Camp Hippo

Inspection of Camp Hippo Pocklington School, West Green, Pocklington, East Yorkshire YO42 2NJ

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider is ambitious and seeks to provide an inclusive setting. She takes appropriate action to ensure that all staff access relevant training to support their understanding of how to meet children's individual care needs. n The provider demonstrates a clear understanding of how to develop positive relationships with children. She has settling-in arrangements which are flexible and support children's emotional well-being. n The provider plans to gather key information about a child's interests and care needs before they first start at the setting. She plans to use this information in order to help plan activities, play equipment and care routines. n The provider understands the importance of developing effective relationships with parents. She has systems in place to exchange information with parents, to help promote continuity in children's care. n There are procedures in place to evaluate the quality of the setting and the

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This provision meets requirements

service provided. The provider plans to seek feedback from parents and children through questionnaires and ongoing discussions. The provider plans to use the information she receives to identify any areas to improve. n The provider has effective procedures in place to safeguard children. She has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures and recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse. Staff complete regular safeguarding training to help them keep up to date with current child protection issues which may affect a child. n Risk assessments are clear. They take account of potential hazards in the environment and identify ways to help minimise these. This helps to ensure children's safety and well-being. n All staff hold valid paediatric first-aid qualifications. The provider demonstrates she understands how to respond appropriately in an emergency.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548798 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10109259 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 0 to 0 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Camp Hippo

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reference number

Telephone number 01759 321200 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Camp Hippo registered in 2017. The club employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold qualified teacher status, and the manager holds an early years qualification at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday for four weeks during the summer holidays. Sessions are from 8am until 5.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector held discussions with the provider about how she intends to provide children with a range of activities and play equipment. n The inspector reviewed evidence of suitability for all staff working on the premises. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including policies, procedures and other records regarding health and safety. n The inspector discussed the provider's self-evaluation.

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Inspection activities

13 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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13 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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