Evergreen Play Association & Adventure Playground

Inspection of Evergreen Play Association & Adventure Playground Beehive Close, Dalston, London E8 3JT

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager and staff have a secure understanding of how to protect children's welfare. They can identify signs that may indicate a child may be at risk from harm. This includes the risks associated with extremist views. The manager knows how to report any safeguarding concerns about children or adults, following local safeguarding procedures. n There are suitable procedures in place to help staff assess all areas of the playground, indoors and outdoors, to check that they are safe. They know how to minimise risks to children. For example, in wet weather the platform for the swings becomes slippery, therefore this equipment is not used. n The manager and staff offer a welcoming and highly stimulating environment. They know how to provide a broad range of meaningful activities for children of different ages and abilities. They aim to teach children practical abilities, such as cooking and gardening, as well as good social and communication skills.

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This provision meets requirements

n Staff understand how to guide children's behaviour, and help them to manage their feelings and develop respect for others. They recognise the importance of building strong relationships with children, to help them to acquire positive attitudes to learning, and feel safe and secure. n The manager knows how to evaluate the provision, to make improvements and support better outcomes for children. She understands the importance of seeking parents' and children's views to help make plans as effective as possible. n Staff recognise the importance of helping children learn about healthy lifestyles. They know how to maximise the use of the playground equipment so that children benefit from regular vigorous exercise. Staff understand how to promote good hygiene routines for children. This includes teaching them to wash their hands before handling food.

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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 144572 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10137932 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 35 Number of children on roll 615 Name of registered person Evergreen Play Association Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0207 275 9004 Date of previous inspection 4 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

Evergreen Play Association & Adventure Playground registered in 1993. It is situated in the London Borough of Hackney. The playground is open during term time, from 4pm until 7pm on Tuesday to Friday, and from midday to 5pm on Saturday. It opens in the school holidays from 10am until 5pm on Monday to Friday. There are 14 members of staff, all of whom have relevant qualifications at levels 2, 3 or 5.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector sampled relevant documentation that the manager uses when caring for children. This included suitability checks for staff and safeguarding policies and procedures. n The inspector looked around the playground and premises, indoors and outdoors, to assess their safety and suitability. n The inspector checked the staff's understanding of safeguarding procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the manager about how she intends to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector assessed parents' views from their written feedback.

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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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