The Gap Christian Family Centre

Inspection of The Gap Christian Family Centre Hargate Lane, West Bromwich, Staffordshire B71 1PH

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager has a thorough knowledge of safeguarding. He knows about the possible signs of abuse and the procedure to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. There are robust recruitment systems in place to check that staff are suitable to work with children. n The manager understands the importance of working in partnership with schools that children attend, parents and other agencies or professionals. n The manager recognises the importance of self-evaluation and explains how he will obtain the views of children, staff and parents to develop activities, experiences and the environment. There are systems in place to provide supervision, coaching and mentoring for the staff and manager. n The manager discusses the importance of supporting children to develop healthy lifestyles. n The manager understands how to promote positive behaviour with children and describes how he will support and develop children's confidence and self-

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This provision meets requirements

esteem. n The manager recognises the importance of promoting equality and diversity. He has a clear focus on teaching children to be respectful and kind to each other. n The manager has a secure understanding of how to provide a varied range of enjoyable experiences for children.

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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 EY563202 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10207677 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 Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 16 Name of registered person The Gap Christian Family Centre

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reference number

Telephone number 01215254442 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Gap Christian Family Centre registered in 2019. lt employs four members of childcare staff. It opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 8.45 and 3.15 until 6pm. It opens from 8am to 6pm during school holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the club. n The inspector and the manager completed a learning walk together to view the premises and gather information about the experiences provided by the club. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.

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Inspection activities

20 June 2022 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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20 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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