Cheeky Monkeys Holiday Playscheme

Cheeky Monkeys Holiday Playscheme North Street Church Hall, 33 North Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1LW

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 August 2016 1 November 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The provider does not meet the requirements of the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register. She has not updated the safeguarding children policy and has not kept her knowledge of safeguarding children issues up to date, particularly with regard to making referrals and allegations against staff. This puts children's welfare at risk.  The provider does not monitor the ongoing suitability of staff, including checking disqualification by association. She does not undertake performance management for staff to identify training needs and offer appropriate support or coaching.  Staff know how to plan and provide a range of interesting activities indoors and outside, including activities that support children's independence and healthy lifestyles. There is a suitable range of resources and equipment available.  Staff are aware of how to help children understand expectations for good behaviour.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The provider understands the importance of gathering information from parents and teachers to support children's individual needs. She is developing a process of reflective practice to help them identify and improve practices.

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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

 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 16/08/2016

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Due Date

 ensure procedures are in place to check the ongoing suitability of staff, including checking disqualification by association 30/09/2016

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Due Date

 put in place arrangements for the supervision of staff and support them to undertake appropriate professional development opportunities and training, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to fulfil their roles and responsibilities. 30/09/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the provider about the care and learning opportunities they provide.  The inspector sampled documentation for the setting, including staff qualification certificates, children's records and a range of policies.  The inspector viewed the areas that the children use.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the provider.  The inspector viewed the resources that the children use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY275428 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 1054371 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 16 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Cheeky Monkeys Partnership

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Date of previous inspection 1 November 2012 Telephone number 01823 289685 or 07876979979 during Feb

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Cheeky Monkeys Holiday Playscheme registered in 2004. It operates during some school holidays, currently Easter and for four weeks in the summer. The playscheme operates from the main church hall and adjoining smaller hall of North Street Congregational Church, Taunton, Somerset. They open from 8.45am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, with sessions available within these times. The joint owner/managers are mother and daughter, and both have a level 3 qualification in play work. There is an additional unqualified member of staff. There were no early years children on roll when the inspection took place.

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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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