Junior Adventures Group @ St Crispins RG40

Inspection of Energy Kidz Out Of School Club - St Crispins Rg40 St. Crispins Sports Centre, London Road, WOKINGHAM, Berkshire RG40 1SR

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children's safety is compromised. There are significant weaknesses in safeguarding practice. Leaders and managers do not robustly check that all staff understand their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding children. Although staff attend regular training, they have a poor understanding of how to identify the indicators of abuse. Furthermore, staff are not clear on the procedures to follow if they are concerned about the well-being of a child. This places children at risk as staff may not identify children and families who need early help. Subsequently, families may not receive the support they need.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Weaknesses in staff induction, training and supervision arrangements mean that gaps in staff's safeguarding knowledge are not identified or acted on swiftly. There are breaches in the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). This has a significant impact on the safety and well-being of children.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Overall, children are happy, settled and demonstrate good levels of confidence and well-being. They are eager to come into the inclusive club and quickly become engaged in play. They participate in activities and make independent choices from a good range of resources and play materials. Children report that they enjoy their time at the club. They express that the staff are friendly, they feel safe and enjoy playing games with their friends.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and managers do not have robust arrangements in place to help staff to identify children who may need support or are at risk. They do not ensure that staff fully understand the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child or an allegation against a member of staff. Staff do not know how to manage any concerns. They have a weak understanding of wider safeguarding issues, including the signs of grooming, exploitation and the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The gaps in staff's knowledge compromise children's safety and well- being. n There are weaknesses in the staff induction processes. Some staff are not clear of the procedures to follow in the event of a fire within the setting. This puts children's safety at risk. n Overall, children's behaviour is good. Staff have high expectations for children's conduct. Golden rules provide children with clear guidance on expected behaviour. They cooperate well and show respect for the club staff. Staff have

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need to do better?

attended training on managing children's behaviour. This has helped them to develop positive strategies to support children. However, staff are not always consistent in their approach to managing children's behaviour. They do not

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need to do better?

29 September 2021 always support children to be kind to others. For instance, staff are not always aware when older children do not fully involve the younger children in activities. n Children know about the setting's rules of behaviour and quickly respond to changes in the routine. They are aware that rules and boundaries help to keep them safe. For example, they know that they wear high- visibility jackets when moving between school and the setting, so that they are easily recognisable. n On the whole, staff are sensitive to children's emotional needs. They offer children reassurance and praise and recognise when some children need extra reassurance. They give them cuddles and, sometimes, seek out their siblings to provide additional reassurance. Staff have established effective links with the school that children attend. This helps to provide children with consistency in their care. n Staff are effective in helping children to understand the importance of leading a

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need to do better?

healthy lifestyle. Children know which foods are healthy and unhealthy and the importance of following robust hygiene procedures. They enjoy the time they spend outdoors and benefit from lots of fresh air and regular exercise.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider has failed to implement robust procedures to promote children's safety, welfare and well-being. The monitoring of safeguarding has not identified weaknesses in staff's knowledge. Leaders and managers have not taken effective steps, to ensure that all staff are adequately trained to identify all possible signs of abuse.

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Safeguarding

The provider has effective recruitment processes in place, to help ensure that those working with children are suitable to do so. However, weaknesses in staff induction means that some staff are not aware of the emergency evacuation procedures.

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Due date

ensure that all staff have an up to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues 30/09/2021

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Due date

strengthen supervision to identify gaps in staffs' knowledge, regarding safeguarding 30/09/2021

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Due date

make sure that all staff are aware of emergency evacuation procedures 30/09/2021

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Due date

29 September 2021 implement effective induction procedures so that staff are fully aware of their roles and responsibilities. 30/09/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562190 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10194199 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 8 Number of children on roll 172 Name of registered person Energy Kidz Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07970499197 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Energy Kidz Out Of School Club - St Crispins Rg40 registered in 2018 and is located in Wokingham, Berkshire. The club operates between 7.30am and 9 am and 3 pm and 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. There are currently four staff working within the setting.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n Discussions were held between the staff and the inspector, to help establish their understanding of how to safeguard the children in their care. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including suitability checks, evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n The views and opinions of the children were considered during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

29 September 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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Inspection activities

29 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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