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2022-03-31-accounts

Setting: Cylch Meithrin Betws yn Rhos 2022 – 2023

Year: 2022- 2023

Leader: Linda Griffith Setting staff: Carol Roberts Chairperson: Fiona Lloyd Registered Person: Meira Woosnam

Theme Key Area
What do we do well– how do we know?
Examples of
evidence
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1. Wellbeing
(1.2 in the
previous self-
evaluation
document)
1.1.
To what extent do children have a voice?
•do they have the opportunity to make choices and decisions?
•are they listened to and are all attempts at communication valued?
•are they encouraged to speak and express themselves?
•do they have the opportunity express their views and know that their ideas will be
listened to?
•do they have the opportunity to contribute to ideas for themes and topics?
The children in Cylch Meithrin Betws yn Rhos are given regular and frequent opportunities to
make choices and contribute to decisions during the sessions. They are given opportunities to
make specific choices at specified times such as Amser Snac and choosing time. They will
choose which story they would like a staff member to read and are familiar with regular
activities and will request these during sessions.
The staff are familiar with supporting all communication attempts made by the children and will
listen to them on their level. This encourages the children to speak up and makes them feel
that their voice matters.
The staff guide the children’s choices to support their safety i.e. outside is not available at
times of adverse weather.
The children are encouraged to talk about their own interests which are incorporated into
planned themes, for example when talking about the seaside the children are encouraged to
talk about their own experiences and to share things that they have seen or collected.
Observe
children at
the setting
Observe
practitioner
interaction
Children’s
voice noted
in the
planning
A display
board to note
children’s
ideas
Pupil Profile

1.2. To what extent do children feel safe, happy and valued?

Children and their parents/guardians are welcomed into the Cylch every day which makes most of the children happy and comfortable to leave their parents/guardians. Some children require additional support from staff members when leaving their parents/carers and this is always provided. Staff, parents and children have a small conversation in order to pass on important information and for the child to settle in.

Observe children on entry

Observe children during the session

Observe practitioner interaction

Pupil Profile

The children always form positive attachments to the Cylch Meithrin staff. Extra time is given to new children to support them in settling in.

Children have opportunities to play within groups of other children to encourages them to form friendships with their peers.

Most children show good levels of self-worth with an incentive to learn. This is supported and encouraged by the staff.

Children are encouraged to show respect for the staff and all staff ensure that they have time to listen to the children's ideas or discussions.

All children are encouraged to speak up when they are unhappy or worried. The staff all know the children very well and are able to identify when something is wrong. Children have the opportunity to speak to members of staff 1:1 which is helpful particularly when they are shy or quieter.

1.3. How well do children behave?

Observation of children during the session

The children are all happy and confident in the Cylch Meithrin setting and this confidence builds their resilience. They are reassured by the consistency of rules and boundaries applied at the Cylch Meithrin by all staff members and this supports them in developing their sense of what is acceptable and what is not.

Parental views

Children are supported to understand their own, and others’ emotions by the staff.

Staff support the children to play co-operatively with each other. They are supported to develop turn taking skills and to share the toys and resources within the Cylch. They are taught to value the resources and equipment of the Cylch and the school resources, and are taught to respect eachother and the staff.

The children generally have a good level of self-discipline, supported by their understanding of the rules and boundaries of what is expected in the Cylch. The staff place appropriate expectations of behaviour on each child based on their age and stage of development.

1.4. To what extent do children enjoy their play and learning?

• are they engaged, interested and excited? • do they persevere for an appropriate amount of time to complete an activity and demonstrate resilience? • do they sustain interest and concentration in activities and tasks? • do they gain a sense of achievement from what they do? • are they active and curious learners? • do they enjoy organised, free play, leisure and recreational activities?

The children are all happy to attend the Cylch Meithrin and look forward to their sessions. During sessions they are encouraged to engage with activities. The children are interested in the themes and activities and are generally excited to see what is going to happen next.

