Highgate Family Support Centre

Highgate Family Support Centre Highgate Baptist Church, Conybere Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0YL

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2017 24 June 2016

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The provider has failed to notify Ofsted of the committee members to enable them to complete the required suitability checks. Records to demonstrate staff suitability are not available for inspection.  The provider has not maintained public liability insurance.  The manager demonstrates a good understanding of child protection procedures in line with those of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. Staff have a secure understanding of the signs of abuse and neglect and procedures to report concerns.  The manager knows how to support children's health and well-being. The premises is kept safe and secure for children and all staff hold valid paediatric first-aid qualifications.  The manager has a secure understanding about working in partnership with parents and other professionals through effective communication. She knows that a two-way flow of information supports continuity of care and learning for children.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The manager has a good understanding of how to provide children with a healthy and nutritious diet and daily opportunities to be physically active outdoors.

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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

 ensure Ofsted is provided with information about all persons responsible for managing the club, in order for suitability checks to be carried out in a timely manner 14/10/2017

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Due Date

 maintain public liability insurance at all times 14/10/2017  keep records to show how the suitability of all persons responsible for managing the club has been assessed and make these available for inspection. 14/10/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the manager.  The inspector looked at the documentation that the club intends to use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability checks and training for all staff working or associated with the club.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 257169 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1108717 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 - 10 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 12 Name of registered person Highgate Family Support Centre

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Date of previous inspection 24 June 2016 Telephone number 07572 912 375 or 07974 517084

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Highgate Family Support Centre registered in 1995. The club employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold qualifications at level 3. The club is open Monday to Friday during school term time. Sessions are from 3pm 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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