Inside Outside Childcare Ltd

Inspection of Inside Outside Childcare Ltd St. Gregorys Youth Adult Training Centre, Stanks Gardens, LEEDS LS14 5LS

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This provision does not meet requirements

The provider does not ensure that all staff working in the club have appropriate suitability checks in place, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. This puts children at risk. The provider does not implement an effective key-person system to ensure children's time in the club is tailored to their needs. Key persons do not support children well during their play. In addition, the provider does not support staff to access professional development opportunities to improve their knowledge and skills. Consequently, children do not benefit from interesting and stimulating activities that engage them well. As a result, their play sometimes lacks focus. Nevertheless, children make some choices about their play and, in the main, occupy themselves. They choose from a suitable range of resources. For example, children enjoy dressing up. Children are confident to talk to visitors about what they have been learning in school. They enjoy sharing books, which helps to build

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This provision does not meet requirements

on their reading skills. Staff have suitable expectations for children's behaviour. They remind children of the rules and, overall, children behave well. Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive. They say that staff are 'friendly' and 'approachable'. Staff help children to understand how to keep themselves safe.

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need to do better?

n The provider does not carry out appropriate checks to ensure staff are suitable for their role. On the day of the inspection, she was not aware that a new member of staff did not have a valid DBS check. Consequently, she did not know that they should not be working with children unsupervised. This puts children at risk from harm. n The provider completes supervision meetings with staff. However, she does not use the information she gathers to inform training or coaching for staff. She does not support them to access professional development opportunities to improve their knowledge and skills. Consequently, staff do not support children well during their play and keep them engaged in activities that excite and interest them. n Key persons do not have a sufficient understanding of their role and responsibilities. They do not find out about children's interests, likes or dislikes when they start in the club. They do not find out enough information about what

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children are learning in school or at home. This means that staff do not provide high-quality development opportunities for children that stimulate them and complement their learning in school. n Relationships between staff and children are good. Staff are welcoming and kind. They encourage children to share their worries. Staff support children's independence in personal care routines. They help them to understand why

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7 November 2019 hygiene routines such as handwashing are important. Staff provide children with healthy snacks after school. Children enjoy treats during special events, such as Halloween. n Children enjoy playing with their friends. The club is an opportunity for them to build friendships within a wider social group. Children work together to build models using construction bricks. They develop storylines and act out real-life experiences during role play. Children enjoy playing games, such as dominoes. These help them to understand rules and follow instructions. n Staff provide some craft activities for children. For example, children make poppies for a Remembrance Day display. Staff talk to them about the significance of poppies. Older children share their knowledge of why we celebrate soldiers from around the world. n Staff support children to develop their understanding of the diverse society they

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live in. Children draw portraits of themselves and write about things that make them unique. Through national events and cultural celebrations, children begin to appreciate the wider world. n Children build on their understanding of technology and critical thinking skills while using games on the computer. They enjoy the challenge of trying to remember where the 'bombs' are in their grid, so they do not get caught out. n Staff teach children about road safety during the walk from school. They talk to children about the dangers of talking to strangers online. They discuss the dangers of accessing media that is not appropriate for their age.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider does not implement secure procedures for the recruitment of staff, to ensure children are kept safe from harm. Staff have improved their knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty and the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made. They demonstrate a suitable understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and wider child protection issues. The provider ensures that the premises are secure and suitable for use. All staff have a current paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Due date

7 November 2019 implement effective systems for recruitment and vetting of all staff to ensure that people working with children are suitable 06/12/2019

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Due date

develop an effective key-person system where staff understand the role and responsibilities of the key person and ensure younger children's care is tailored to their individual needs; obtain information about children's interests and stage of development when they start in the club, and find out more information about children's progress at home and in school 06/12/2019

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Due date

use information gathered through evaluation of staff's practice to support staff to undertake appropriate training and professional development opportunities that help them to offer high-quality development experiences for children that continually improve. 06/12/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398948 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10109325 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 to 11 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 56 Name of registered person Inside Outside Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01132640974 Date of previous inspection 14 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Inside Outside Childcare Ltd opened in 1992 and re-registered in 2009. The club employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The club opens Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm to 6pm during term time, and from 7.30am until 6pm during school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The provider, who is also the manager of the club, gave the inspector a tour of the premises. She explained how the club is organised and what activities are on offer. n The inspector observed the activities indoors and the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the club provider. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. n Children talked to the inspector throughout the inspection. She spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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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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7 November 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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