Observation of children during the session Reports Profile Observations Parental views

Children are encouraged to maintain their attention for appropriate lengths of time to structured activities. They are encouraged to complete tasks and are praised for finishing a task or activity.

Children are rewarded appropriately for their achievements by the members of staff.

The children are encouraged to explore the setting and the toys and resources available. This fosters a love of learning and exploration in each child. The children have access to a range of activities, including organised, structured activities which are staff-led, and free play activities which are more child-led. They have access to a range of settings both inside and outside.

1.5. How well do children develop and become independent?

The staff are all committed to supporting each child’s development to the best of their ability. The children complete a range of activities to support their physical development. Their emotional and social development is fostered through a range of play opportunities. The staff in the Cylch Meithrin are all experienced in supporting the language and communication development of all of the children.

Assessment records

Observation of children during the session Reports Profile Observations

The children are all supported to become confident and independent learners in the setting. The staff are all interested in the individual interests of the children and they are all encouraged to share the things that are interesting and motivating for them.

Areas to be Staff to continue to develop the provision available for individual children, particularly those developed who find learning and/or engaging in the setting more challenging.

Staff to continue to support access to all activities for all the children.

2. Learning 2.1. How well do children acquire skills and make appropriate progress in their learning? Assessments
(only applies
to funded All children achieve good standards bearing in mind their age, stage of development, additional Profiles
children)
(1.1 in the
previous self
evaluation)

needs and their ‘starting point’
All children make realistic progress in what they can do, in their knowledge and understanding
and skills, as staff we keep track on development through focus tasks.
All children achieve well in activities that strengthen and develop their learning.
Observations
Planning
Communication skills Pictures

Nearly all children express their feeling and emotions through gestures, mime, singing and
through art and music.
Children make themselves understood, using appropriate language for their age and stage of
Evidence
Record
development. First of all in their home language (Welsh or English) and later develop basic
Welsh language as their confidence and understanding develops Work
Nearly all children listen and follow instructions in Welsh samples
Nearly all children show an interest in books and enjoy their content, with or without an adult,
handling them confidently as a reader. Reports
Nearly all child follow stories read to them and respond appropriately showing interest and
excitement Parent’s
Nearly all children are confident and experiment with mark-making and writing experiences views
using a variety of media.

Nearly all children play with language, as a means of developing their interest in language eg
following first letter cues and enjoying word games
A majority of children understand some functions of writing eg taking orders at the role play café
Observe
session
and sending ‘letters’ to Santa Children’s
Numeracy skills mark making
samples and
A majority of children select and use appropriate mathematical ideas, equipment and materials displays
to solve practical problems
Nearly all children use mathematical language in relevant context eg language to describe
height, length, size and weight
Nearly all children recognise patterns, sequences and relationships through play and practical
experiences eg creating repeating patterns with coloured beads
A majority of children participate in a range of songs and rhymes including for example days of
the week and months of the year, cardinal and ordinal numbers.

Problem solving skills

Physical skills

Creative skills

Personal, social and emotional skills

Information and communication technology (ICT)

Areas to be
developed
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3. Care and
Development
3.1.
How well do practitioners keep children safe and healthy?
•The cylch and committee understands the importance in child protection policy including
procedures for recognising signs of radicalisation and extremism.
•Policies are in place and arrangements in that promotes healthy eating andthe wellbeing
both emotional and physical of the children. We discuss the importance of eating healthy during
sessions with the children.
•The policies file contains the following policies, all up to date and regularly reviewed and
all staff are familiar with the content
•health and safety including food hygiene and provision for infection control
•fire safety
•promote healthy lifestyles
•safe administration of medication
•supporting children with medical conditions
•administering first aid
•safety on outings and visits
•internet safety
•bullying
•the management of children’s behaviour including physical intervention and restraint
Reports
Setting
policies file
Staff files
Course
Certificates
Specific
training
Conwy Pre-
school
healthy and
preemptable
scheme file
Behaviour
policies
3.2.
How well do practitioners manage behaviour?
•All staff are consistent in their approach, following the settings policies.
•Staff use positive behaviour strategies to encourage children to behave appropriately
according to their age and stage of development

