Goldhill Adventure Playground

Goldhill Adventure Playground Windley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6QX

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 February 2015 11 August 2009

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 Children are not effectively safeguarded. Not all committee members have gone through the required checks with Ofsted to ensure they are suitable for their roles.  The manager has failed to ensure that staff are clear about the need to disclose any changes in their circumstances, to determine their ongoing suitability to work with children.  The manager does not have consistent arrangements in place for the supervision of staff to foster a culture of mutual support, teamwork and continuous improvement.  The manager understands how to create a welcoming environment. There is a suitable range of toys, equipment and resources to meet the learning needs of different age groups of children.  The manager and her staff demonstrate a good understanding of how to protect children in their care. They are aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse, to help recognise when children may be at risk of harm and are confident to report concerns,

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The provision does not meet requirements

in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines.  The manager demonstrates how the setting would work in partnership with parents and understands how this helps to provide children with a continuity of care, and supports their emotional well-being.  The manager has good systems in place to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Toys, activities and equipment had been adapted or developed to enable every child to take part in a range of play opportunities. Thus an inclusive environment is offered.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that effective systems are in place to confirm that committee members, and any other person who is likely to have regular contact with children are suitable, this particularly relates to the supply of documents to enable Ofsted to conduct relevant checks  ensure staff are asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, court orders, reprimands and warnings that may affect their suitability to work with children, either before or during employment  put appropriate arrangements in place for the supervision of staff who have contact with children and families to provide support, coaching and training for the practitioner and to promote the interests of children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises with the manager, both indoors and outside.  The inspector held discussions with the manager about her procedures for safeguarding children.  The inspector checked essential documentation, including policies, procedures and registers.  The inspectors spoke with the manager and staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed with the manager how she monitors and evaluates the settings practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 227018 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 871402

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Type of provision

Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 35 Number of children on roll 0 Name of provider The Goldhill Play Association Committee Date of previous inspection 11 August 2009 Telephone number 0116 283 6350

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Type of provision

Goldhill Adventure Playground was registered in 1974. The playground employs nine members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or 3. The playground opens every weekday from 3pm until 6pm during term time and from 12 noon until 3pm during the holidays.

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Type of provision

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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Type of provision

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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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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