Little K's

Little K's North Thatchams Children's Centre, Park Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3PG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2015 16 January 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The provider ensures that the manager understands the learning and development requirements. She knows how to oversee the daily running of the club to ensure that the planning records offer a variety of play experiences and activities to engage and support the children's learning well.  The provider ensures the manager knows how to offer play in an environment that is clean, safe and suitable to meet the needs for all children attending. This includes providing access to the garden which allows for children to be physically active and play together. The staff know the importance of providing a range of healthy and nutritious foods, which contribute to a healthy lifestyle.  The provider ensures that parents receive necessary information about policies and procedures, and recognises the importance of working in partnership with them.  The provider ensures the manager trains staff suitability to meet the needs of children

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The provision meets requirements

and safeguard their welfare in the event of concerns arising. The manager knows how to provide ongoing support and coaching to staff. This is through daily observations, weekly meetings and quarterly appraisals, to help drive improved provision.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present 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 present, 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises intended for childcare purposes including the outdoor area, and looked at toys, resources and equipment available for children's use.  The inspector held discussions with the manager about her role and responsibilities in meeting the requirements; how suitable experiences are planned for children and how the provision is improved.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including policies and procedures and staff training certificates.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363871 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 835514 Type of provision Out of school provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 3 - 14 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 10 Name of provider Karen Anita West Date of previous inspection 16 January 2012 Telephone number 07786 871 756

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Setting details

Little K's re-registered in 2007. It provides wrap around care for children aged three to fourteen years. The club is open each weekday from 3pm to 6pm during school term times. There are six members of staff. Of these, four staff hold appropriate childcare qualifications. There were no children present at the inspection.

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Setting details

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

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

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Setting details

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Setting details

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