Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones Connaught Junior School, Manor Way, Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5JY

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2018 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 Staff understand their role in keeping children safe and protecting them from risk of harm. They are aware of the action to take if they ever have concerns about a child's well-being.  Staff understand the importance of teaching children good hygiene routines, healthy lifestyles and setting clear boundaries to help to guide their behaviour.  Leaders are committed to their role. They use effective methods to evaluate the provision, such as quality-improvement programmes and seeking the views of other professionals to help to drive for improvement continuously.  Staff have good opportunities to extend their knowledge and skills, for example, through attending training and regular supervision discussions with leaders.  Staff demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of providing activities to help children to build on their physical, social and creative skills.  Leaders recognise the importance of working in partnerships with parents and other

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The provision meets requirements

settings that children attend, to help to provide continuity of care for children.

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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 viewed the areas of the club used by children.  The inspector asked staff about ongoing professional development opportunities available to them and discussed the impact this has on their practice.  The inspector discussed with staff and leaders how they keep children in their care safe.  The inspector viewed documents, including policies, paediatric first-aid certificates and public liability insurance.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540405 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1077717 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 40 Number of children on roll 6 Name of registered person Stepping Stones (Surrey) Ltd

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07747 013667

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Stepping Stones re-registered as a limited company in 2016. It is a privately owned provision offering after-school care and some holiday care. The club operates Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6.15pm. There are four members of staff and all hold relevant qualifications.

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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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