Hamoaze House

Hamoaze House Hamoaze House Trevi Family Centre, Hamoaze House, Mount Wise, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4JQ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2017 15 January 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The manager understands how to support children's individual needs and progress. She knows how to plan, observe and assess their achievements to help them develop in all areas of learning.  The manager recognises the importance of working together in partnership with parents and other professionals. She knows how to develop consistent links to support children's emotional and learning needs.  The manager knows how to provide an inclusive service, ensuring there is a wide range of toys and resources. She understands how to organise activities to suit children's different needs and interests, to help prepare them for their next stages in learning.  The manager knows how to identify signs and symptoms which may suggest potential child protection concerns. She keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date so she can report any concerns quickly.  The manager understands the benefits of self-evaluation and uses this to identify areas

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The provision meets requirements

for improvement to support children and their families further.

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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 had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and staff.  The inspector held discussions with the manager about how she organises the setting and manages staff.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including suitability checks and policies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306757 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 1092325 Type of provision Sessional 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 12 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Hamoaze House

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Date of previous inspection 15 January 2015 Telephone number 01752 566100

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Hamoaze House registered in 2005. The setting is open every day from 9.30am until 4.30pm, throughout the year. There are two members of staff. The manager has a relevant level 3 qualification in early years and the other member of staff is unqualified.

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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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