Premier Ashwell Wrap Around Care

Inspection of Premier Ashwell Wrap Around Care Ashwell Primary School, Silver Street, Ashwell, Baldock SG7 5QL

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The provider does not have arrangements in place for supervision meetings with staff. This means that staff's individual training needs are not supported to provide children with the best possible experiences at the club. n The provider does not ensure children's hours of attendance are documented. This means that in the event of an emergency, staff do not have an accurate record of which children are present and which have gone home, or information to support any safeguarding concerns. n The provider is passionate about supporting children to be physically active and to make healthy choices. He knows the importance of encouraging children to follow a robust hygiene routine. Children are given the opportunity to join in with energetic team games and encouraged to help prepare a choice of nutritious, well-balanced food. n The provider has a good understanding of the skills required by staff to support

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This provision does not meet requirements

children to have a positive attitude and sense of achievement. He has high expectations of staff to be effective role models. This is important if introducing children to new sports, such as archery and fencing. The provider talks about supporting children to enable them to understand how to create a safe environment. n The provider demonstrates a clear awareness of providing an inviting and friendly club. He has fully considered how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic may have an impact on children's emotional well-being. The provider talks about obtaining a wealth of information from parents about children's needs and interests to help them feel secure. n The provider understands how children need to understand why boundaries are in place and implement a consistent approach to promote positive behaviour. The club's 'fun' agreement aims to support children's understanding of safety, respect, fun and learning.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The provider and the manager have a secure understanding of their responsibility to protect children from harm and neglect. They know how to identify signs of abuse and how to respond to protect children's welfare. The provider supports staff to maintain and extend their safeguarding knowledge. This includes information about the wider aspects of safeguarding children, such as the 'Prevent' duty and domestic violence. The provider is able to explain the benefit of working in partnership with children's teachers and the family liaison officer of the host school. This will mean relevant information can be shared confidentially.

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This provision does not meet requirements

13 July 2021 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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Due date

keep a daily record of children being cared for and their hours of attendance, in order to help promote children's safety 15/07/2021

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Due date

implement supervision meetings for staff to support their individual continued professional development. 27/07/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2597269 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10199218 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

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inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 26 Name of registered person Premier Agents Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07841671831 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Premier Ashwell Wrap Around Care registered in 2020. The club employs three members of staff, one of whom holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The club opens from 8am until 9am and 3pm until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, during school term time. Summer school holiday sessions are from 9am until 3.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n Older children spoke to the inspector about what they like to do in the club and what their favourite activities are. n The inspector discussed with the provider how he intends to deliver the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for the club indoors and outdoors. n A sample of policies and procedures was reviewed by the inspector, which included documents relating to safeguarding, complaints and the suitability of staff. n The inspector discussed with the provider and the manager their understanding of safeguarding procedures.

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Inspection activities

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

13 July 2021 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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