Little Lockets Kids Club

Inspection of Little Lockets Kids Club Heckington Pavilion, Howell Road, Heckington, SLEAFORD, Lincolnshire NG34 9RX

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider demonstrates a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows where to report any concerns she has about children's safety and welfare. The provider ensures that staff's knowledge of child protection is up to date. n The provider explains how she will work in partnership with schools that children also attend. She intends to build further on the skills children learn at school. n The provider shows an understanding of how to promote children's good health. She plans to gather information from parents about children's dietary and medical requirements to help staff promote further. She intends to offer children healthy snacks and opportunities for daily fresh air and exercise. n The provider demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. For example, she explains how she will share rules and boundaries with children, such as to be kind to everyone. She intends to

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promote the use of good manners and will provide activities that encourage children to share and take turns. Older children demonstrate their understanding of how they can keep themselves safe. They say that they need to wear, 'high- visibility vests to keep safe' when they play outdoors. n The provider intends to use a variety of ways to communicate with parents. For example, she plans to ask them about their children's interests when they first start. She explains how this will help staff to plan activities that they know children will enjoy. The provider explains how she will encourage staff to speak to parents daily when they drop off and collect their children and to pass on messages from school. n The provider intends to gather feedback from parents and children to help her evaluate the provision. n The provider has systems in place to promote children's safety and welfare. For example, to ensure that risk assessments of the premises are carried out each

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This provision meets requirements

day and that the building is kept secure. This will help to promote children's safety.

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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 EY548854 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10130711 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 6 to 11 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Laura Locket Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01529461634 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Lockets Kids Club registered in 2017 and is situated in Heckington. The club employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6, one at level 3 and one at level 2. The club opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am until 9am and from 3.20pm until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the provider how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at documentation that the provider will use when caring for children. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of staff and the provider's recruitment procedures. n The inspector had a tour of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector spoke to older children about their experiences at the club.

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22 November 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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22 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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