Early years · Early years inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Topmark Out Of School Club Olspn
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- Group verified
Topmark Sports Coaching Limited
- Group reference verified
RP901112
- Inspection date verified
28 Sept 2021
- Inspectors verified
Kareen Jacobs
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Postcode verified
SE26 5SE
- Name on report verified
Topmark Out Of School Club Olspn
- URN verified
2496378
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- The provider shares how staff intend to update their safeguarding knowledge. p.2
- Through discussion, the manager shows they have a secure understanding of the potential risks posed to children, including exposure to gangs, extreme ideas or bullying. p.2
- Staff describe how they will recognise and respond when a child's welfare is compromised or if they have concerns about a colleague. p.2
- They talk about how they will share information appropriately with school staff to help keep children safe and secure. p.2
- Staff demonstrate that they implement procedures, such as school collection, COVID-19 (coronavirus) and security protocols and records of children's attendance, effectively. p.2
- Staff describe how they will provide a broad range of activities that children will enjoy and engage with. p.2
- They talk about how they will gather information from school staff, in order to build on what children already know and can do. p.2
- Staff say how they will help children to become confident communicators and support them to interact with unfamiliar adults. p.2
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 455
- shorter than usual (typical 729)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 51, typical 57
- Average sentence
- 19 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
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Inspection of Topmark Out Of School Club Olspn Our Lady & St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic School, 208 Sydenham Road, London, Kent SE26 5SE
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This provision meets requirements
n The provider shares how staff intend to update their safeguarding knowledge. Through discussion, the manager shows they have a secure understanding of the potential risks posed to children, including exposure to gangs, extreme ideas or bullying. Staff describe how they will recognise and respond when a child's welfare is compromised or if they have concerns about a colleague. They talk about how they will share information appropriately with school staff to help keep children safe and secure. Staff demonstrate that they implement procedures, such as school collection, COVID-19 (coronavirus) and security protocols and records of children's attendance, effectively. n Staff describe how they will provide a broad range of activities that children will enjoy and engage with. They talk about how they will gather information from school staff, in order to build on what children already know and can do. Staff
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This provision meets requirements
share how they will plan activities that help children to practise their skills and become confident in their abilities. Staff say how they will help children to become confident communicators and support them to interact with unfamiliar adults. Staff describe how they will promptly respond to children's requests, for example by providing drinks after strenuous play. n Staff demonstrate how they will use the information that they gather from parents to meet children's individual needs, such as providing snacks that reflect children's dietary requirements. Staff state how they will promote good hygiene habits, such as handwashing on entry to the club. n Staff describe how they will provide children with good opportunities to practise their physical skills. They share how they will organise active group games for children to enjoy and help them follow rules well. Staff describe how they will use strategies to encourage positive behaviour, to help children to behave
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This provision meets requirements
appropriately. n The provider shares how he will regularly seek the views of children, parents and staff within the school and club. He describes the steps he will take to enhance the knowledge of staff and use advice and support from external practitioners effectively. He describes how he plans to offer a good level of service and make continuous improvements.
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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 2496378 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10194321 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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inspection
Total number of places 14 Number of children on roll 26 Name of registered person Topmark Sports Coaching Limited
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reference number
Telephone number 07748696099 Date of previous inspection Not applicable
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Information about this early years setting
Topmark Out Of School Club Olspn registered in 2018. It is one of several clubs owned by the provider which offer out-of-school services across south London. The club operates each weekday from 7.45am until 9am for breakfast club and from 3.15pm until 6pm after school, during term time. Three staff work directly with the children.
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Inspection activities
n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 her evaluation of the provider. n The provider showed the inspector the areas of the school used by children attending the club, and explained how staff plan activities that support children's enjoyment and development. n The inspector looked at documents. These included evidence of staff suitability, policies, improvement plans and evidence of the professional development of staff. n The inspector held discussions with the provider, staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection visit.
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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
28 September 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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Inspection activities
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