Little Tinklers

Little Tinklers Wentworth Leisure Centre, Wentworth Park, HEXHAM, Northumberland, NE46 3PD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 October 2016 18 February 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The manager and her staff have a secure knowledge of child protection procedures and understand their responsibility to protect the welfare of the children in their care. Robust recruitment and vetting procedures are in place to help ensure the suitability of all adults. The manager understands that staff supervision, support and development benefit children.  The manager identifies that a high priority is given to encouraging children to make decisions about their play activities and to follow their interests. The activities and resources available for children are varied. Older children who were present at the time of the inspection were observed to have great fun, play cooperatively and enjoy their time at the club.  Staff know how to help children stay healthy and safe and how to ensure children enjoy attending. They regularly attend training to keep their safeguarding, first aid and food hygiene qualifications up to date. Staff understand how to teach children the

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The provision meets requirements

importance of acceptable behaviour and to respect each other, the environment and those who share the centre.  Documentation provided for parents to initially complete includes good detail about their child as an individual. Clear information about the service provided for parents and children is included in a wide range of policies and procedures. The provider and staff understand the value of working in partnership with parents and the staff within the centre.  The manager appropriately demonstrates how she promotes children's safety and welfare. For example, she ensures that risk assessments of the premises and the activities that children participate in are carried out each day.  Self-evaluation is in place and the manager strives to improve. She understands the importance of continually seeking staff's, children's and parents' opinions.

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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 viewed all areas of the club and the range of toys, equipment and activities available for children.  The inspector held discussions with the provider and club manager.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the manager.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of staff working with children and discussed the provider's self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433382 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1060953 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 6 - 12 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 25 Name of registered person Little Tinklers Limited

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Date of previous inspection 18 February 2013 Telephone number 01434 634343

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Little Tinklers was registered in 2011. The club employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club operates from 9am until 5pm, during school holidays only.

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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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