Headstart Day Care Ltd

Headstart Day Care Ltd HEAD START PLAY GROUP, Afton Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5PA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2015 18 August 2014

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not met The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 Staff provide a very welcoming and inclusive environment to help children to feel comfortable, confident and safe.  Staff demonstrate a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. They understand how children learn and the importance of forming effective partnerships with other settings and schools to ensure continuity in children's learning.  Staff provide a range of resources and play equipment to be able to meet the needs of the wide age range of children who may attend. Staff understand the importance of applying successful boundaries and positive strategies to help children develop respect and understanding for each other.  The chef is able to provide a varied menu to encourage children to make healthy choices for their meals and snacks. Children will have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the large outdoor play area.  There are robust systems in place for recruitment, suitability checking and induction of

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The provision meets requirements

staff. Staff will receive frequent relevant training and regular supervision. The manager will observe staff practice and the effectiveness of the activities provided for the children.  The manager understands the importance of ensuring that all staff are aware of their responsibilities to safeguard the children. Safeguarding policies and procedures are strong and help to ensure that children can be protected at all times.  The manager understands how to involve parents, staff and children in the evaluation of the club. She demonstrates how she will work successfully in partnership with parents and other professionals involved in the care of the children.  All actions and recommendations from the previous inspection have been addressed.

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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 observed the premises indoors and outdoors. She observed the resources, play equipment and activities to be provided for the children.  The inspector spoke to older children, staff and members of the management team.  The inspector discussed planning and assessment for early years children with the club's room leader and how links are made with other settings.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including that relating to staff suitability, risk assessments, attendance records and policies and procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473892 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 988156 Type of provision Out of school provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 30 Name of provider Headstart Day Care Ltd Date of previous inspection 18 August 2014 Telephone number 07772983595

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Setting details

Headstart Day Care Ltd was registered in 2014. It is situated in the same premises as Headstart Nursery in South Ockendon, Essex. The out of school club opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 8.45am and from 3pm until 7pm during school term times. The holiday club operates from 7.30am to 7pm. The club employs five members of childcare staff, including the manager. The manager holds a level 4 early years qualification. One staff member holds an early years qualification at level 3, one at level 2 and two are unqualified.

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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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