Outdoor Child

Outdoor Child Quaker Meeting House, 12 Southdown Road, HARPENDEN, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 April 2018 26 March 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The managers demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding. They are aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and know to whom to report any such concerns and the procedures to follow.  The managers have a good understanding of the learning and development requirements for children. They discuss how they plan to observe and assess children’s progress. The managers explain how they will identify children’s next steps in learning.  The managers understand the importance of working in close partnership with parents and other settings that children attend. They explain how they plan to frequently share information and ideas with parents that can be used to continue children's learning at home.  The managers demonstrate the importance of evaluating their practice. They plan to seek and incorporate the views of parents and children into future improvements.  The managers discuss how they intend to extend their own knowledge and skills

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The provision meets requirements

through attending training opportunities.

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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 discussed with the managers how they will deliver the learning and development requirements. She also discussed how observations, assessments and planning will be used to identify and incorporate the next steps in children's future learning.  The inspector looked at a selection of documents the managers will use to monitor the safety of the children. These included robust safeguarding procedures, risk assessments and a range of other policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the equipment and toys available that the setting intends to use.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the staff members by looking at the Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469227 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1088226 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Outdoor Child Ltd.

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Date of previous inspection 26 March 2014 Telephone number 01582855054

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Outdoor Child registered in 2013. The nursery employs four members of childcare staff, two of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens on Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 9.30am until 2.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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