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Ice Cool Out of School Club

Inspected 3 May 2019 · published 29 May 2019 · URN EY290383

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No overall grade in this framework

Amanda Tompkin

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  • Inspection date verified

    3 May 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Amanda Tompkin

  • Postcode verified

    B14 4QA

  • Name on report verified

    Ice Cool Out of School Club

  • URN verified

    EY290383

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Flesch 50, typical 45
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Ice Cool Out of School Club Warstock Community Centre, 1 Daisy Farm Road, Birmingham, West Midlands B14 4QA

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Inspection date 3 May 2019 Previous inspection date 15 June 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager demonstrates a good understanding of child protection procedures. She is aware of the procedure to follow should there be any concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures that staff receive regular safeguarding training. n The manager has established good links with the schools that children attend. She is knowledgeable of how to complement children's learning experiences at school. n The manager appropriately demonstrates how she promotes children's safety and welfare. She carries out regular risk assessments of the premises and ensures the building is kept secure to promote children's safety. n The manager has a secure understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents. n The manager understands how to plan a variety of activities that helps children enjoy their time at the club. She explains how staff help children to feel settled and secure at the club. n The manager knows how to support children's health and well-being. She understands

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This provision meets requirements

the importance of providing children with daily opportunities for outdoor play and ensuring children receive a range of healthy snacks. n The manager understands the importance of reflecting on the quality of the provision. She ensures staff attend regular training to keep their knowledge and skills up to date.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector checked evidence of staff's suitability and qualifications. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the manager. n The inspector discussed with the manager how she intends to complement children's experiences at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290383 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10073429 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 - 10 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 14 Name of registered person Juliette Thompson & Natasha Cahill Partnership

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Date of previous inspection 15 June 2016 Telephone number 077423 81308

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Ice Cool Out of School Club registered in 2004. The club employs four members of childcare staff, one of whom holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The club opens Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 3.15pm to 6pm on Monday to Thursday and 3.15pm to 5.30pm on Friday.

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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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