William Penn Leisure Centre Playscheme

William Penn Leisure Centre Playscheme William Penn Leisure Centre, Shepherds Lane, RICKMANSWORTH, Hertfordshire, WD3 8JN

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 11 June 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The manager is very experienced. She is well supported by the provider of the playscheme. They demonstrate, through discussion and their use of documentation, how they obtain information about children's interests.  The provider and the manager have a clear understanding of their role and responsibility to safeguard children. They are aware of the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child in their care.  The provider understands the need to carry out a secure recruitment process so that those working with children are suitable to do so. Since the last inspection, supervision systems for staff have been introduced. The provider knows the importance of these in contributing to an ongoing programme of professional development.  The provider and the manager know the importance of providing daily opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise. Activities offered include ball games, swimming

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The provision meets requirements

and visits to the nearby park area for team games.  The provider and manager understand how to ensure children are safe at all times. For example, risk assessments are carried out and all resources are checked before they are used. They know how to make sure that children are safe when the nearby park is used.  The provider recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other providers where children attend to meet their individual needs. They also understand how to ensure that activities are adapted as necessary so that all children are able to participate.  Older children attending the playscheme on the day of inspection stated that they enjoy coming and that the staff are friendly.  The provider understands the need to monitor the service that the provision provides when caring for children, so that this continually contributes to children's care and the experiences offered.

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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 a tour of the provision. She discussed how the provision operates and viewed the resources offered. The inspector spoke to older children present at the inspection.  The inspector held in-depth discussions with the provider and the manager. These related to their knowledge and understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare, and learning and development.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, including the safeguarding procedures, and discussed how these will be used in practice.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and plans for improvement with the provider and the manager.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330014 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1028403 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 - 12 Total number of places 34 Number of children on roll 52 Name of provider Hertsmere Leisure Date of previous inspection 11 June 2013 Telephone number 01923 771050

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Setting details

William Penn Leisure Centre Playscheme was registered in 2006. The playscheme employs seven members of staff, three of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or 3. Other staff hold relevant sports and leisure qualifications including lifeguard skills. The playscheme opens Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm during the Easter and summer holidays.

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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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