provided through the careful planning by the leader. The children are happily engaged with outstanding and appropriate resources and are encouraged to share, socialise and be considerate of others from the earliest ages. The use of observational assessment to inform the planning of activities which match children’s learning and development needs is in place but underdeveloped at present. The provision is fully inclusive and the staff involved in leadership and management are well- qualified, making continuous improvement assured.

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues to meet the requirements of registration. 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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