Mapp Centre - Apollo Out of School Club

Inspection of Mapp Centre - Apollo Out of School Club 22 Mount Pleasant, Reading, Berkshire RG1 2TD

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Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and safe in the club's secure environment. They enjoy themselves and the opportunity they have to meet up with friends during the school holidays. Children new to the club get to know each other's names as they play a game throwing a soft ball around the circle during a group activity. Staff are good role models. They develop friendly relationships with the children and enjoy interacting with them. This helps to support children's emotional well-being. Staff have high expectations of good behaviour. They are quick to help all children understand how to behave appropriately. For example, they get down to children's level to discuss their behaviour with them in a supportive manner.

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This provision meets requirements

Children have fun and say they particularly like the art and craft activities on offer. They enjoy using their imaginations to paint plates and make patterns with loom bands. Children have regular opportunities to be energetic in the outdoor area, such as playing on the large climbing frame and using the scooters and skateboards. Staff implement good hygiene procedures to minimise the spread of infection. They sanitise areas used by children regularly and help children understand the importance of washing their hands.

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n Since the time of the last inspection, the manager has taken suitable steps to ensure that staff have the knowledge and skills to support children's well-being. She has implemented effective systems to make sure there is always a member of staff with a current paediatric first-aid qualification on site. This supports children's needs in the event of an accident or illness. n Children behave well, overall. Staff remind children of the club's rules, when necessary, to help them understand why some of their actions may be inappropriate. Older children behave well and set a good example for the younger ones. n Children develop good relationships with each other. They, generally ,share resources well and appreciate each other's efforts. They wait their turn patiently during a painting activity and comment positively about each other's work. For instance, they tell their friends that they like the patterns they have made in the

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paint with the small cars. n Children are confident in the club. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, follow their own interests and are self- assured about managing their personal care needs. Staff value children's views and provide them with regular opportunities to share their ideas. n The manager has made changes to the range of activities on offer to give children more choice. However, she recognises that staff miss opportunities to

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30 July 2021 deepen children's understanding of diversity and life in modern Britain. n Staff work effectively in partnership with parents to ensure that meals and snacks are healthy. For example, they ask parents to send fruit, vegetables or yoghurt for snack. Nonetheless, staff are vigilant about ensuring children's individual dietary needs are met. This was demonstrated well on the day of the inspection, when staff checked with parents before offering children a piece of birthday cake. n Lunch is sociable. Children sit with their friends and enjoy chatting with staff and each other. Staff support their thinking skills and self-esteem well. For example, they praise a young child who thinks of a food that begins with the letter 'J' during a discussion. This also helps children to practise their speaking skills. n Children enjoy the group activities. Staff know them well and know which child may need extra support to take part. For instance, they help children to listen

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carefully to the instructions for a game. n Parents spoken to during the inspection express their satisfaction with the club. Although they are currently unable to enter the club, they are happy with the steps taken to inform them of their children's care. n Staff have good opportunities for professional development and say they feel well supported. They receive regular supervisions to ensure they have appropriate knowledge and skills to fulfil their roles effectively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff confidently demonstrate their understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child's welfare is at risk. They know the action to take if they have any concerns, including with regard to wider safeguarding issues. Staff are clear about how to escalate any concerns about adults working in the club. Staff provide a well-organised environment. They conduct daily checks of the setting to ensure that any hazards are identified and minimised. Children are helped to understand the emergency evacuation procedures and fire exits are kept clear for ease of access.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330731 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10193087 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 40 Number of children on roll 49 Name of registered person Apollo After School Club Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 0118 916 8417 Date of previous inspection 4 March 2020

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Information about this early years setting

Mapp Centre – Apollo Out of School Cub registered in 1971. It moved to purpose- built premises and re-registered in 2006. It operates from three rooms within the Mapp Centre in Reading, Berkshire. The club is open on Monday to Friday from 3pm until 6pm, during term time and on Monday to Friday from 8.30am until 5.30pm, during the school holidays. Children are collected from local schools for the after-school club. The club employs six members of staff. Of these, three staff hold relevant qualifications at level 3 and above.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector completed a tour of the areas used by the children to find out how the provision is organised and the range of activities that is provided. n The children and some parents had discussions with the inspector, who sought their views of the club. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including first-aid certificates. n The manager and staff spoke with the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection to discuss their understanding of the club's policies and procedures.

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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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