Over the Rainbow

Dunnington Children Dunnington C of E Primary School, Church Lane, Dunnington, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 5QG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27/08/2013 07/10/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: Met Previous inspection: 2

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The provision meets requirements

 The manager has a sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundations stage and the learning and development requirements. There is provision in place to plan for children's individual needs through the regular completion of observations and assessments by staff.  The provision for children's care and learning is welcoming. The range of resources and equipment support the areas of learning, to provide different challenges for children that support their interests and learning needs both inside and outside.  The manager demonstrates a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures and the responsibility to protect children's safety and well-being. The playgroup has undertaken self-evaluation in support of the development and improvement of their provision.  The manager is knowledgeable about the importance of working in partnership with parents and other early years partners in support of children's learning and

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

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 whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the manager throughout the inspection and looked at staff files and qualifications.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at relevant records, risk assessments, policies, procedures and the playgroups self-evaluation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at information relating to the observation, assessment and planning for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of written information provided by the local authority and parents.

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Information about the setting

Dunnington Children is a full day care setting registered in 2004 and it is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The group is one of eight day care services managed by York Childcare Limited. Dunnington Children is situated in the premises of Dunnington Church of England Primary school in the village of Dunnington near York.

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Information about the setting

It operates from a self-contained playroom with associated facilities. There is an enclosed area for outside play and access to the school playing field. The group serves the local area and is accessible to all children. Dunnington Children provides wrap around care, before and after school, playgroup sessions and holiday care. It opens Monday to Friday all year round from 8am to 6pm, except for the Christmas period and bank holidays. Children attend for a variety of sessions. There are 106 children on roll and provision for funded early education for two-, three-and four-year old children. There are currently no early years children on roll attending.

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Information about the setting

The group employs eight members of childcare staff. Of these, five are qualified at level 2 to level 6 and one staff member holds Early Years Professional Status. Dunnington Children is a member of a local Early Years support group and the Pre-school Learning Alliance.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281807 Local authority York Inspection number 915197

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Type of provision

Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 106 Name of provider Dunnington Children Date of previous inspection 07/10/2009 Telephone number 01904 489053

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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