Yorke Mead School Playscheme

Yorke Mead Playscheme Yorke Mead JMI School, Dulwich Way, Croxley Green, RICKMANSWORTH, Hertfordshire, WD3 3PX

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 08/07/2014 16/08/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: Met Previous inspection: 1

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The provision meets requirements

 Through discussion with the provider and documents seen, it is evident that this provision is appropriately managed and organised. Continuous training and support is provided for all staff, which enables them to plan effective, fun and interesting opportunities to help children learn and make progress, both indoors and outside.  Through discussion, the provider demonstrates that she has a very good understanding of the importance of good teaching methods to support the learning and development needs of children of all ages. Experienced staff are recruited and individual support for children is provided as and when necessary. This means that all children can participate in the activities provided.  Through discussion and the documents seen, the provider shows that she has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. Robust steps are taken to ensure that all those working with children are suitable to do so and that their training is updated.

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The provision meets requirements

Clear induction programmes are in place so that staff are clear about their roles and responsibilities.  Through discussion and the documents seen, the provider demonstrates that she has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. There are appropriate strategies to build close relationships with parents and school staff, in order to promote continuity in children's care and learning.  Children are involved in the development of the club's rules, in order to promote their good behaviour and respect for others.  New children are helped to settle in through the buddy system. This means that those who are familiar with the club are given responsibility, to ensure new children feel settled and secure. This supports children's personal, social and emotional development.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

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 whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the registered person how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children through the varied activities offered.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed recruitment procedures and how staff suitability is established. She also discussed policies and procedures used by the holiday play scheme.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the induction and training programme provided for staff. She also discussed the impact of knowledge gained and how this will be used during the play scheme.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed a range of documentation that the provider will use when caring for children.

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Information about the setting

Yorke Mead Playscheme was registered in 1993 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. It operates from facilities within Yorke Mead school in Croxley Green, Rickmansworth. It is managed by the Three Rivers District Council. Children have access to the school playground and playing fields for outdoor play. The play scheme serves children and families from the local and surrounding areas. There are no staff currently employed at this setting, as there are currently no children on roll. The holiday play scheme opens Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4pm during the Easter and summer holidays. There are currently no children on roll due to building works currently taking place. When the play scheme is in operation staff support children who speak English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Three Rivers Council also operate a play scheme for older

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Information about the setting

children aged eight to eleven years on the same site.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 130624 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 854225

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Type of provision

Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 0 Name of provider Three Rivers District Council Date of previous inspection 16/08/2011 Telephone number 01923 779392

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Type of provision

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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