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INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 21/11/2003 Inspector Name Susan Magaret Lyon

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Out of School Day Care Setting Name Happy Club Limited Setting Address Holden Clough School St Albans Avenue Ashton Under Lyne Tameside OL6 8XN

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THE INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality and standard of day care. When making judgements, inspectors have regard to how well the provider meets the National Standards for under Eights Day Care and Childminding. A list of these is attached. The report identifies strengths and areas for improvement. This inspection report must be made available to all parents.

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Information about the setting

Happy Club Limited is based in Holden Clough School, which is situated in the Ashton-under-Lyne area of Tameside and is registered to provide care for 50 children. The club operates before and after school from 08:00 to 09:00 and 15:10 to 17:30 Monday to Friday. The club is registered to provide care in the school holidays from 08:00 to 17:30. The rooms available are the main school hall and an adjacent classroom. There are toilet facilities close by and an enclosed outside play area. There are 7 members of staff, 4 of whom are qualified and the manager holds a level 3 child care qualification.

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How good is the Day Care?

Happy club at Holden Clough School provides satisfactory care for children. The club is well organised and children are grouped appropriately. Staff spend time with the children supporting their play and they appear settled secure and confident. A broad range of age appropriate play activities are provided and children are able to freely choose what they want to play with. The premises are child centred and safe and secure and the outside area is fully enclosed. Staff have a good awareness of safety issues and toys and equipment are checked daily. Written and verbal information is shared with parents and they are welcomed into the club. All documentation is in place although some details need adding to some policies and procedures.

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What has improved since the last inspection?

Since the last inspection, the manager has obtained a Level 3 child care qualification

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What has improved since the last inspection?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 appropriate to the post and a written special needs statement is available and shared with parents.

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What is being done well?

• The club is well organised. Children are grouped appropriately and staff support children's play. • There is a broad range of play activities which are planned and evaluated and meet the children's needs. • The premises are child centred, safe and secure and the outside area is fully enclosed. • Information is shared with parents daily. Policies and procedures are all available.

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What needs to be improved?

• written parental consent is needed for emergency medical treatment. • details of the regulator need including in the complaints procedure. • procedures to be followed if allegations are made against staff are needed in the Child Protection statement.

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CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION

All registered persons must comply with all conditions of registration included on his/her certificate of registration. As a result of this inspection conditions of registration have been imposed / varied / removed and a new certificate of registration will be issued.

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The Registered Person must take the following actions by the date shown

Std Action Date 7 Obtain written parental consent for emergency medical treatment/advice. 19/12/2003

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The Registered Person should have regard to the following recommendations

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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by the time of the next inspection

Std Recommendation 12 Ensure details of the regulator is included in the complaints procedure. 13 Include “allegations against staff” in Child Protection statement.

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by the time of the next inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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STANDARD 1 - SUITABLE PERSON

Adults providing day care, looking after children or having unsupervised access to them are suitable to do so.

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STANDARD 2 - ORGANISATION

The registered person meets required adult: child ratios, ensures that training and qualifications requirements are met and organises space and resources to meet the children's needs effectively.

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STANDARD 3 - CARE, LEARNING AND PLAY

The registered person meets children's individual needs and promotes their welfare. They plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children's emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.

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STANDARD 4 - PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The premises are safe, secure and suitable for their purpose. They provide adequate space in an appropriate location, are welcoming to children and offer access to the necessary facilities for a range of activities which promote their development.

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STANDARD 5 - EQUIPMENT

Furniture, equipment and toys are provided which are appropriate for their purpose and help to create an accessible and stimulating environment. They are of suitable design and condition, well maintained and conform to safety standards.

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STANDARD 6 - SAFETY

The registered person takes positive steps to promote safety within the setting and on outings and ensures proper precautions are taken to prevent accidents.

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STANDARD 7 - HEALTH

The registered person promotes the good health of children and takes positive steps to prevent the spread of infection and appropriate measures when they are ill.

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STANDARD 8 - FOOD AND DRINK

Children are provided with regular drinks and food in adequate quantities for their needs. Food and drink is properly prepared, nutritious and complies with dietary and religious requirements.

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STANDARD 9 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The registered person and staff actively promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children.

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NEEDS AND DISABILITIES)

The registered person is aware that some children may have special needs and is

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NEEDS AND DISABILITIES)

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 proactive in ensuring that appropriate action can be taken when such a child is identified or admitted to the provision. Steps are taken to promote the welfare and development of the child within the setting in partnership with the parents and other relevant parties.

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STANDARD 11 - BEHAVIOUR

Adults caring for children in the provision are able to manage a wide range of children's behaviour in a way which promotes their welfare and development.

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STANDARD 12 - WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS AND CARERS

The registered person and staff work in partnership with parents and to meet the needs of the children, both individually and as a group. Information is shared.

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STANDARD 13 - CHILD PROTECTION

The registered person complies with local child protection procedures approved by the Area Child Protection Committee and ensures that all adults working and looking after children in the provision are able to put the procedures into practice.

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STANDARD 14 - DOCUMENTATION

Records, policies and procedures which are required for the efficient and safe management of the provision, or to promote the welfare, care and learning of children are maintained. Records about individual children are shared with the child's parent.

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STANDARD 14 - DOCUMENTATION

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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