Starfish Kids Club

Starfish Kids Club St Andrews Church Hall, Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2AD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 2018 6 November 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The manager demonstrates in discussion his enthusiasm for delivering a good quality service. He is supported by the management team and provider to reflect on practice.  The provider understands how to follow safe recruitment procedures. He describes how an induction programme and regular supervision meetings are used to help ensure staff are suitable for their roles. Staff attend core training, such as safeguarding, to keep their knowledge up to date.  Staff are aware of the importance and benefits of building positive relationships with other professionals at schools that children attend.  The manager describes experiences that he and the staff provide for younger children. He understands the value of gaining information from parents about children's interests and individual needs and staff understand how to complement children's formal learning at school through fun activities.  The manager and staff describe how they help children to keep themselves safe and to

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The provision meets requirements

behave well. They involve them in determining acceptable behaviour and rules.

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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 all the areas to be used by children. She discussed how the club operates and viewed the resources offered.  The inspector held a meeting with the provider and the manager and spoke to staff.  The inspector looked at a sample of polices, including the safeguarding procedures, and discussed how staff intend to use these.  The inspector checked evidence of staff's suitability and their qualifications.  The inspector discussed plans for improvement with the management team.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449169 Local authority Brighton & Hove Inspection number 1071519 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 86 Name of registered person Starfish Kids Club Limited

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Date of previous inspection 6 November 2014 Telephone number 07941 525291

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Starfish Kids Club registered in 2012. The club employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at levels 2 or 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday during term time and school holidays. Sessions during school terms are from 3pm to 6pm. Sessions during school holidays are from 8.30am to 5.30pm.

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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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