All staff model good behaviour by encourage all children to respect their peers and adults
Children have very good behaviour, Staff and children are taught in a positive, homely
environment and children are engrossed in their play, Staff always model good behaviour
Voice of the
Child
The Learning
Environment
Behaviour
Policy
Observations

Additional learning needs

Unryw esiamplau o IPP/ALN


progress and achieve appropriate standards?
All children are well supported with emotional and behavioural difficulties according to
their needs
Children are given many opportunities to develop their speech and language. Children
with difficulties are given more time and activities are simplified for them.
how well does the setting make use of contribution from specialist services such as the Unryw
health, psychological and social services? tystiolaeth o
gysylltu a
rhain?
Areas to be
developed
4. Teaching and
assessment
(only applies
to funded
children)
4.1.
How well do practitioners plan learning experiences that meet the needs of
children?
•The planning of learning experiences is successful in engaging all children
•The practitioners plan together to plan flexible, responsive and innovative activities.
•The practitioners plan learning experiences to encourage children’s all round
development and progress towards meeting foundation phase outcomes.
•The staff use assessment and observation to build on learning experiences
systematically building on existing knowledge, understanding and skills as children
move through the setting.
•Staff encourage children to take risks, experiment with new experiences, become
confident explorers of their environment and become independent learners. eg small
woodland, collect apples, feed the hens and opportunity’s to develop an understanding
of all living things should be treated with care respect and concern.
•Staff plan activates to develop their physical, thinking and creative skills. eg Easter egg
hunt, animal hunt, Gruffalo through the woodland.
•Opportunity’s for children to recycle act sustainably, turning taps off after washing hands
and lights off.
How well does the setting:
•Staff plan opportunity to develop children’s thinking skills, especially their
communication, literacy, numeracy and ICT skills through everyday chatting, eg building
train track, build bridges, house.
•Staff ensure that the provision for these skills is properly co-ordinated effectivity and
build on children’s ability to ensure that children make good progress
Planning
Medium
Term
planning
overview
Profiles
Observations
on the
Children
Voice of the
Child
Observations
at the setting
Pictures
A recording
of the
children
Work
samples
Visits
Welsh dimension
To what extent does the setting promote children’s awareness of traditions and celebrations of
the culture of Wales, eg Santes Dwynwen, Traditional Cooking, Dydd Gwyl Dewi, Rygbi,

Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development Spiritual development

To what extent do children have the opportunities to:

How well does the setting:

Social development

To what extent do children have the opportunities to:

4.2 How well do practitioners teach and assess children?

Assessment

Areas to be developed Target: All staff to contribute ideas to the activities in the Cylch – ideas wall. All staff to have specific roles within the planning system Target: All staff to be involved in tracking and informing planning to meet the needs of children effectively

