Club Loose

Club Loose 1 Pepper Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire SK7 5DP

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Inspection date 25 October 2018 Previous inspection date 21 November 2014

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 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 implement robust recruitment procedures. References and Disclosure and Barring Service checks have not been obtained for all staff. Not all documentation is available for inspection. This compromises children's safety and well- being. n Systems to monitor the ongoing suitability of staff are not sufficiently robust, particularly between the time the holiday club operates, to ensure all staff remain suitable to work with children. n The provider does not provide effective supervision for the manager of the club to ensure that roles and responsibilities are clearly understood.

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It has the following strengths

n Partnerships with parents are established. Staff gather information about their children's needs and interests and they use this well to build on children's previous experiences. n Staff promote children's understanding of diversity and the wider world. Children learn about a range of cultural festivals and traditional events. They are learning to understand and respect one another's similarities and differences. n Children demonstrate secure and affectionate relationships with staff. They are self- assured individuals and they behave very 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 implement effective vetting and recruitment systems to ensure that staff, and any other person who is likely to have regular contact with children, are suitable and that their ongoing suitability is continually assessed 10/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

maintain records of information about the identity checks and vetting processes that have been completed, including the criminal records check reference number, the date a check was obtained and details of who obtained it 10/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide the manager with effective supervision to help them to understand fully their role and responsibilities. 22/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childcare purposes. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector spoke with children and staff at suitable times during the inspection and observed activities throughout the club. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and the provider. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability of staff working at the club and policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents as recorded in recent written parental questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. Recruitment and vetting procedures are not rigorous. The provider has not closely monitored the recruitment process to ensure that all staff have undergone the required suitability checks. There are no records held to demonstrate that Disclosure and Barring Service checks have been obtained for new staff. Furthermore, staff with pre-existing checks, obtained through other organisations, have not had their suitability verified. The process for checking staff's ongoing suitability is weak. The provider does not carry out regular checks on all staff, particularly between holiday clubs, to ensure they remain suitable for their role. Children's safety is significantly compromised. However, the manager does ensure that unvetted staff do not have unsupervised access to children. The manager has not been provided with effective supervision or monitoring, which has a significantly impact on her understanding of the

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

responsibilities of her role. Staff have received training in safeguarding, enabling them to identify the possible indicators of abuse. They know what action to take if they had child protection concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The manager is well qualified and an experienced teacher. She observes and supports staff in their role and provides them with effective coaching and mentoring through supervisory meetings. Staff plan for a wide range of activities that targets children's interests and complements their learning well. Children are motivated and they confidently join in with the activities. They have great fun making interesting 'potions' and shriek with delight as they watch the mixtures bubble and fizz. Children learn about capacity and weight as they measure out the ingredients. They experiment with words and rhymes as they create their very own spells. Quieter activities provide children with opportunities to rest and play games that support and build on their prior learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management significantly compromise children's welfare. Despite this, children are cared for by supportive, friendly and kind staff. There is an enjoyable atmosphere at the club and children are happy and settled. Staff support children's physical health. Children enjoy regular opportunities to exercise indoors and outside. They competently use the climbing equipment and apparatus and learn to assess and manage risks. Children demonstrate good independence skills. For example, they cut up their own fruit at snack time and make independent choices in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464858 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10069799 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 4 - 12 Total number of places 45 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person Let Loose Soft Play Centre Limited

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 21 November 2014 Telephone number 07872108235

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Club Loose registered in 2013. It operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, during all school holidays. The club employs seven members of childcare staff, five of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above.

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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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