Whitechapel Out Of School Club

Whitechapel Out Of School Club Church Lane, Whitechapel, Preston, Lancashire PR3 2EP

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Inspection date 18 March 2019 Previous inspection date 25 January 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager understands how to follow safe recruitment procedures. She provides regular supervision meetings to help ensure staff are suitable for their roles. Staff attend core training, such as safeguarding, to keep their knowledge up to date. n Staff understand how to guide and promote positive behaviour and effectively support children's physical and emotional well-being. n The manager describes appropriate experiences for younger children. She understands the value of gaining information from parents about children's interests and individual needs. Staff understand how to compliment what is being learnt at school through enjoyable activities. n The manager understands the importance of promoting children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. Staff know to provide healthy snacks and encourage children to be physically active. n The manager demonstrates a strong commitment to the continual development of the

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This provision meets requirements

club. She regularly seeks the views of parents, staff and children to help her evaluate and make improvements to the quality of provision.

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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 areas used by children. She discussed how the club operates and viewed resources offered. n The inspector looked at a sample of policies, including the safeguarding procedures, and discussed how staff intend to use them. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and checked evidence of staff suitability and their qualifications.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY278588 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10073335 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 - 11 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Whitechapel Out of School Club Committee

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Date of previous inspection 25 January 2016 Telephone number 01995 640 364

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Whitechapel Out of School Club registered in 2004 and is run by a committee. The club employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 7.45am to 8.45am and 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

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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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