Lindhead Out of School Club

Lindhead Out of School Club Lindhead School, Limestone Road, Burniston, SCARBOROUGH, North Yorkshire, YO13 0DG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2017 18 September 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The manager does not demonstrate a secure understanding of the policies and procedures for safeguarding children. She does not know how to report concerns about children's welfare without delay or how to report allegations made against staff.  The lead staff member for safeguarding children is unsure of procedures if a member of staff is disqualified from working with children by association.  The club is well-resourced, clean and stimulating for children. The manager understands how to help children learn and knows how to plan exciting activities.  The manager understands how to work in partnership with schools to complement teaching and learning and to promote continuity for children.  There are procedures in place to help staff get to know children's specific care and learning needs before they start. They recognise the importance of building relationships with parents.  The manager and staff team understand how to evaluate and reflect on the practice in

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The provision does not meet requirements

the club to drive forward continual improvements.

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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

 develop a robust understanding of how to implement and follow the procedures for safeguarding children, including what to do if an allegation is made against a member of staff 10/01/2018

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Due Date

 improve the knowledge and understanding of the lead practitioner for safeguarding children in regard to the procedures to follow if a staff member has been disqualified from working with children by association. 10/01/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the manager how she intends to complement educational programmes for children.  The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the manager and viewed documentation that staff will use when caring for children.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that will be used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the manager and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442229 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1059997 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 - 12 Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Lindhead Out of School Club

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Date of previous inspection 18 September 2012 Telephone number 01723871861

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Lindhead Out of School Club is managed by a limited company. It operates from a self- contained porta cabin in the grounds of Lindhead Primary School in Burniston. The Lindhead is open Monday to Friday all year round, except during bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year. Sessions are from 7.45am to 8.45am and from 3.15pm to 6pm during term time and in the holidays from 8.30am to 5.30pm. The club employs six members of staff, two of whom have qualified teacher status and the manager who has a relevant level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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