Hampstead Community Centre Playscheme

Hampstead Community Centre Playscheme Fitzjohns School, 86a Fitzjohns Avenue, London, NW3 6NP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 April 2016 9 August 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The manager demonstrates suitable knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how these relate to a holiday provision. She explains how parents will be kept informed about their children's time at the playscheme through daily feedback.  The manager shows a secure understanding of how the principles of playwork support children's ongoing learning and development. She is able to give examples of the resources and activities that will be on offer during the holiday playscheme.  The manager demonstrates an understanding of how to ensure children are safe while at the playscheme and on outings. Risk assessments are in place and parent's permission is sort. She is aware of the responsibility to protect children from abuse and neglect and explains what she would do if she had concerns about a child's welfare.  The manager understands how to support children in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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The provision meets requirements

Policies are in place regarding lunches brought from home and children will have free access to outdoor play.  The manager explains how she will make use of staff meetings, induction procedures and ongoing monitoring to ensure the quality of the provision. She explains how the views of parents are sort and acted upon. The manager links with other providers and makes use of online resources to keep up to date with good practice.  The manager understands the importance of encouraging children to be independent throughout their play and daily routines. She explains how they will be supported to develop confidence and self-care skills. Children will be supported emotionally through the allocation of a named key person.

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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 had in-depth discussions with the manager relating to her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for safeguarding, welfare and learning and development.  The inspector looked at documents the club uses when caring for children, including registration forms, policies and risk assessments.  The inspector looked at parental satisfaction surveys and discussed the self-evaluation with the manager.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and training of staff working in the club. She discussed the process of recruiting and inducting new staff.  The inspector spoke with the manager about the range of resources and activities she will offer when open.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262532 Local authority Camden Inspection number 1040082 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 12 Total number of places 48 Number of children on roll 0 Name of provider Hampstead Community Action Limited Date of previous inspection 9 August 2012 Telephone number 0207 794 8313

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Setting details

Hampstead Community Centre Playscheme registered in 2003 and is operated by a limited company. The playscheme operates from Fitzjohn School during the summer holidays. It is open between 9am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. The playscheme employs six permanent members of staff, five of whom hold suitable qualifications at level 2 or level 3.

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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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