Mencap Saturday Morning Drop In

Mencap Saturday Morning Drop In The Resource Centre, Orwell School, Maidstone Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9EF

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2016 29 June 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The manager and volunteers have a sound knowledge of how to provide children with interesting activities that complement their learning at school. Resources and equipment are of good quality and are suitable for the ages and abilities of children attending.  Since the last inspection, the group has moved to different premises on the same site. This has improved the facilities available to children, including providing them with access to a well-resourced outdoor area and a sensory room. There are procedures in place to gather the views of parents, carers, children and volunteers, to help set targets for improvement.  Parents and carers of older children who attend the club are very complimentary about the care provided. They are very appreciative of the activities and social opportunities the club provides for their children. They say their children enjoy attending and feel safe in the friendly and caring atmosphere.

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The provision meets requirements

 There are appropriate procedures in place to promote children's safety and welfare. For example, thorough safety checks are carried out on all areas of the premises before children arrive. The indoor and outdoor areas are safe and secure. Sound procedures are in place to monitor children's arrival and departure times to ensure they only leave with authorised people.  The manager gains information from parents and carers, in order to be able to support individual children's care needs. Procedures are in place to involve parents and carers in setting targets that they would like their children to achieve while at the club.  The manager and volunteers have suitable knowledge of child protection procedures. They understand their responsibilities to protect the welfare of the children in their care.

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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 premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children. She spoke to volunteers and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed older children involved in activities, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and a member of the committee. She looked at relevant documentation, such as safeguarding policies and evidence of the suitability of staff and volunteers.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents and carers of older children during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 970897 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1041246 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 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 14 Name of registered person Mencap Felixstowe and District Committee

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Date of previous inspection 29 June 2013 Telephone number 07738 902914

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Mencap Saturday Morning Drop In is a group for children with special educational needs or disability. The group was registered in 2001. It employs one paid member of staff and 24 volunteers. Staff and volunteers hold a range of relevant childcare, healthcare and teaching qualifications or degrees. The group runs every Saturday morning during term time from 9.30am until 11.45am and every other Saturday morning, during the school summer holidays.

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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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