Kids Hub

Inspection of Kids Hub North Acton Pavilion, North Acton Playing Fields, Eastfield Road, London W3 0JF

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This provision does not meet requirements

The manager, who also owns the club, is passionate and committed to her role. Although she has effective systems in place to help keep children safe from harm, she has not ensured that she has a deputy to take charge in her absence. Staff working in the club are qualified and have high expectations for the children, including those who speak English as an additional language. Staff plan a variety of stimulating experiences, such as a topic based on children's interest in pirates. The activities they provided for this topic enhanced children's imaginative play and helped them to learn new skills, such as how to use maps. However, at times, staff do not support children to explore resources in their own ways or give them enough time to complete activities to their satisfaction.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children's behaviour and attitudes are good. They enjoy activities such as group games and discussions, which support their relationships with others. Older children are patient and kind as they play with younger children and help them with tasks, such as putting on their coats for outdoor play. Children develop secure relationships with the caring staff, which helps them to feel confident and safe.

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need to do better?

n The manager has not ensured that there is a named deputy to lead the provision in her absence. However, the club staff know the children well and understand how to keep them safe. Therefore, children's welfare is not significantly compromised. n The club offers bilingual provision and staff talk to children using both English and French. Staff provide a range of language-rich activities, such as reading stories and singing songs with children. They name resources and describe actions during activities, to help children learn a broad range of words. This supports children's communication skills effectively. n The manager actively seeks parents' and children's views and looks for advice from other childcare professionals to help her evaluate the provision. She makes effective plans to enhance children's learning and enjoyment. For example, she has broadened the range of construction toys, to help children explore their

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interest in designing and making. n Staff are kind and friendly towards children. They get to know children well and form secure relationships with them. This helps children to feel confident and secure in the club. Children appear happy when they arrive in the morning and quickly settle down to play. They say that they enjoy the activities and make new friends at the club. n Staff observe children and listen to their views about the activities and resources they prefer. The quality of staff's interactions with children is generally good.

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need to do better?

24 October 2019 However, on occasion during adult-led activities, staff rush children to finish their work or do not allow them to explore the resources using their own ideas. n Parents say that their children are enthusiastic about attending the club and are motivated to try out the various activities offered. They comment that the manager keeps them well informed about the topics and experiences planned and that staff provide daily feedback on their children's experiences. This helps to provide good continuity between home and the club. n Children are confident learners and choose independently from the resources and activities. They show high levels of interest and concentration in activities which interest them. For example, children experimented with mixing paints to create different colours. n Staff support healthy ways of life for children. For example, they work alongside parents to ensure children have a good variety of healthy choices in their lunch

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need to do better?

boxes. Staff ensure that children play outdoors each day and they plan a range of games which encourage children to be physically active.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Despite there being no deputy in post, other staff have had relevant safeguarding training and know about a wide range of safeguarding issues. They know how to recognise when children may be at risk from harm and understand how to report any concerns about children's welfare to the appropriate authorities. Staff understand the procedures to follow if they have concerns about the behaviour of adults working with children. Safer recruitment procedures ensure that adults working at the club are suitable to do so. The manager and staff assess risks to children and implement effective measures to minimise these. They talk to children about the rules and procedures in the club, to help children understand risks and learn how to keep themselves safe.

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Due date

ensure that there is a named deputy, who is capable and qualified to take charge of the provision in the manager's absence. 28/11/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546787 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10109374 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 3 to 10 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Kids Hub London Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07818280361 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kids Hub holiday club registered in 2017. It is situated in the London Borough of Ealing. The club operates during most school holidays from Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm. The club employs three members of staff, including the manager, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. Two members of staff are qualified at level 3 and one is qualified at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked around the areas used for childcare indoors and outdoors to assess the safety and suitability of the premises. n A sample of the club's documents were viewed, including staff's suitability checks and children's registration documents. n The inspector had discussions with the manager, staff and children, and observed a range of routines and activities during the day, to evaluate the experiences of children attending the club. n The inspector spoke to some parents and considered their views on the club. n There was a meeting between the manager and the inspector.

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Inspection activities

24 October 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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Inspection activities

24 October 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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