The Childcare Club At Thomas A Becket Middle School

The Childcare Club At Thomas A Becket Middle School Thomas A Becket Middle School, Glebeside Avenue, Worthing, BN14 7PR

p.1

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 September 2017 Not applicable

p.1

The provision meets requirements

 The well-qualified provider and the majority of her team are experienced practitioners. Together, they reflect on practice to ensure that children’s formal learning at school is well supported through enjoyable activities.  The provider follows safe recruitment procedures. This is supported by an induction programme, regular meetings and ongoing training, such as safeguarding. Staff are aware of current legislation and know what to do when they are concerned about a child.  The provider describes the activities that she and the staff provide for younger children. They show that they know how to use children’s interests to engage them in play.  The provider and manager recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents and children’s teachers.  The manager and staff describe how they help children to be kind and considerate to each other and how they involve them in determining acceptable behaviour and rules.

p.1

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.

p.1

Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of all the areas to be used by children. She discussed how the club operates and viewed the resources offered.  The inspector spoke to the provider, members of the management team and staff. She held a meeting with the provider.  The inspector spoke to older children present at the inspection and to some of their parents.  The inspector looked at a sample of polices, including the safeguarding procedures, and discussed how staff intend to use these. She also checked evidence of staff suitability and their qualifications.  The inspector discussed plans for improvement with the management team.

p.2

Setting details

Unique reference number EY491969 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1021663 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 32 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person The Childcare Club (Worthing) Ltd

p.3

reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07825828449

p.3

reference number

The Childcare Club At Thomas A Becket Middle School registered in 2015 and operates from school premises in Worthing, West Sussex. The club employs eight members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 7.40am to 8.40am and from 3pm to 6pm.

p.3

reference number

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.

p.3

reference number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.3

reference number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.4

reference number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.4

reference number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.4