Cuba Kids Throckley

Inspection of Cuba Kids Throckley Throckley Primary School, Hexham Road, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE15 9DY

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This provision meets requirements

n The management team is inspiring, having an uncompromising ambition to continually improve. They, and their staff, are determined to provide children with the very best play and learning experiences they possibly can. All have the highest expectations for children to achieve to the best of their abilities. n Staff discuss with confidence and understanding how the activities they provide extend the learning and skills of younger children. For instance, staff talk about how an activity involving threading and laces supports early writing skills. Staff explain how they encourage children of all ages to be involved with snack-time routines and help to extend young children's vocabulary. n The management team is proactive in ensuring all staff receive regular safeguarding training to ensure their knowledge is up to date. Staff show an excellent understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. They have a good

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knowledge of wider safeguarding concerns, including the risks associated with children and families being drawn into extreme behaviours. Rigorous and robust recruitment procedures are in place. n Partnerships with parents and the host school are strong. Staff have very good relationships with parents and teachers. This helps them to work in harmony and support children well. n Staff have a clear understanding of their role in helping children across all ages to develop in confidence and self-esteem. For example, staff explain how they sit with younger children at snack time to ensure they are involved in the conversations taking place. n Parents of older children who attend the club say that they are delighted with the service provided and the information shared with them by staff. They say that their children are exceptionally happy, relishing the range of activities available and the opportunities to play at the end of a busy school day.

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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 EY546187 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10130021 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 2 to 11 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 27 Name of registered person Cuba Kids Club Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 07876407182 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Cuba Kids Throckley registered in 2017. The club employs two members of childcare staff. Both hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens 3pm to 5.45pm from Monday to Thursday, and 3pm to 5.15pm on Friday during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the management team and the staff. n Evidence of staff's suitability and the qualifications of staff working with children were checked by the inspector. n The inspector looked at the documents available, including risk assessments, policies and procedures. n A learning walk was completed with the management team and staff.

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26 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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26 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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