Baby Gems Playhouse

Baby Gems Playhouse St. Patricks RC School, 106 Dudley Road, BIRMINGHAM B18 7QW

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Inspection date 22 November 2018 Previous inspection date 9 February 2017

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n Staff have opportunities for regular supervision meetings and performance management is in place. The manager monitors staff practice and identifies available training to enhance their knowledge. Staff understand their roles and responsibility, including the key-person's role. n Staff demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding procedures, including the role of the designated safeguarding lead. They understand wider safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty strategy. Staff know what to do should they have concerns about a child in their care and up-to-date contact numbers are available for safeguarding agencies. n Managers demonstrate a clear understanding of working in partnership with parents to obtain detailed information about children to support their play activities at the club. They have devised an application forms to record children's preferences and interests when they first register. They have considered how they might implement effective

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This provision meets requirements

systems to support children' s play and learning activities. n The manager recognises the importance of ongoing self-evaluation. All staff have opportunities to contribute their ideas for improvement. Managers have considered how they might consistently include opportunities for parents and children to share their views of the provision. n Managers and staff have experience of planning for children's learning and play. They know how to observe children's interests and to make most of this information to support children's play experiences at the club. n Managers demonstrate their understanding of how to promote children's good health. They support staff to prepare nutritious meals and they ensure the daily routine includes opportunities for children to engage in physical exercise in the fresh air.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and discussed risk assessments with the manager. n The inspector held meetings with manager and deputy manager, and discussed procedures and practice relevant to the out-of-school provision. n The inspector spoke with staff who were present at the inspection. n The inspector looked at documentation required for the smooth running of the club

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456185 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10079588 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 - 10 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Baby Gems Playhouse Limited

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Date of previous inspection 9 February 2017 Telephone number 07949 106798

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Baby Gems Playhouse registered in 2012. The club operates from St Patricks RC School in Birmingham. The club opens Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 3pm to 6pm. The club employs five members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3.

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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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