Sunshine Club

Inspection of Sunshine Club Herne Bay Hippodrome, Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 5BQ

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager fully understands how to effectively safeguard children's welfare and keep them safe. For instance, she knows what safeguarding and child protection procedures to follow if an issue was to arise. The manager knows who to contact to raise and follow up potential concerns. n The manager understands the importance of establishing positive partnerships with parents. For example, she knows the benefits of routinely sharing children's achievements. n The manager has a secure understanding of the benefits of building and maintaining good communication with other early years professionals. For instance, sharing information about the child's achievements with the teachers at the schools they attend. n The manager knows how to effectively review and evaluate her practice. For example, she carries out regular independent reading and research to help her keep up to date with current early years practice.

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager recognises the importance of planning a wide variety of experiences and opportunities for children. She knows how to keep children motivated and interested in their play at the club. n The manager understands the benefits of supporting children to develop positive attitudes and values. For instance, she knows how to encourage them to be polite, kind, empathetic and behave well.

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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 EY560738 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10190441 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 0 Name of registered person Fiesta Play Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01227366299 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Sunshine Club registered in 2018. It is an out-of-school provision located in the hippodrome in Herne Bay, Kent. The setting is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, term time and Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm in the school holidays. The setting employs three members of staff, one of whom holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting has received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the manager and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor environments. n Written documentation was reviewed. This included safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to the manager about intended practice and considered her views.

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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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