Poolside Manor Camps

Poolside Manor Camps Lyndhurst Gardens, Finchley, London, N3 1TD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 July 2015 18 July 2012

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This inspection: Met

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

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The provision meets requirements

 The provider and manager have a secure understanding of the need to plan exciting and challenging activities, based on children's interests.  The provider has interesting resources that are attractively displayed so children can easily access them.  Staff have a secure knowledge of the need to promote healthy lifestyles through good exercise and a nutritious diet. They understand that children benefit from play and exercise in the fresh air.  The manager and most of the staff have current paediatric first-aid training. Staff who work with young children have the skills and knowledge to manage accidents or emergencies quickly.  The provider and manager understand the importance of evaluating the service. They reflect on ways to implement improvements to benefit children, with input from all of the users.  The provider understands about taking effective action to ensure the safety of children. She has trained the staff to ensure they have knowledge of what to do if they have

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The provision meets requirements

child protection concerns about children in their care. The manager completes risk assessments to minimise potential hazards.  The provider has good recruitment and induction systems to follow to help ensure all staff are suitable. All staff are fully aware of their roles and responsibilities.

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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 viewed the areas of the premises available for children.  The inspector viewed the different resources available and discussed with the provider about how they would use them to promote children's enjoyment.  The inspector sampled a range of policies and documents that the provider will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked the suitability and training of the provider, manager and staff.  The inspector discussed improvement plans with the provider.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147608 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 986850 Type of provision Out of school provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 0 Name of provider Poolside Manor Limited Date of previous inspection 18 July 2012 Telephone number 020 8349 1945

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Setting details

Poolside Manor Camp is one of two privately run settings. It registered in 2006 and is situated in Finchley, in the London Borough of Barnet. The camp was not operating and there were no children on roll at the time of 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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