Oak Tree Out Of School Club

Oak Tree Out Of School Club Youth Centre, Paddock Lane, Desborough, Northants, NN14 2LZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 2017 24 March 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The manager, who is also the provider, has a good understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows how to make sure that staff can identify child protection concerns and understand the appropriate reporting procedures to follow.  Staff and the manager understand the importance of establishing partnerships with the schools children attend. They discuss how they will provide children with a range of activities that complements their school experiences.  The manager knows how to support staff in continuing their professional development.  The manager understands how to carry out self-evaluation to identify areas to strengthen. She knows how to use parents' and children's views to target improvements.  Staff and the manager know how to use the key-person system to help meet children's emotional needs and to help them settle.  The manager demonstrates an understanding of how to help children follow healthy

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The provision meets requirements

lifestyles. She knows the importance of children following good hygiene practices and eating healthy food.

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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 discussed with the manager the support and activities they intend to provide for children.  The inspector discussed requirements with the manager and staff, to check their knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector looked at documents, including policies the provider will use when caring for children and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of staff members and discussed the support and training available to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363404 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1102091 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Oak Tree Out of School Club Partnership

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Date of previous inspection 24 March 2014 Telephone number 07810 661757

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Oak Tree Out of School Club registered in 2007. The club employs five members of childcare staff, three of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The club opens Monday to Friday during school term times and during school holidays. Term-time sessions are from 7.30am until 9am and from 3.15pm until 6pm. The holiday club runs from 7.30am until 6pm.

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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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