Midland Mencap Playscheme

Midland Mencap Saturday Playscheme Midland Mencap, Kennedy House, Bottetourt Road, Birmingham, B29 5TE

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/07/2014 04/02/2012

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early years provision

This inspection: Met Previous inspection: 1

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The provision meets requirements

 Staff clearly understand their responsibility to safeguard children and are very knowledgeable about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. They are fully conversant with the procedures to follow, should they have a concern, so that children are protected from harm.  Staff demonstrate a secure knowledge of how young children learn and develop at different rates. Through discussion, they clearly articulate how planning will take account of the learning styles and preferences for each child so that activities are sufficiently focused to meet their individual needs.  Staff show through discussion, how they will work closely with all parents, carers and other settings that children attend so that they can build on children's previous experiences, knowledge, understanding and skills in order to promote continuity in children's care and learning.  Staff show through their discussions, how they will promote sensitivity and dignity at all

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The provision meets requirements

times so that all children feel secure, respected and develop a sense of trust.  Staff have a clear understanding of how they will implement carefully planned routines and individual care plans, so that each child's safety and well-being is effectively and consistently promoted.  Staff have effective systems in place to evaluate and reflect on their practice so that they can analyse their strengths and areas for further improvements to enhance outcomes for children.

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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 and provider went round the areas of the premises where child care is provided  The inspector and provider looked at planning, resources and equipment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the provider how the individual needs of each child are met to support their care, learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documentation required for the safe and efficient management of the setting.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and training of the provider and staff.  The inspector discussed the provider's self-evaluation form and improvement plan.

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Information about the setting

Midland Mencap Saturday Playscheme was registered in 1993 and is on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary part of the childcare register. It operates from premises, in Weoley Castle, Birmingham. There is a fully enclosed outdoor play area. The group is open every Saturday from 10am to 3.30pm and is available 40 weekend sessions per year, plus 12 holiday sessions which are spread over the school holidays. The group also opens for some Sundays. Children come from across the city and attend for a variety of sessions. The setting supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and a number of children who speak English as an additional language. The group employs 30 practitioners, the majority of whom hold full and relevant qualifications to level 3. The setting receives support from the local authority. There were no children in the early years age range on roll at the time of this inspection.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 509308 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 848040

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Type of provision

Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 80 Name of provider Midland Mencap Date of previous inspection 04/02/2012 Telephone number 0121 256 1500

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Type of provision

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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