Hounslow Holiday Playscheme

Hounslow Holiday Playscheme Isleworth Town Primary School, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 6AB

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Inspection date 14 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Not Applicable

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The provision is inadequate

n The provider does not ensure that prospective staff undergo robust vetting procedures to ensure their suitability. n The provider does not ensure that there is a named deputy to take charge in the play leader's absence. n Staff, including the play leader, receive very little support and coaching to aid their ongoing professional development. As a result, concerns about aspects of their practice are not fully addressed. n Staff, including the play leader, do not have a thorough understanding of the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child. This means that important information may not be shared with the relevant agencies, in a timely manner. n When using different areas of the premises, staff have not considered how they can remain in contact with one another, to ensure that they can summon help quickly in an emergency. n The key-person system is not consistently used. Therefore, information about children's

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The provision is inadequate

individual needs is not always known and understood by staff.

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It has the following strengths

n Children enjoy participating in a range of creative activities, such as junk modelling and painting pottery. They work cooperatively with their friends and generally behave well.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure the suitability of all prospective staff is thoroughly reviewed and checked, such as through relevant identity checks, references and other appropriate vetting processes, before they start working with children 11/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure a named deputy is in place, who is capable and qualified to take charge in the manager's absence 11/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve arrangements to supervise staff, including through providing high-quality support, training and coaching, to ensure that any areas of concern are promptly addressed 11/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure all staff are alert to the procedures they must follow if they have concerns about a child, and ensure these are reported to the relevant agencies in a timely manner 11/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure appropriate systems are in place to allow staff to communicate with each other when using different parts of the premises, including outside areas 11/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure the key-person system is implemented at all times to provide all children with high-quality support and ensure staff know and understand children's individual needs. 11/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke with the manager, staff and children at appropriate times. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents and considered their views. n The inspector reviewed a sample of records and documentation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The provider has failed to ensure that the suitability of prospective staff is thoroughly checked before they start working with children. As a result, some staff start work without sufficient references and identity checks and without potential health issues being fully explored. Staff have a basic awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. However, they lack confidence about how to make referrals to the relevant agencies in a timely manner. This includes the play leader, who is the designated safeguarding lead. This compromises children's safety and welfare. Staff are alert to potential hazards inside and outside; however, they have not considered how they can stay in contact if the group splits. As a result, staff would be unable to summon help quickly in an emergency. Staff work closely with the play leader. However, they do not receive constructive feedback about their practice, to help develop

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

and improve their skills. The provider rarely attends the setting and has not provided the play leader with adequate support to ensure all requirements are met. As a result, weaknesses in staff practice are not identified or tackled quickly enough. Parents are encouraged to share their views about the setting, which are appropriately considered. However, systems to review the quality of the provision and drive improvement are ineffective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children have access to a wide range of activities. They are animated and generally engage in activities with interest. For example, children are excited about preparing for a talent show, making tickets and practising their talents. However, weaknesses with the key-person system mean that information about children's individual needs and interests is not consistently shared between staff and parents. This limits how well staff can support individual children. Staff spend time with the children during some activities, providing some challenges and asking some open-ended questions to encourage children's communication skills. However, this level of support is inconsistent.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Most children are confident and enjoy taking responsibility for tasks, such as helping to clear the table after breakfast. They enjoy playing together and are encouraged to develop some awareness of the benefits of being active and healthy. However, the weaknesses in how staff safeguard children have a significant impact on children's safety and welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536506 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10057009 Type of provision Out-of-school day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 43 Name of registered person Houghton, Joanna

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07980401322

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Hounslow Holiday Playscheme re-registered in 2016 and is situated in Isleworth Town Primary School in the London Borough of Hounslow. The playscheme operates every day from 8.30am to 5.30pm during most of the school holidays. The playscheme employs three staff who all hold relevant childcare 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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