Schoolfriend Clubs @ Highfield

Schoolfriend Clubs @ Highfield Highfield School, Charville Lane West, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 0DB

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2016 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The manager and staff do not maintain accurate records of children's hours of attendance, as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The manager and staff demonstrate secure understanding of their role in protecting children's welfare, including what procedures to follow if they have any concerns.  The manager knows how to reflect on practice, plan and consider ways to develop and further improve their provision to benefit children. She understands the importance of supporting staff and updating their knowledge and skills, for example through training.  The manager and staff recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents and school staff to have a shared approach to meeting children's needs.  The manager and staff know how to manage children's behaviour, teach them to respect each other's differences and to be kind to one other.  Staff understand the importance of helping children to live healthy lifestyles. For

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The provision does not meet requirements

instance, they provide children with nutritious snacks and regular exercise and fresh air.  Staff demonstrate a commitment to plan enjoyable experiences for children at the club.

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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

 maintain a daily record of the hours of attendance for the children being cared for on the premises. 07/10/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the manager, staff and some parents during the inspection.  The inspector sampled required documentation, including policies and procedures, and discussed the manager's understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements.  The inspector viewed the premises and resources available for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the manager and staff's suitability and qualifications.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477591 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 978230 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 20 Number of children on roll 81 Name of registered person Schoolfriend Clubs Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07719080225

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Schoolfriend Clubs @ Highfield registered in 2014. The club is one of sixteen provisions managed by Schoolfriend Clubs Limited. The club operates from Highfield Primary School in the London Borough of Hillingdon. It is open Monday to Friday, 3.15pm to 5.45pm, term time only. The provider employs a manager and one staff member; they both hold a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. There were no children in the early years age range present 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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