St Pauls Little Angels After School Club

St Pauls Little Angels After School Club St. Pauls C of E Church, 60 Park Lane, London, N17 0JR

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The provider fails to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the associated requirements of the Childcare Register.  The provider does not ensure that all new staff complete appropriate suitability checks and vetting procedures at the start of employment, to ensure they are suitable to work with children. The provider does not ensure that staff are aware of their responsibility to disclose any information that may affect their suitability to work with children. This puts children's welfare at significant risk.  The provider has not updated the safeguarding children policy. She has not kept her own and the staff's knowledge of safeguarding children issues up to date, particularly if an allegation is made against a member of staff and with regard to indicators that a child may be at risk of extremist views. This puts children's welfare at risk.  Only one member of staff holds a paediatric first aid qualification. The provider has not

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This provision is inadequate

developed a contingency plan in the event that the staff member is absent from the club. This does not ensure children's safety.

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It has the following strengths

 Staff are warm, friendly and develop strong bonds with the children. Children enjoy their time at the club. They behave well and respond positively to the consistent boundaries.  Partnerships with parents are friendly. Staff share information with parents daily.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 implement effective systems to ensure the suitability of individuals working with children, with particular regard to ensuring that recruitment and vetting procedures are effective, references are obtained and up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are completed when staff commence working at the provision 05/09/2016

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Due Date

 ensure staff are aware of their responsibility to disclose any information that may affect their suitability to work with children, including disqualification by association 05/09/2016

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Due Date

 gain knowledge of and implement an up-to-date policy, and procedures, to safeguard children that is in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB); this should include the process to follow and numbers to contact should you need to make a referral and the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff 05/09/2016

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Due Date

 ensure all staff have up to date knowledge of safeguarding issues, are able to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity and are able to respond in a timely and appropriate way 05/09/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that at least one person who has a current paediatric first aid certificate is on the premises and available at all times when children are present, with particular regard to circumstances when the current first aider may not be present or is unable to attend the setting. 05/09/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main hall and the conservatory.  The inspector had discussions with children, parents and staff.  The inspector looked at children's information records, planning documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working with children.  The inspector viewed the self-evaluation information and a range of documents, including safeguarding procedures.  The inspector discussed practice observed with the manager.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. Staff do not demonstrate a sound understanding of their role in child protection. They are not fully aware of the policies and procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The provider and staff are unclear of the action to take should they have a safeguarding concern about a member of staff. The provider does not meet her responsibility to follow safe recruitment and vetting procedures. She does not gain sufficient information from past employers or ensure that new staff complete the necessary suitability checks, such as a new Disclosure and Barring Service check. This means that she does not know if all staff are suitable to fulfil their roles. The provider and staff are unaware of the need to disclose any information that may affect their suitability to work with children. As a result, children's safety and well-being are at risk. Although the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

provider carries out supervision, it is not effective and does not help staff to keep up to date with relevant changes, particularly around safeguarding children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children take responsibility for hanging up their belongings and they see to their own personal needs. Staff organise the environment well and children are interested in the resources. Children make their own choices from a range of activities planned around their abilities and interests. Children enjoy their time at the club. Staff support children's communication and language skills well. Staff encourage conversations and ask children questions to prompt them to share their thoughts and ideas. Children show good imaginative skills as they enjoy the role play area. For example, they have fun pretending to be in a hair salon where they do each other's hair and make appointments for their friends.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in safeguarding mean children's safety and welfare are at risk. Currently, just one member of staff holds a valid paediatric first aid qualification. If this staff member is not working there are no measures in place to ensure that a qualified first aider is on site. The deputy has a 'First aid at Work' certificate, but this does not fulfil the requirement. Staff work well together and are good role models. They treat children with kindness and respect. Children behave well. They participate in creating rules for the club and learn to use good manners, share and take turns. Children follow suitable hygiene practices and enjoy nutritious snacks. Staff plan a range of activities for children to learn about different cultures, festivals and the world around them. Children's art work is displayed. They eagerly show visitors their creations and take pride in these.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473326 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 967146 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 30 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person St Pauls Little Angels After-School Club Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07958 344 710

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St Pauls Little Angels After School Club registered in 2014 and is located in Tottenham, in the London Borough of Haringey. The club opens Monday to Friday, 3pm to 6pm, term time only. There are four members of staff, of whom two are qualified at 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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