Mylor Pre-School

Mylor Bridge Pre-School Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY261851 Inspection date 23/11/2010 Inspector Lynne Bowden

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Setting address The School Room, Comfort Road, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5SE Telephone number 01326 377565 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 assesses 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 0300 123 1231, 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.

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T: 0300 123 1231 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

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

Mylor Bridge pre-school is committee run and was registered to provide day care in 1971. It operates from the newly refurbished chapel school room in Mylor village, near Penryn, in Cornwall. All children share access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area. The pre-school is open each weekday from 8:30 am to 12 noon during term times only. The setting is registered on the Early Years Register for a maximum of 20 children at any one time.

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Description of the setting

There are currently 14 children aged from two to under five years old on roll. Children come from the local catchment area. The pre-school supports children with learning difficulties and or disabilities. Some children also attend other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Description of the setting

The pre-school employs six members of staff who work directly with the children. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications. The setting receives support from the local authority and Pre-school Learning Alliance.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are confident and secure at this welcoming setting. Staff plan and provide a range of activities which interest children and promotes their learning and development. The staff identify some of the settings strengths and weaknesses. They work effectively with other agencies to meet individual children's needs and support their transition into school. Parents are well informed about and actively involved with the provision and their children's achievements and progress.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems to share relevant information with other settings attended by the children, to ensure continuity and coherence of care  develop existing policies further to include procedures to monitor staff's continuing suitability.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded by the effective recruitment and vetting procedures which ensure that children are cared for by suitable and qualified staff. The training staff have received, supported by the safeguarding children policy and procedures, enables staff to act appropriately to safeguard children. However, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 procedures do not clearly state how management monitor the staff's ongoing suitability. Regular risk assessments are carried out to keep the environment safe and the premises are secure.

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the early years provision

Staff ensure that children develop good hygiene habits, by reminding them to wash their hands at appropriate times. The setting has effectively met the recommendations made at the previous inspection, establishing a key worker system and identifying children's next steps. Observation and assessment records clearly show each child's progress and staff provide activities to suit children's abilities and provide appropriate challenge. Staff serve healthy snacks including fruit and breadsticks, along with drinks of milk or water. Staff are welcoming and share information with parents, both informally each day and through their children's learning journals, which parents contribute to. The setting works effectively with other agencies such as the speech therapy service to meet children's individual needs. Staff are all made aware of individual children's medical needs, such as allergies and treatment. The staff work well with the local

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the early years provision

school to support children's transitions there. They also share information with some other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage, but have not established clear systems to promote this practice.

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and outcomes for children

Children are confident and secure at this welcoming setting. Staff plan and provide a range of activities which interest children and promotes their learning and development. The staff identify some of the settings strengths and weaknesses. They work effectively with other agencies to meet individual children's needs and support their transition into school. Parents are well informed about and actively involved with the provision and their children's achievements and progress. 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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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

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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