Playworld New Forest CIC Calmore

Inspection of Playworld New Forest CIC Calmore Calmore Infant School, Calmore Drive, Calmore, Southampton SO40 2ZZ

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children are warmly welcomed after school. They settle quickly and are keen to play. Children talk happily about their time at the club. They eagerly tell the inspector all the different things they can play with. Children take part in activities that are based on their interests. For example, children enjoy playing a game of bingo. The children have access to a wide variety of activities. This includes crafts, playing in the garden and playing with role-play resources. Children create a strong narrative for their role play. The older children take on a nurturing role towards the younger children. Children are friendly and well mannered. They develop strong attachments with the staff. Children happily play with friends of different ages. The older children are role models for the younger children. Children behave well and staff have high expectations of them. They listen attentively to staff and are keen

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This provision does not meet requirements

Staff have only accessed minimal safeguarding training. The provider has not ensured that the whistle blowing policy is available for staff. Not all staff have a secure knowledge of safeguarding which puts children at risk of harm. Specifically, staff do not know who to contact if there is an allegation against a member of staff. The provider, however, has good safeguarding knowledge.

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need to do better?

n Staff create a welcoming and friendly environment. They are kind and caring. Staff are attentive and sensitive towards children's needs. For example, staff help the younger children with toileting when needed. n Children have a choice of foods for tea. Staff encourage children to try the different foods available. Teatime is a social occasion. Children and staff sit down together. The children are confident in sharing news of their day. Staff show good knowledge of their children as they talk. For example, they remember previous events that children have talked about. n Staff have strong partnerships with parents. Parents speak positively of the setting. They talk about the good communication between staff and themselves. For example, staff pass on messages from the school to parents. They also let parents know how their child's time at the club has gone. Staff show good knowledge about each child as they talk with parents.

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need to do better?

n Staff encourage children to make decisions and to problem-solve. For example, children wanted to wear masks, so staff encouraged them to think how they could make one. Children excitedly worked out how to make masks using the resources available. They proudly showed their masks off to the staff. n There are no arrangements in place to provide support and supervision for the staff. As a result, not all staff have a good understanding of their roles and

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need to do better?

21 November 2019 responsibilities. It also means areas of weaker practice are not identified. Staff are not well supported in developing their practice. n The provider has plans for training all staff in first aid and safeguarding. The programme of training is not yet robust enough to keep all staff's knowledge current and up to date. n Evaluation is not yet rigorous and robust. The provider is starting to evaluate the provision. She has plans in place to develop the setting but has not yet implemented them. For example, she has identified that the plans for the week are not always clear. She would like there to be a written activity plan that all staff can see each week. n The provider has not notified Ofsted, as required, of changes in the management team. n Staff supervise children closely to ensure their safety. Staff model how to use tools safely to children. For example, they show children how to use scissors.

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need to do better?

n Not all of the management team knows who to contact if there is an immediate safeguarding concern. This leaves children vulnerable.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Not all staff are aware of the procedures to follow when they have concerns about children's welfare. This means that children are not suitably safeguarded. However, the provider has a good understanding of how to report concerns about a child. Additionally, she knows who to report to if there is an allegation against a member of staff. Staff demonstrate knowledge of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. The provider demonstrates a good understanding of safe recruitment processes. This ensures that all new staff are suitable to work with children.

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Due date

ensure Ofsted are notified of significant events such as changes to management 06/12/2019

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Due date

improve staff's safeguarding knowledge, specifically around actions to take when a concern about a child has been raised and the provider is unavailable 13/12/2019

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Due date

21 November 2019 strengthen staff's understanding and implementation of reviewed safeguarding policies and procedures, including the steps to take should an allegation be made against a member of staff, in order to minimise the risk of harm to children 13/12/2019

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Due date

improve staff supervision, support and training, in particular, so they gain a good level of knowledge about all of their key roles and responsibilities. 20/12/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551778 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10126956 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 to 10 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 44 Name of registered person Playworld (New Forest) C.I.C.

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reference number

Telephone number 02380865994 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Playworld New Forest CIC Calmore registered in 2017. It offers after-school care for children who attend Calmore Infants and Junior School and is located in Calmore Infants School. The club operates term time only from 3pm until 5.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed staff practice and children's experiences as they took part in various activities, both indoors and outdoors. n The provider explained the organisation, planning and intent of activities to the inspector during a learning walk. n Children and parents spoke to the inspector about their experiences at the club. n Staff, the provider and the inspector held discussions throughout the inspection. n The provider and the inspector held a management discussion.

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Inspection activities

21 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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Inspection activities

21 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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