Smartkidz @ Ridgefield

Inspection of Smartkidz @ Ridgefield Ridgefield Primary School, Radegund Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 3RJ

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy to attend the club. They receive a warm welcome and settle readily to the freely accessible activities on offer. Children are friendly and confident. They are keen to share with other people what they have made, who their friends are, and get them involved in their play ideas. Children take part in physically active games, where they create the rules for themselves and ensure that everyone who wants to, gets a turn.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff sensitively support all children to join in and take part. Children behave very well and all age groups play harmoniously together for the majority of the time. Staff are positive role models for children and very sensitively manage any occasional disputes that arise. Children respond positively to routines and boundaries, to keep themselves and others safe. Children take great pride in their achievements, such as when they work together to construct and create a large, intricate model and think of different features to add. For example, they comment, 'Look, I've made an invention, a catapult to launch things' and then search for something to resemble 'exploding dynamite'.

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n The provider and manager have a clear aim for the club. This is underpinned by an approach that aims to improve children's social and emotional development and increase their emotional resilience. Children's self-directed play and choice of activities is given high value. Staff involve themselves in children's play when they are invited or when they observe that they can add value to that play. Staff offer a planned schedule of interesting activities, such as making ice lollies and fairground games, for those that wish to take part. n The manager and playleader support their staff effectively. All staff receive regular supervisions to promote their well-being and professional development. Staff are encouraged to reflect, evaluate and make plans for the ongoing development and improvement of the club. n Children enjoy the staff's company during their chosen activities. For example, children delight as staff create beaded patterns alongside them and talk about

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the different colours and shapes they are using. Children show much perseverance and patience as they carefully place the tiny beads in the appropriate place. n Children are very imaginative and put much thought into their creations. For example, they construct models using a variety of resources and work together when they need help. Children become deeply involved in pretend play. They assign each other roles and listen to each other's instructions. For example, while one child takes 'orders' for their 'restaurant' and uses the pretend tannoy

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31 August 2021 microphone to announce the orders, another child produces the orders in the play kitchen. n Children enjoy free-flow outdoor activities to promote their good health. These are supervised well to ensure their safety. Children are able to expel energy and enjoy physical exercise that provides challenge and an appropriate level of risk. n The club has adapted practices in light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. For example, parents drop off and collect their children at the gate. Staff are mindful of the effect this may have on the children. They ensure that each child is warmly greeted and taken into the club to help settle at activities. Children are clear about the hygiene procedures in place to ensure both their own and staff's continued good health. n Staff promote a wholeheartedly inclusive provision. They are fully aware of each child's individual needs and know them well. Staff work closely with the host

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school and parents to ensure that children are able to fully participate in all that the club offers. n Children say that they enjoy attending the club, the activities on offer and the opportunity to see their friends. Staff use innovative ways to gain the views and contributions of children. For example, they encourage children to write down their requests for activities and resources. They post these on a wall where they can be reviewed and used by staff for the planning of the provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

All staff have a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse, how and where to report any concerns, and wider safeguarding issues. Staff have received appropriate training to enable them to safeguard children from harm, abuse and neglect. This includes the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about the behaviour of a colleague towards children. Recruitment procedures are robust, which ensures children are cared for by suitable adults. Risk assessments are effective. These are carefully considered so that children are able to experience riskier activities but in a safe and supervised way.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563207 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10194427 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 30 Number of children on roll 73 Name of registered person Smartkidz Play And Learn Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07843663554 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Smartkidz @ Ridgefield registered in 2018. The provision is located in Ridgefield Primary School in Cambridge, and opens Monday to Friday after school during term time, and during school holidays. During term time, the provision opens from 3pm to 6pm. During school holidays the provision opens from 8am to 6pm. The provision employs four core members of staff. Of these, two hold appropriate qualifications at level 3.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The provider, manager and inspector completed a learning walk together. The provider and manager talked to the inspector about how the space and resources are used. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the provider, manager and staff. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons working with children. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of their views. She observed interactions between the staff and children.

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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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