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5. Environment 5.1.
How well do leaders ensure the safety of the premises?
•All children are cared for in a safe, clean and secure environment.
•Unnecessary risks to children have been identified and as far as possible eliminate.
•There is a balance between the need to promote children’s safety and protect them from
harm, and the need to support children to take risks.
5.2.
How well do leaders ensure the suitability of the premises?
•The premises and the outside play areas are welcoming, friendly and provide a suitable
environment for play and learning, ongoing development of areas is continues.
•There sufficient space and facilities to meet the needs of children. The room is small but
the space is used effectively to develop foundation phase learning areas.
•The layout and design promote children’s independence in that children can decide
where to play and choose resources
•The premises are well maintained. The setting doesn’t have their own outdoor space
we make good use of the school garden, astro area, park and small woodland nearby
•Some aspects are suitable for staff, for comfort break and food preparation.
•Records are kept in a locked cabinet. The village hall situated next to the play room is
used for confidential conversations
•A variety play/recreational spaces for older children offer suitable challenges, risks and
opportunities to experiment
5.3.
How well do leaders ensure the quality of resources and equipment?
•Children have access to furniture, equipment, toys and resources that are appropriate
and suitable for their needs.
•Resources are age and stage appropriate, well maintained and conform to relevant
safety standards.
•Resources are clean and their maintenance complies with infection control principles.
Opening and
locking of the
setting
Risk
assessments
of the setting
both indoors
and outdoors
Garden,
Park, Astro
area, Field
and Small
woodland.
The quality of
equipment
on resources
is inspected
daily.
Areas to be
developed
6. Leadership
and
management
6.1.
How effective is leadership?
Do leaders/managers:
•set high expectations?
•communicate their vision for the setting and explore how to achieve it in collaboration
with others?
•keep the registered person/ responsible individual and, where applicable, management
committee or proprietor well informed about the setting’s progress?
•promote safe practices and a culture of safety?
•actively support and challenge everyone to do their best?
•create a positive ethos so children and staff feel valued?
•promote and sustain improvements?
•share their values and expectations about learning, behaviour, relationships?
•set clear aims and objectives that are focused on children’s needs and are understood
and implemented by all practitioners and made available to parents?
•plan strategically to provide purposeful opportunities for children to develop their Welsh
language skills in formal and informal situations?
•deliver the Welsh Language “Active Offer”?
•monitor and evaluate outcomes for children?
•comply with all CIW regulations and meet the national minimum standards?
•have a clear statement of purpose that provides an accurate picture of the setting?
The leader of the Cylch Meithrin Betws yn Rhos consistently sets high expectations for staff
and children. Staff meetings are encouraged for the sharing of ideas and to achieve a shared
vision for the setting. The committee are kept regularly informed about the setting’s
achievements and areas for development.
There is a strong culture of safety and promotion of safe practices. There is a strong ethos of
value of both the children and staff members.
Staff and all key stakeholders (including children, parents/carers, and committee members)
Statement of
purpose for
the setting
Parent
Handbook
Meetings and
records
The setting's
Self-
appraisal and
development
plan
Staff Training
Files
SSD reports
/Estyn/Count
y/MM
Staff
Handbook
New Staff
Induction
Pack
Staff
evaluation
Self-
have a shared expectation of high standards for learning, behaviour and relationships within
the cylch and committee.
The language of the Cylch Meithrin is Welsh. Staff respond in English where children
communicate in English and then model the Welsh for them. Children develop good Welsh
language skills within the Cylch. Opportunities for Welsh language learning are provided within
structured activities, routines and informal activities i.e. play activities.
Outcomes are monitored and evaluated for the children.
The Cylch Meithrin Betws yn Rhos is compliant with the CIW regulations and national minimum
standards. There is a clear statement of purpose in place.
6.2.
How effective is self-evaluation and planning for improvement?
Does the self-evaluation process:
•accurately identify the setting’s strengths and areas for improvement?
•embed in strategic and operational planning and draw on regular quality assurance
procedures?
•draw on first-hand evidence of the quality of care, teaching and learning?
•involve all staff in assessing outcomes and their own performance, such as reflecting
what they do on a daily basis?
•take into account of the views of staff, parents/carers, children and other stakeholders
and a report is produced and shared with contributors?
•draw upon reviews, advice and feedback by external agencies, where appropriate?
•lead to development plans that are monitored against clear targets and success criteria?
•prioritise the matters they wish to improve?
•implement sound strategies likely to bring about the desired improvements?
•take account of whether concerns/complaints have been appropriately addressed?
•allocate appropriate funding results in improvement in the quality of care, play, and
learning?
•lead to making improvements and have a positive impact on children’s learning and
wellbeing?
The self-evaluation process is a good opportunity for the committee and staff members to
evaluation
report
The Cylch
development
plan
Pre-school
healthy
Committee
minutes
Parent
Welcome
Pack
Staff files
Staff
monitoring
and
evaluation
Placement
Commencem
ent
arrangement
consider the Cylch’s strengths and areas for improvement. The staff have contributed actively
throughout and have provided first-hand accounts. All staff have been encouraged to reflect on
their performance.
The views of all key stakeholders including staff, parents/carers, and children are taken into
account and shared at key opportunities.
Support from relevant external agencies is welcomed.
Staff are encouraged to meet regularly to share information and consider appropriate action to
take. Opportunities to reflect on the implementation of these actions are encouraged.
Feedback from parents/carers, children and staff is taken into consideration when planning for
the allocation of funding. The impact of this is then reviewed to ensure that this is effective.
6.3.
How effective is the management of staff and resources?
How well do leaders/managers:
•follow safe, robust and timely recruitment processes?
•define roles and responsibilities?
•have an effective system of practitioners’ supervision and appraisal that leads to agreed
targets?
•ensure that there are sufficient practitioners who have relevant and appropriate
qualifications and experience of working with young children?
•manage their own time and prioritise activities responsively?
•communicate high expectations to those they manage?
•agree and achieve challenging and realistic targets for themselves and others?
•negotiate and co-operate well with staff and outside agencies?
•ensure that there are sufficient staff numbers and that they are deployed appropriately?
•develop contingency staffing plans?
•secure appropriate outcomes for children overall?
•successfully balance the effectiveness of its provision against costs, including staffing
costs?
•make good use of the funding it receives, including the Early Years Development Grant
( EYDG)?
s
Parental
letters
Social
website
Open Days
Parents '
handbook
open
sessions for
Parents
Information
for parents E.
G Social
cohorts, a
notice board
with the
week's
activities
Location
Newsletter

