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Challengers Basingstoke Playscheme

Inspected 16 Jun 2018 · URN EY499989

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  • Group verified

    Disability Challengers

  • Group reference verified

    RP905373

  • Inspection date verified

    16 Jun 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Melissa Cox

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Challengers Basingstoke Playscheme

  • URN verified

    EY499989

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  • OverallNot met

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Flesch 38, typical 45
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Challengers Basingstoke Playscheme Kempshott County Junior School, Old Down Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5LL

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2018 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 Staff do not understand how to manage children's challenging behaviour appropriately. They do not deploy themselves effectively to supervise children.  The provider does not monitor the provision effectively to identify and address all weaknesses. They fail to provide staff with effective supervisions to improve their personal effectiveness or to help them support children's behaviour sufficiently.  Staff understand the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. They maintain records and share information swiftly where necessary to safeguard children. The provider understands how to address complaints sufficiently.  Staff are clear on how to identify signs that a child is at risk of harm, including extreme views. They understand the procedures to follow if they need to report a concern about a child or the behaviour of another adult.  Staff understand how to plan for children's learning and development. They know how

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The provision does not meet requirements

to adapt their teaching to meet the learning needs of children, including those who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities.

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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 staff's understanding on how to manage children's behaviour in an appropriate way that is specific to children's individual needs and supports their well-being and safety effectively 30/06/2018

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Due Date

 improve the effectiveness of staff deployment to meet children's care and learning needs and ensure their safety at all times 30/06/2018

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Due Date

 improve monitoring and supervision systems and provide effective ongoing support for staff, to foster a culture of mutual support, teamwork and continuous improvement so they can effectively fulfil their responsibilities to keep children safe and to meet their individual needs. 30/06/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspection took place following Ofsted's risk assessment process.  The inspector discussed with staff how they deliver the safeguarding and welfare requirements and checked evidence relating to the suitability of staff.  The inspector sampled some of the setting's policies and procedures and discussed these with the scheme manager, staff and the project manager.  The inspector spoke to parents and staff. She held a meeting with the project manager and spoke to the nominated person on the phone during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used when providing care for the children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499989 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1137738 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 30 Number of children on roll 4 Name of registered person Disability Challengers

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01483230930

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Challengers Basingstoke Playscheme registered in 2016. It is located in Basingstoke, Hampshire. It operates from school premises with access to outside space. It is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4pm for two weeks during the Easter holidays and four weeks during the summer holidays. It also opens on Saturdays from 9.30am to 4pm, during term time only. The setting primarily offers care for children who have SEN and/or disabilities. The club employs seven staff members, including one who holds qualified teacher status. Several staff hold recognised childcare or health and social care qualifications and a number have specialist qualifications or experience working with children who have SEN and/or disabilities.

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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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procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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