Childcare on Domestic Premises, Sessional day care in Bath and North East Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2015 2 July 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children are engaged, mesmerised and motivated by their experiences. They learn new things and play with enthusiasm because of the excellent quality of the provision.  Children explore, make discoveries and take carefully managed risks. Children are enthralled by what they do. They develop a love of learning that benefits them as they move through school.  Children make excellent use of the impressive range of resources and activities on offer. They are very calm and well behaved, and they consistently treat each other kindly and with respect.  Leaders effectively evaluate the quality of the provision and identify areas for improvement. For example, although the team are highly skilled, there are plans for leaders to undertake focused observations of staff practices. This is to more fully recognise each staff member's individual strengths and areas where they may benefit from additional training.

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This provision is outstanding

 Leaders and staff develop excellent relationships with other providers. They share their expertise with other settings. Schools organise visits to the provision so that children can experience the blacksmith's forge and woodwork shed.  Leaders have developed relationships with other professionals. This has a very positive impact on children with additional needs. Provision is carefully and successfully tailored to meet the needs of all groups of children, including the very youngest

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 build on the existing strong practices to continually promote the ongoing professional development of staff.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with parents and considered their views.  The inspector watched children and staff in the main outdoor area.  The inspector held a leadership and management meeting.  The inspector looked at all relevant documentation.  The inspector held a joint observation with the manager.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The quality of interaction with children is excellent. Leaders and staff work well together to provide superb experiences for children. Together they have developed a haven of adventure, discovery and fun. Children lead their own play and plan exciting projects. For example, children work with hot iron in a forge and make coat hooks, then make bread dough and bake it over an open fire. Children have the opportunity to practise new skills and consolidate their understanding. For example, they select materials in a woodwork shed and make robots and cars. They add to their designs, and improve their constructions. Children are extremely well supported and respected by staff. They manage risks safely and are consistently treated as powerful and capable individuals. Leaders and staff understand children's abilities. They plan excellent opportunities that help them flourish.

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outstanding

Children experience a tremendous amount of satisfaction. The environment provides challenges that children rise to and accomplish. The surroundings create an immediate sense of wonder and excitement. Children make discoveries and are continually experiencing new things. For example, children race downhill on go-karts, and make up stories in bouncy tree nets. Staff treat children with understanding and listen carefully when they speak. Children's ideas are taken seriously. As a result, children solve problems and work well together. Children spend most of their time outside. They are appropriately dressed in bad weather. Children are continually testing their limits, physically and intellectually. They make choices, develop plans and test their ideas. Information sharing with parents is extremely good and they are very complimentary about the provision. Children benefit from a well-developed key-person system that helps them to feel

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provision is outstanding

Leaders and staff fully understand their responsibilities to protect children. They have a thorough understanding of child protection issues and safeguarding procedures. They know how to proceed if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The setting offers training to students who benefit greatly from the expertise and excellent role modelling of staff and leaders. Staff take part in appraisals and supervision meetings and leaders create an ambitious culture that has a very positive impact on children's experiences. Leaders are well qualified and are committed to offering training opportunities for all staff. They constantly strive for improvement, taking inspiration from children's play to provide the best possible service for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441693 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 839012 Type of provision Out of school provision Registration category Childcare - Domestic Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 100

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Telephone number

Swainswick Explorers registered in 2012. The premises are located in the village of Swainswick, Bath and North East Somerset. There are 11 staff and the number present at any time depends on the number of children attending. Three members of staff hold Qualified Teacher Status and three hold qualifications at level 2 or level 3. The provision operates from 3pm to 6pm during term time and 8am to 5.30pm during school holidays and inset days.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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