The Partyhouse

THE PARTYHOUSE South Green Infant and Nursery School, Ganels Road, Billericay, CM11 2TG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2018 16 May 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The provider knows how to keep children safe from harm. Staff have training to help them feel confident about what to do if they have a concern about a child’s welfare.  Effective recruitment procedures and suitability checks are in place to ensure staff are suitable to care for children.  Staff appreciate the benefits of providing children with healthy snacks and appropriate exercise to help them understand about healthy lifestyles.  Staff recognise the importance of working with parents and other professionals to help provide consistency for children’s learning and care.  The provider understands how to help children learn to respect one another and how to promote children’s good behaviour.  The environment is well maintained and well resourced. Children have the opportunity to access a range of resources.  The provider evaluates the quality of the provision to continually make improvements.

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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 used by the children and viewed the equipment and resources available.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of staff working at the club.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and records.  The inspector spoke to the area manager and the manager about the service provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470552 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1088244 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 16 Number of children on roll 1 Name of registered person Little Legs Limited

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Date of previous inspection 16 May 2014 Telephone number 01277 514132

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THE PARTYHOUSE registered in 2013. The after-school club employs two members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The after-school club opens from Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 3pm until 6pm.

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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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