The Tree House Play Services

The Tree House Play Services THE VINEYARD SCHOOL FRIARS STILE ROAD, RICHMOND, SURREY TW10 6NE

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Inspection date 20 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Not Applicable

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The provider does not ensure that staff consistently record children's hours of attendance on the premises, as required. n The provider does not secure effective partnerships with parents and other professionals who are involved in children's care and education, to provide a consistent approach. n The provider does not evaluate the provision rigorously enough, to identify quickly and address the weaknesses in practice. n At times, staff interrupt children's play to carry out the daily routines. This does not fully support children's enjoyment during play time.

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It has the following strengths

n The provider offers staff appropriate supervision and professional development to help improve their skills and practice. For example, following training, staff have reviewed the provision for outdoor play to support children's growth and physical skills. n Staff plan a wide range of age-appropriate activities and interact well with the children. This helps to motivate children to play. Children are engaged and stimulated, indoors and outdoors. n Children arrive happy and settle quickly at the club. They have close relationships with the staff who support their emotional well-being. n Staff deployment and supervision of children are effective. They ensure that children are consistently within sight and hearing.

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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 maintain an accurate daily record of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop a regular two-way flow of information with parents so they are well informed about their children's care and development 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the arrangements for sharing information and working in partnership with other providers, particularly with the link school, to establish a consistent approach. 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n evaluate the provision effectively to identify areas that require improvement to benefit children n review the organisation of some parts of the daily routines to support children's enjoyment fully during play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process. n The inspector spoke with the provider and manager at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She engaged with the children during the inspection. n The inspector observed staff interactions with the children, including during indoor and outdoor play, snack time and hygiene routines. n The inspector sampled various documents, including risk assessments, children's records and a range of policies and procedures. She invited the provider to complete a joint observation. n The inspector spoke with parents and senior teachers at the school that children attend, to gain their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The provider does not evaluate the provision rigorously enough. For example, she does not ensure that records of children's attendance consistently reflect the hours each child is on the premises. However, this does not have a significant impact on children's welfare because staff have a sufficient understanding of how to monitor children's absences. The provider does not build strong enough partnerships with parents and the primary school staff to share information about children. For instance, when incidents arise, she does not always raise concerns promptly enough to resolve these and to obtain advice where necessary. This does not consistently give parents and other professionals the relevant information that they need to help provide children with continuous support. Safeguarding is effective. Staff complete appropriate training to ensure that they have up-to-date knowledge of child protection issues. They are aware of the signs that may

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

indicate a cause for concern about a child's welfare and know the procedures to follow. The provider implements suitable recruitment processes to help check staff suitability.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff implement an effective key-person system that gives young children a good sense of security. This contributes to supporting children's emotional well-being. Staff observe and monitor children's play regularly to help them plan a good variety of activities. For example, when staff observe that some children enjoy quiet play, they create a 'cosy corner' to enable them to initiate their own play. Children show delight as they explore the different play resources, including the bright and colourful fabrics. Others enjoy practising and testing their hand-to-eye coordination as they play with toy bricks. Staff respond positively to children's interests in books. One of the ways that they do this is by providing and reading age-appropriate books to children, which captures their imagination. Children share their views and listen intently, which complements their learning at school. Overall, children are enthusiastic and show good levels of

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's care and welfare are not consistently supported as well as possible. However, staff help children to behave appropriately. For example, they display positive behaviour and talk to children with respect. Younger and older children play cooperatively together and share their toys. Staff give children praise and encouragement to help raise their self-esteem and confidence. They make effective use of the outdoor space that enables children to have fresh air and to exercise regularly. Children enjoy taking part in the active games that support their stamina and endurance well. Staff follow procedures appropriately, such as arrangements for toileting. Children of all ages are independent and take responsibility for their own personal needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557712 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10089239 Type of provision Out-of-school day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person Brilliant Play Solutions CIC

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07730557548

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The Tree House Play Services registered in 2018. It operates from The Vineyard Primary School in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The after-school club operates term time only, from 3pm until 6pm on Monday to Friday. It employs eight members of staff. Of these, two staff members hold an appropriate early years qualification 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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