Elvetham Heath After School Club

Elvetham Heath After School Club The Key Centre, The Key, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 1HA

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2016 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The provider fails to implement effective recruitment procedures. They do not consistently gain and record information about the identity checks and vetting processes they carry out to check staff's suitability. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  Staff know the importance of planning an interesting range of activities. The play spaces are welcoming and safe. Staff know to allow children to make decisions about what they want to do. There is a wide selection of resources and activities available. Staff understand the need to supervise children well.  Staff provide healthy snacks and promote healthy lifestyles. They understand the need to use positive strategies to promote good behaviour and teamwork. All staff are first aid qualified. They have an appropriate knowledge of the routes of referral in the event of any safeguarding concerns.  Staff recognise the importance of evaluating their practice. They have regular

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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

 implement effective systems to ensure that staff are suitable and keep records to demonstrate how their suitability has been determined. 09/01/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the provider how they deliver the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector sampled some of the setting's policies and procedures and discussed these with the provider and manager.  The inspector checked evidence relating to the suitability of suitability of staff.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used when providing care for the children.  The inspector spoke to parents and staff.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481083 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 988422 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 50 Number of children on roll 11 Name of registered person EHAS Club Limited

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01252757110

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Elvetham Heath After School Club registered in 2014. It operates from the Elvetham Heath Community Centre in Fleet, Hampshire. The setting has links with local schools within Elvetham Heath. The club operates Monday to Friday, offering a breakfast club from 7.15am to 8.45am and afterschool provision from 3.15pm to 6.30pm. The club offers care on school inset days and during some holidays. Ten staff work with the children, of these seven hold appropriate childcare qualifications. There were no children in the early years age range present during 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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