Green Leaf After School Club

Green Leaf After School Club New Testament Church Hall, Suffolk Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 7QP

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2016 13 May 2014

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The manager does not update the club's safeguarding policies and procedures, with particular regard to wider safeguarding issues or ensures at least one staff member holds a relevant first-aid qualification. These breaches relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The manager does not risk assess all areas to promote children's safety, in particular, the toilet area. This breach also relates to the Childcare Register.  The manager does not always check the accuracy of children's attendance records, in particular their departure times. This breach relate to the Childcare Register.  Staff know how to provide a range of play opportunities to keep children engaged.  The manager understands the importance of working in partnerships with parents and other providers that children attend, to share information and promote continuity in children's care.  Staff know how to promote children's personal development, including instilling positive

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The provision does not meet requirements

behaviour, to help children to learn right from wrong.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure at least one person caring for children holds an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification, as required 08/08/2016

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Due Date

 ensure appropriate measures are in place to check and reduce all risks, to promote the health and safety of the children 08/08/2016

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Due Date

 update safeguarding policies and procedures to be followed for the protection of children 08/08/2016

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Due Date

 maintain the daily record of children's hours of attendance, particularly their departure times. 08/08/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed the club's policies and other required documents, which the manager intends to use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the manager his processes for self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector viewed resources, and toured the playrooms and outdoor play area.  The inspector held meetings with the manager and staff.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 100223 Local authority Barking & Dagenham Inspection number 1054516 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 4 - 8 Total number of places 45 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person New Testament Assembly Property Charity

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Date of previous inspection 13 May 2014 Telephone number 020 8507 3006

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Green Leaf After School Club registered in 1998. It is situated in a residential area of Barking, within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The club operates Monday to Friday, during term times, from 8am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm. A play scheme operates during school holidays from 8am to 6pm. The provider employs four staff, including the manager. Of these, three staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and 2. There were no early years children on roll 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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