Complex Needs Holiday Schemes

Complex Needs Holiday Schemes Phoenix Special School, 49 Bow Road, LONDON, E3 2AD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 October 2015 18 July 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The manager and staff understand their role to safeguard and protect children within their care. They are aware of potential signs and symptoms that may cause them concerns and know the reporting procedures.  The manager understands the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals involved in the support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.  The manager knows how to monitor staff performance and to use the self-evaluation process. This helps to improve the provision and children's overall experiences.  The manager knows how to provide a balance of planned activities and those children choose for themselves. He demonstrates an awareness of to prepare children for the next stages of their learning.  The manager has a clear understanding of how children learn and develop, as well as how to support children with special educational needs. He knows how to provide a

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The provision meets requirements

flexible routine that meets children's individual needs and interests.  The manager understands the importance of providing a safe, secure and friendly environment for children to play and explore. This helps to promote their well-being and development.  The manager knows how to organise the deployment of staff to ensure a good level of supervision and one-to-one support for individual children as required.

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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 discussed with the manager how he supports the individual needs of the children.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the manager will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the manager their self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector toured the area the premises plans to use for children and viewed resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356388 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 986853 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 0 Name of provider TheTower Project Date of previous inspection 18 July 2012 Telephone number 0207 790 9085

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Setting details

Complex Needs Holiday Schemes registered in 2007. It operates from the Phoenix Special School in Bow, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is open each weekday from 9am to 3.30pm in school holidays. The provision provides specialised care and teaching for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The provider employs six members of staff; of the six staff, two are qualified at level 6, three at level 3 and one at level 2. There were no children on roll in the early years age group at the time of the inspection.

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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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