Hillview Link Club

Hillview Link Club Hillview School, Beechwood Avenue, Beechwood, Runcorn WA7 3HB

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Inspection date 8 March 2019 Previous inspection date 16 October 2018

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager has swiftly addressed all actions and recommendations from the last inspection. The manager has a good understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She knows how to ensure that staff understand their responsibilities regarding child protection and the procedures to follow if they have any concerns. n The manager explained how staff use a variety of methods to promote and encourage children's positive behaviour. n The manager understands how children learn and develop. She recognises the importance of observing children and planning activities based on their individual skills and interests. n The manager demonstrates how she works in partnership with parents and shares information between the provision and home. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children and uses this information to make continuous improvements. n The manager and staff have a good understanding of how to promote children's health

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and physical and emotional well-being. Staff know to provide children with a range of healthy foods, access to fresh air and regular exercise.

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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 discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the manager and took into consideration the staff suitability checks. n The inspector discussed with the manager how she intends to complement children's early years experiences in school and about the types of activities they provide. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the manager and viewed

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This provision meets requirements

documentation that staff will use when caring for children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the toys and equipment available.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY258892 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10082749 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 4 - 8 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 140 Name of registered person Histon, Eileen Colette

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Date of previous inspection 16 October 2018 Telephone number 01928797584 & 07984851878

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Hillview Link Club registered in 2003. The club employs eight members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate playwork qualifications at level 3 or above. The club operates from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm during term time, and from 7.30am to 6pm during school holidays.

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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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