Kinder After School at Allington Primary School

Kinder After School at Allington Primary School Allington Cp School, Hildenborough Crescent, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0PG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2016 11 October 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The manager knows how to monitor the work of her staff. For example, she recognises the importance of regular meetings and training to help develop their practice.  Staff understanding their safeguarding responsibilities. They know the signs that would cause them concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow.  The manager recognises the value of working in partnership with parents to provide a consistent approach. She knows the importance of providing parents with regular feedback about children's individual needs.  The manager knows how to offer an inclusive service to help children learn to accept and value each other's differences.  The manager understands the importance of encouraging children to lead healthy lifestyles. She plans to provide daily outdoor experiences to help support their physical well-being and good health.  The manager knows how to evaluate her practice, including using the views of parents,

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The provision meets requirements

children and other professionals. She understands how to identify and make improvements to help raise the quality of children's experiences.

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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 held discussions with the manager about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector viewed all the areas of the premises available for the care of children.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including the staff's suitability checks and qualifications.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385728 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1058886 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 24 Number of children on roll 17 Name of registered person Kinder Nurseries Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 11 October 2012 Telephone number 0162 275 7350

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Kinder After School at Allington Primary School, Maidstone, Kent is managed by Busy Bees Nursery Limited. The club registered in 2008 and operates from two rooms in the school building. It is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 3.15pm to 6pm, term time only. During school holidays, care is offered Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. There are three members of staff, two of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 3 and 4. There were no early years children present at the time of 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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