Maybury Primary Early Learning and Childcare

1. In order to support high-quality outcomes for children, the service should ensure that staff are fully supported in their roles. This should include but is not limited to: An effective induction process, which allows protected time to engage in materials that equip all staff with the knowledge and skills necessary for providing high-quality care for children. Clear processes for ongoing mentoring and support of staff, with time allocated to move this forward. Regular opportunities for reflection and planning for a newly forming team to enhance opportunities to improve outcomes for children. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'I have confidence in people because they are trained, competent and skilled, are able to reflect on their practice and1. To increase engagement which leads to progress in play and learning, the service should ensure the experiences, spaces, and interactions indoors and outdoors reflect children's interests, their stage of development, and the diversity of the Maybury community. This should include but not limited to: The development of communication-rich spaces, interactions, and experiences, and regular review of the whole environment to ensure that it is appropriately resourced throughout the day. Staff to use their observations of children and responsive planning in the moment to ensure that interest, creativity, and motivation is sustained. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'As a child, I can direct my own play and activities in the way that I choose, and freely access a wide range of experiences and resource1. To enhance children's wellbeing and promote progress, the provider should ensure that staff are enabled to regularly use, review, and reflect on children's personal plans. This should include, but is not limited to: Using and evaluating information contained within personal plans to influence the design of the environment, and implementing strategies required to support individual children. Applying and evaluating transitions and routines where appropriate in practice. Children should be involved in planning their own routines and experiences, so that their preferences and needs are in place. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'My needs, as agreed in my personal plan, are fully met, and my wishes and choices are respected' (HSCS1.23), and 'I am fully involved in developing and reviewing my personal plan, which is2. To ensure children's health and medication needs are fully and safely supported, the provider should improve the management of medication procedures in line with guidance. This should include, but is not limited to: Robust auditing of all information to ensure that expiry dates and accurate prescribing information is held. Consistent accurate documentation of all appropriate information, in particular, the name of the health condition. These improvements will support safe practice, enhance staff confidence, and ensure care aligns with the Health and Social Care Standards. This is to ensure care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which states that: 'My care and support meets my needs and is right for me' (HSCS 1.19).