Blakesley Fun Club

Inspection of Blakesley Fun Club Blakesley Hall Primary School, Yardley Green Road, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands B33 8TH

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This provision meets requirements

n The owner works closely with the deputy, who is currently deputising in the absence of the manager, to ensure the smooth running of the club. There are effective systems in place to ensure staff provide a varied range of enjoyable experiences for children after school. n All staff benefit from regular safeguarding training to ensure their knowledge is up to date. They have a secure knowledge of child protection issues and a procedure to follow if they have a concern about a child's welfare. There are effective systems in place to ensure children arrive safely and the areas used are safe and suitable. n There are effective systems in place to engage with parents from the very start. This includes collating useful information about children's preferences and care to help meet the needs of children. Staff understand the value of providing daily feedback to parents on collection and sharing any messages from teachers at

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the school. n The management team recognise the importance of working closely with staff at the on-site school to ensure the continuity of care for children. Detailed information is shared about children and their families to help promote their well-being, safety and welfare. n There are robust systems in place to monitor staff performance to ensure continuous improvement. In addition, staff use a range of strategies to obtain the views of children to help to develop activities and the service provided. n The leadership team understand how to promote equality and diversity and the importance of valuing the uniqueness of each child. Staff confidently use a range strategies to help children to respect their differences.

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This provision meets requirements

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 2556073 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10215810 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 18 Number of children on roll 23 Name of registered person Fun at Harvey Road Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07976165582 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Blakesley Fun Club registered in 2019. The club opens Monday to Thursday, 3.15pm to 5.30pm and Friday 12.45pm to 5.30pm, during school term times. The provider employs five members staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate qualification at level 4, three hold a qualification at level 3 and one is unqualified.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first inspection the club received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the manager and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the club. n The inspector and the manager completed a learning walk together to check the safety of the premises and to gather information about the experiences provided. n The inspector held a meeting with the owner and the deputy manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years.

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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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17 June 2022 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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