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17. Quality of ProvisionRhondda-Cynon-Taf has developed a Quality Assurance Scheme and it is currently being piloted in 14 settingsacross the Authority. A sub-group of Core Aim 1 has been established to oversee the implementation of thisscheme. The Childcare Development and Quality Group is also responsible for awarding childcare grants. Thegrant criteria is reviewed annually to ensure it continues to support the strategic direction of childcare development.Some settings have completed a WPPA Quality assurance, some Mudiad Meithrin and some childminders theNCMA childminding network award. There are one or two day nurseries that have completed the NDNA Q.AThe new Inspection reports however, are limited in information, in the opinion of some childcare managers and area backward step in providing parents with the information that is required for them to make an informed decision onthe best childcare provider to care for their child/children.We are concerned about unregistered childcare services as they are not inspected or monitored by anyone.Parents pay for such provision ranging from playgroup/sessional care, breakfast and after school provision butassume that everything is registered and the usual safety checks are in place. The Family Information Service andthe Childcare Development and Quality Group is planning a campaign in 2013 to raise the awareness of parentsabout the risks of using unregistered child care services.Provider responses indicated that 40 of the 119 respondents found the quality of childcare good with 38 stating it is excellent.The Early Years and Family Support Services Department heavily subsidizes a training programme forearly years and childcare providers across the sector. A training needs analysis is carried out alternateyears, and the programme of training is agreed to meet identified training needs. Training has includedtraining on inclusion and supporting disabled children in addition to the SENCO training. The Toy LibraryService has equipment available for loan which allows providers to make a saving on purchasing ofspecialized toys. The EYFSS are part of a local complex needs equipment scheme, so that large items ofexpensive equipment can be readily accessed.54
18. Consultation with Children and Young PeopleIn most settings consultation with children occurs on a daily basis and for this purpose we have developed anddelivered a training programme based on the Mosaic approach, so that consultation with and participation ofchildren is embedded practice rather than a ‘one off ‘annual event. It should also be acknowledged that childrenattend the provisions chosen by their parents, in order to meet the parents’ childcare needs in order for them towork or train. Children and young people’s views on whether they liked their childcare setting were not sought as apart of this audit but their views are taken into account at the individual childcare setting level. There is likely to beinconsistency in the use and spread of the Mosaic approach across RCT but this will be addressed as part of theQuality Assurance Award.One of the Core Aims under the Single Plan for Children and Young People is to ensure providers working withChildren and Young People consult with and engage them. Providers are asked how they implement this task andhow they can evidence what actions they take in response. It is standard practice to ask providers how theyencourage children and young people to participate and become involved in the planning of their day, activitiesetc….CSSIW also ask for evidence as part of their inspection.19. Nursery Education Places for Three Year OldsIn Rhondda Cynon Taf, 99.5% of children at age 3 have their nursery education needs met in their local school.However, there are occasions, particularly regarding the demand for Welsh Medium nursery education placeswhere children are offered free part time education in a non maintained Registered Education setting. We are asconfident that we can be that virtually 100% of three year olds are accessing, as a minimum, part time nurseryeducation.The DART team within the Education and Lifelong Learning Division currently undertakes forecasting of schoolplaces. Responsibility for Early Years provision resides with the Children’s Services Division of Community andChildren’s Services.In assessing demand for school places, DART prepare estimates of demand for Reception and the previous 2years based on birth rate data, applying certain formulae to aid forecasting. Whilst this is invaluable at a macrolevel, more accurate information concerning future parental choices needs to be accessed at an earlier stage andwe are working with the Registrars Service so that we are informed of all births as they are registered and we are55
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