Tree Top Childcare 1

Inspection of Tree Top Childcare 1 Merebrook Infant School, Dulverton Drive, Furzton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK4 1EZ

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager and staff share a secure understanding of their responsibility to protect children's welfare. They demonstrate that they know how to identify and support vulnerable children and families. n Staff are familiar with local safeguarding partnership procedures. They demonstrate a secure understanding of different signs and symptoms of abuse, including of radical and extreme behaviours. This helps them to identify any child at potential risk of harm. n The manager has a positive attitude to continual improvement. For example, she demonstrates, through discussion, how she evaluates the success of routines and planned activities. The manager describes how staff consider children's views, such as when they seek their opinions to help review their food menu. n The manager understands how to promote positive behaviour management strategies. She recognises the importance of working with parents to help

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children who find it more challenging to manage their feelings and behaviour. n The manager establishes clear procedures to support children's welfare. For instance, she explains how she develops positive partnerships with parents and gathers precise information from them. This helps staff to ensure the club meet children's health and dietary needs. n Staff are supported well in their roles. For instance, they complete planning and review meetings with the manager, where they discuss their performance and share their own ideas to further improve the club.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2547845 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10215622 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

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inspection

Total number of places 76 Number of children on roll 22 Name of registered person Smith, Teresa

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reference number

Telephone number 07808210641 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Tree Top Childcare 1 registered in July 2019 and is based in the premises of Merebrook Infant School, Furzton, Milton Keynes. The setting is open weekdays from 7.45am to 8.45am and 3pm to 6pm during school term times. Summer holiday care and occasional holiday care is offered when required. The club employs nine members of staff, of which eight work with children. Six members of staff hold qualifications at level 3 and two hold qualifications at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of the inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting.

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We carried out this inspection 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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17 January 2022 regulates and inspects 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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