North Devon Leisure Centre Crèche

North Devon Leisure Centre Creche North Devon Leisure Centre, Seven Brethren Bank, Sticklepath, BARNSTAPLE, Devon EX31 2AP

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Inspection date 18 February 2019 Previous inspection date 27 April 2017

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider has a secure understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She ensures staff have a suitable knowledge of the child protection procedures. They know how to identify signs of abuse and the correct processes to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. n The provider uses self-evaluation to make changes. She has addressed the previous action to develop the use of the key-person system for children who attend less frequently. She is keen to make better use of staff's individual strengths and experiences when planning activities, to maximise children's learning. n The provider and staff demonstrate an understanding about how to keep the premises safe and secure, to promote children's welfare. For example, they regularly risk assess the play spaces and deploy themselves to enable them to supervise children closely. n The provider organises enjoyable activities and offers a range of resources, to engage

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This provision meets requirements

children in their play and support them to develop their skills and form new interests. n The provider and staff establish links with parents, to exchange information that supports consistency in children's care and experiences. n The provider has a clear knowledge of how to manage children's behaviour using appropriate strategies, to promote their personal, social and emotional development.

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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 viewed the premises, resources and equipment available to children. n The held a meeting with the provider to assess their understanding of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including staff qualifications and suitability checks, risk assessments and policies and procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332362 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10084709 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care Age range of children 5 - 14 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 300 Name of registered person Parkwood Leisure Limited

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Date of previous inspection 27 April 2017 Telephone number 01271 373361

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North Devon Leisure Centre Crèche registered in 2006 and operates from the town of Barnstaple in North Devon. The holiday club is open each weekday from 8.45am to 5.30pm. There are three members of staff, all of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications from level 2 to 5.

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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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