Little Strawberries

Inspection of Little Strawberries Baptist Church, Beechwood Avenue, GREENFORD, Middlesex UB6 9UA

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager is able to explain how she evaluates her practice and provision, using the views of children and parents. She continues to update her skills and knowledge and shares ideas about best practice with other members of staff. n The manager is fully aware of her responsibilities to ensure all children are safe. She discusses the actions she would take if she had a concern about a child's welfare or safety. She has recently updated her safeguarding policy to include wider safeguarding issues, such as peer-on-peer abuse and online safety. She is aware of concerns that might threaten children's well-being, such as online grooming or exposure to extreme views. n The manager describes how she helps children to make healthy lifestyle choices. She encourages children to develop good hygiene practices and to be physically active through a range of activities, such as trips to the park and outdoor play.

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager has a robust recruitment and induction process in place. She understands the importance of her role in providing good quality supervision and training for any staff working alongside her. n The manager explains how she has high expectations for children's positive behaviour. She describes how she works with children's parents and school to support her practice. The manager outlines how she encourages children to follow simple rules and to be kind and considerate to others. She realises the importance of building strong relationships with children to help them feel welcomed, relaxed and happy. n The manager has a clear understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents. She describes how she adapted her communication methods during the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, where face-to-face conversations could not take place, she contacted parents using email to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager provides an environment that is stimulating and appropriate for the needs of the children. She describes how children help plan activities, including outdoor play and games. She encourages children to be independent. For example, they can choose what they would like to do from a broad and varied range of resources and toys. n The manager is able to describe how she promotes open and respectful conversations. For example, during mealtimes, she listens to children as they talk about their day at school or tell stories about their lives. She actively encourages them to share their thoughts and feelings. She knows the importance of preparing children for life in modern Britain.

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This provision meets requirements

1 December 2021 There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY554798 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10174340 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 25 Number of children on roll 14 Name of registered person Bertin, Rachell Louise

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reference number

Telephone number 07908912135 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Strawberries after-school club and holiday play scheme registered in 2017. It is run by a private provider, who is also the manager. The setting operates from Greenford Baptist Church in Greenford, in the London Borough of Ealing. It is open each weekday from 3.15pm to 6.30pm, term time only. The holiday play scheme is open each weekday from 8.30am to 6pm during most of the school holidays. The club employs eight members of staff. Of these, one holds a level 4 qualification, four - including the manager - hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and two hold qualifications at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 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 Staff spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The manager showed the inspector the premises, inside and outdoors, and described the activities she plans to provide. n The inspector reviewed policies and discussed staff suitability, training and qualifications with the manager. n The inspector held discussions with the manager about her methods for self- evaluation and her plans for the future to develop her practice.

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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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1 December 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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