The Hill Play Club

The Hill Play Club The Hill Primary School, Peppard Road, Reading, RG4 8TU

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 October 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 Staff provide a warm welcome to all children and successfully create a vibrant and enjoyable play environment. Children enjoy their time at the club.  The manager has a secure knowledge of how children learn through play, stimulation, challenge and exploration.  Staff know how to help children develop confidence, independence and social skills. They understand how to manage children's behaviour positively and how to help them develop respect for themselves and others in the wider world.  The manager is aware of the importance of building effective relationships and partnerships with children, families and other settings children attend, including schools.  The manager and staff know what to do if they are concerned about a child's welfare. Effective recruitment procedures ensure that all staff are suitable to work with children.  The manager has robust arrangements for evaluating and reflecting on practice. She

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The provision meets requirements

seeks the views of parents and children and takes these into account.

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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 held discussions with the manager of the club.  The inspector talked to parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities and routines. She evaluated the impact of staff interactions.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including staff suitability checks, policies, procedures and records.  The inspector visited all areas of the premises used by the club.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492701 Local authority Reading Inspection number 1025133 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 54 Name of registered person Reading Borough Council

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01189372636

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The Hill Play Club registered in 2015. It is one of several clubs managed by Reading Borough Council and operates from school premises. The club offers care for children aged from four to 13 years. The club operates Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.30pm during school holidays, with the exception of Christmas. The club also offers shorter sessions from 9.30am to 3.30pm. There are six members of staff. The site leader has an appropriate early years and playwork qualification at level 3. There were no children in the early years age range present when the visit took place.

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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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