The Bronze Barrow

The Bronze Barrow Cedar Drive, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1EJ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2017 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The acting manager and staff do not fully understand and implement robust safeguarding procedures. At times they keep their personal phones, which include cameras, with them while working with the children. This includes when they are working with children on a one to one basis and are out of sight of other staff. This puts children at significant risk.  The provider has not informed Ofsted of changes to the manager.  Accident records are not available for inspection, as required.  There is a suitable amount of toys and activities available for children to support their interests and complement their learning at school.  Staff show an awareness of the key-person role and of how to manage children's behaviour well. They know how to complete appropriate risk assessments to meet each individual child’s needs.  Staff understand the importance of forming suitable partnerships with parents, teachers

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The provision does not meet requirements

and professionals to aid continuity of care.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present 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 present, 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 ensure that staff understand and implement robust safeguarding policies and procedures, with particular regard to the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting 03/11/2017

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of information that must be provided to Ofsted, with particular regard to any change to the person who is managing the provision 03/11/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that required records are easily accessible and made available to Ofsted upon request, with particular regard to accident records. 03/11/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed requirements with the acting manager to check her knowledge.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and the improvement plan.  The inspector discussed with the acting manager how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children in the early years age group.  The inspector sampled documentation, policies and procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493640 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1025929 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 6 Name of registered person Barnardo's

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01869 252905

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The Bronze Barrow registered in 2015 and is based in Madley Brook Community Primary School, in Witney, Oxfordshire. The setting offers after-school care from 3.15pm to 6pm during term time and care all day in the school holidays. The setting employs 10 staff, six of whom have qualifications at level 2 or above. The setting supports children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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