The Kids Activity Hub

Inspection of The Kids Activity Hub River View Primary School, 1 Wheaters Street, SALFORD M7 1QZ

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager is keen to encourage children to develop their independence and make choices for themselves. For example, she intends to continue her practice of allowing children to plan their own activities and menus. n Children have access to a large, exciting outside provision. The manager understands how outdoor play has a positive effect on children's physical development. She plans to provide a wide variety of activities that will suit all ages and stages of development. n The manager consistently evaluates herself and the club. She listens to children, staff, parents, the school and the local authority for ideas and suggestions. She reflects on things that work well and things that could be improved. The manager develops plans to implement new initiatives for the next time the club will operate. For example, she intends to use walkie-talkies next year to improve staff's communication when they are outdoors.

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager places great importance on building strong partnerships with parents and the school. She has gathered information from them about children's interests and needs. The manager understands that this can help children settle well and support them to feel safe and secure. n The manager has a clear understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows how to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report any concerns she may have about a child or adult. The manager demonstrates a good knowledge of safer recruitment and procedures for checking the ongoing suitability of staff. The manager has sound procedures in place to ensure that staff keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date. n The manager is keen to ensure that she offers an inclusive service. For example, she intends to encourage children to share information about their own cultures and backgrounds, such as their traditional dress and the foods they eat. The

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This provision meets requirements

manager will continue to work closely with other professionals to support those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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 EY545889 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10059606 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care Age range of children 4 to 10 Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Adesugba, Kanaydchukwu

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reference number

Telephone number 01619212670 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Kids Activity Hub registered in 2017. The setting employs four members of staff, of whom one holds qualified teacher status. The setting opens from Monday to Friday during school holidays. Sessions are from 8am until 5.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The manager took the inspector on a tour around the school premises used by the club and explained how each area would be utilised. n The inspector viewed documentation, such as information relating to the vetting of staff, risk assessments and accident records. n Discussions between the manager and inspector explored topics, such as safeguarding, inclusion and partnerships with parents. n The manager explained to the inspector how she evaluates her provision and the inspector assessed the effectiveness of this. n The inspector viewed questionnaires completed by parents.

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29 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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29 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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