Crofters at Barn

Crofters at Barn Gostling Road, Whitton, Middlesex, TW2 6ER

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2018 30 June 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The manager and her team have many years of experience in caring for children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities. The manager describes a sensitive approach towards children's individual care and learning.  The manager and her deputy describe their knowledge of the seven areas of learning and the activities they offer. To support expressive arts and design, for example, the manager relates that children have opportunities to make planets from shaving foam and googly-eyed aliens from their painted handprints.  The manager and her deputy demonstrate that they fully understand the benefits and importance of partnership working. They describe a consistent approach towards children's care and learning through developing relationships with parents, carers and other professionals involved in children's lives.  The manager describes how she and her staff team are encouraged to keep their

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The provision meets requirements

childcare knowledge and practice up to date. She talks about regular training courses that are provided in safeguarding and first aid.

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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 spoke with the manager and her deputy throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the setting that are used by the children.  The inspector discussed with the manager and her deputy how they plan to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and promote children's progress.  The inspector checked a range of documentation, including the suitability checks of all staff working on the premises, training certificates and policies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415515 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1094499 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 9 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames

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Date of previous inspection 30 June 2015 Telephone number 0208 831 6044

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Crofters at Barn registered in 2010. The club provides respite care for children who have SEN and/or disabilities on a referral basis. The club operates on Tuesday during term time between 3.30pm and 6.30pm, on Saturday between 10am and 4pm, and usually on two days per week during the school holidays. The club employs 14 members of childcare staff, seven of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications from level 3 to level 5.

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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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