Kaleidoscope Kids Club

Inspection of Kaleidoscope Kids Club Damers First School, Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3DF

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager is committed to improving the quality of the club. She has regular supervision meetings with staff to discuss their work and develop their practice to help benefit children. n Staff understand how to provide an appealing range of activities for children and provide an inclusive environment. The manager discusses how exercise and fresh air benefit children's health and well-being. She describes strategies to help children manage their own feelings and behaviour. n The manager explains the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She describes how working together with them provides continuity of care to meet the individual needs of children. n Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, there are additional health and safety measures in place. For example, the manager reviewed the departure arrangements for children, to help reduce the transmission of the virus.

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This provision meets requirements

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 and staff know the correct procedure to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare or the conduct of a member of staff. Staff receive thorough, ongoing training and support to extend and embed their safeguarding knowledge.

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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 EY547508 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 10130733 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 32 Number of children on roll 68

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Name of registered person

Kaleidoscope Kids, Damers First School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07791683972 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kaleidoscope Kids Club registered in 2017. The setting operates from Damers First School in Dorchester, Dorset. Kaleidoscope Kids Club is open Monday to Friday from 7.45am until 8.45am and 2.50pm until 5.45pm, during term time. It operates during some holidays. Five members of staff work at the club. Of these, two hold a qualification at level 3, two hold a qualification at level 2 and one is unqualified.

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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 manager and has taken that into account in her evaluation. n The manager and inspector had a tour of the premises and talked about how activities are planned. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including evidence of suitability checks and staff's first-aid qualifications. n The inspector spoke to the manager about the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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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

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