Tysoe Children’s Group is open to all children between the ages of 18 months to 8 years, offering a range of year-round services to meet the needs of families in the local community and surrounding villages. As a childcare provider the charity works in partnership with families to provide the best possible educational experiences for all the children cared for.
Early years education is provided in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework and Ofsted standards, ensuring that as an early years childcare provider the charity meets the learning, development and care of children from 18 months to 5 years of age across our two rooms.
The last year has been one of celebration, change and stabilisation. Tysoe Childrens Group celebrated the wonderful milestone of being operational for 20 years, first opening its doors in April 2004. The whole community were invited to an open day in July to celebrate with the staff and children. Our successful fundraising has enabled us to continue improving our setting and environment with the newly completed resurfacing of the playground.
There has also been change to the Government Early Years Funded hours, from April 2024 working parents of two year olds were able to request 15 hours of free childcare. Currently all requests for funded hours have been provided.
Like previous years there continues to be a focus on staff training, ensuring staff have the skills and knowledge required and were supported to carry out their job roles.
Increased numbers of children requiring greater levels of support remain and training reflected this. Members of staff are being supported through Level 2 and 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeships, with 2 members of staff completing their apprenticeships and gaining qualifications.