The Cylch Meithrin is fortunate to have a well-established and effective staff team. Staff have clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

Staff have yearly appraisals with the Chair of the Cylch committee and identify areas which they would like to develop from this. Expectations are communicated to the staff at these times.

The staff receive appropriate regular training in order for them to meet their roles and responsibilities. There is always provision for there to be sufficient adult:child ratio within the cylch.

Staffing levels are overseen by the Committee and parents are asked to communicate attendance/non-attendance in advance to allow for advance staffing planning. The Cylch costs are monitored closely by the Treasurer who reports on the financial situation regularly.

The use of the Cylch’s funding is considered carefully by the staff and the committee to ensure good value for money is achieved.

6.4. How effective are partnerships?

How well does the setting:

Parents are encouraged to contribute to the life of the Cylch Meithrin fully during their time at Cylch.

The leader of the Cylch Meithrin takes the lead in the welcoming of new parents and the Ti a Fi session. She is responsible for communicating important information to the parents regarding their child’s behaviour and any concerns regarding the child’s progress.

Parents feel confident to approach the Cylch leader with any concerns or relevant information regarding their child and/or home life. Areas to be developed Target: A regular and consistent supervision framework for staff with the leader and/or Chairperson. Staff to have clearly defined personal development plans with identified targets.

Target : To arrange regular staff meetings to discuss further progress for the provision at the Cylch

Target: Staff and committee to discuss suitable use of time for staff to plan and assess effectively in addition to time spent with the children

Expenditure Total 2021-2022
Income
Total 2021-
2022
Expenditure Total 2021-2022
Income
Total 2021-
2022
45,769.09
1,500.00
9,443.10
1,724.00 57.36
0.00 324.66
81.68
5,146.06
6,964.10
1,328.53
19,289.00
0.00
8,158.00
13,584.99
30,394.95
15.00
71,971.56 71,808.96

28,385.48 71,808.96 71,971.56 28,222.88 100,194.44 100,194.44

Bank balances as at 31/03/2021

28,222.88 10,022.50 38,245.38

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