Kids Kapers After School And Holiday Club

Inspection of Kids Kapers After School And Holiday Club New Hill Centre, Welland Road, Worcester, Worcestershire WR8 0SJ

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This provision meets requirements

n The well-qualified and experienced manager has an in-depth understanding of how to provide an appealing range of activities for children during the school holidays. The programme of activities is centred on providing a varied range of arts and crafts and sports activities for children. n The manager places a clear focus on valuing the uniqueness of each child and ensures all staff can confidently tackle any negative stereotypes. Staff are trained to support all children to benefit from the programme of activities provided. n The manager understands the importance of collating detailed information about children's medical and personal needs. She uses effective systems to ensure all the required information about children's care and health needs is obtained prior to a child starting at the club. n The manager recognises the value of obtaining the views of parents, children and staff to help her evaluate what they provide and further develop the service

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on offer. Parents are consulted regularly during their child's time at the club. n The manager ensures all the required safeguarding policies and procedures are in place to help ensure the safe and effective management of the club. She has a secure understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow. All staff receive a detailed induction and up-to-date safeguarding training. The premises are safe and suitable and detailed risk assessments are undertaken of any activities taken outdoors to ensure children are safe.

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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 EY557173 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10174890 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

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Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Fletcher, Sarah Carol

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reference number

Telephone number 07773484171 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kids Kapers After School And Holiday Club registered in 2018. The club is situated in Upton in Worcestershire and operates during the school holidays. It is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. There are three staff employed. Of these, two hold an early years qualification at level 3 and one holds a qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first inspection the club received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the registered individual and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the club. n The registered individual, who is also the manager, and the inspector completed a learning walk together to check the safety of the premises and to gather information about the experiences provided. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and staff. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working at the club.

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5 August 2021 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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5 August 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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