Attlee Youth & Community Centre

Attlee Youth & Community Centre 5 Thrawl Street, London, E1 6RT

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2016 15 February 2010

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The provision meets requirements

 The manager regularly reflects on the quality of the setting. She works with staff to identify ways to improve the delivery of the service to children and their families.  The manager and staff understand their role to protect children from harm. For example, they attend safeguarding training to keep their knowledge up to date.  Staff know how to promote healthy lifestyles ensuring children are physically active. For example, they know how to plan the outdoor play space to offer physical challenges, including growing vegetables, such as pumpkins and tomatoes.  The setting promotes an overall ethos of caring and respecting others. Staff recognise the importance of celebrating diversity and helping children to manage any conflicts.  The manager and staff team value the importance of parental involvement for children of all ages. They recognise that parents play an intrinsic part in sharing information to

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The provision meets requirements

help them identify children's starting points and ongoing interests.

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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 read a sample of the setting's policies and procedures.  The inspector reviewed other relevant documents, including backgrounds checks for those working on the premises and staff training certificates.  The inspector viewed the space and resources that the setting intends to use for the children.  The inspector discussed with the manager and the staff how they intend to keep children safe and assessed their knowledge of safeguarding procedures.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation processes, including plans for continuous improvement with the manager.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119545 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 840262 Type of provision Out of school provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 89 Name of provider The Attlee Foundation Date of previous inspection 15 February 2010 Telephone number 020 7375 3212

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Setting details

Attlee Youth and Community Centre is run by the Attlee Foundation and a registered charity. It opened in 1982 and is located in the E1 area of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The setting is open on Tuesday 3-5pm, Wednesday 3-5pm, Friday 5.30 - 8.30 pm and Saturday 1-4.30 pm term time. During the school holidays the setting is open Wednesday 12-6.30pm, Thursday 12-5.30pm and Friday 2-8pm. The setting employs 8 staff ,7 of the staff team hold appropriate play work qualifications.

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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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