Little Adults After School Club

Little Adults After School Club Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 155065 Inspection date 11/01/2012 Inspector Marilyn Peacock

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Setting address 149 Canterbury Road, Leyton, London, E10 6EH

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Telephone number 020 8558 2121 Email lcampbell@littleadultsasc.co.uk Type of setting Childcare - Non-Domestic to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as

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you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

Little Adult After School Club is run by a private individual. It opened in 1998 and operates from a large hall and a small room in a modern Church of England community centre in Leyton, within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. All children share access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area. The setting is open each weekday from 3.00pm until 6.30pm during term time and from 8.00am until 6.30pm during the school holidays.

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Description of the setting

The setting is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of 32 children from four to under eight years at any one time. There where no children in the early years age range on roll at the time of the inspection. Children aged over eight years to 11 years also attend. The club employs eight members of staff to work directly with children. Of these, four staff members, including the proprietor and manager, hold an appropriate qualification in early years.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

All the staff of the Out of School Club have recently attended child protection training and demonstrate a sound understanding of child protection issues and procedures. They are aware of the procedures to be followed if there should be safeguarding concerns about a child in their care. They demonstrate a secure understanding of promoting children's safety. Risk assessments for both indoors and outings are carried out and documented. All the required polices and procedures are in place to guide the practices of the group and readily available for parents. The group recognises the importance of obtaining written parental consent for the seeking of emergency medical advice or treatment or for trips and outings to promote children's safety. All staff hold a recognise first aid qualification therefore are able to act in the best interest of children should there be an accident. In addition a number of staff hold a food hygiene certificate to promote

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The staff demonstrate a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the play experiences they would use to promote children's learning and development. Appropriate systems for the undertaking of observation and assessments are in place to promote children's learning. The group understands the importance of evaluating there service to identify weaknesses and areas for further development. The group are committed to working in partnership with parents by maintaining a good two-way flow of communication, sharing children's developmental records and regular discussion. The group demonstrate an awareness of promoting an inclusive environment by gathering information about children's individual needs and backgrounds. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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