Energy Kidz at Jupiter

Inspection of Energy Kidz at Jupiter Jupiter Community Free School, Jupiter Drive, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 5NT

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This provision does not meet requirements

Overall, children enjoy their time at the club. On the day of the inspection, staff implemented their 'excessive heat' procedures and decided to use the garden area in the school grounds to accommodate outdoor play. This area had more shade. However, staff failed to consider the impact of the reduced amount of space available for the children to play and remain safe. Furthermore, staff were often occupied completing other tasks, such as snack procedures, taking children to the toilet and to the entrance door to be collected by their parents. This minimised the number of adults available to supervise the children at this time. A breach in requirements in relation to child protection also undermines children's safety and well-being.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Nevertheless, children are warmly welcomed by the staff and demonstrate that they feel safe and settled. Children enjoy the company of their friends. They learn to practise and refine their physical skills, such as throwing and catching beanbags and balls. Children learn the rules of games such as 'four square', a handball game, and enjoy playing the 'camouflage game'. Older children are regularly reminded to ensure younger children are included. Children use the chalks to draw faces and houses on the ground. They learn how to fix the magnetic shapes together to form different constructions.

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need to do better?

n Weaknesses in the overarching safeguarding procedure mean that children's well-being is potentially compromised. Additionally, arrangements during the children's time in the garden area were not consistently effective. Several physical activities, such as football, handball and skipping, were taking place among children who were sitting on the ground chalking and playing card games. Some children began to wander around with no purpose to their play. Noise levels rose, and the behaviour of some children began to deteriorate. This resulted in an injury to a child. n At the start of every session children are reminded and asked to recall the rules and boundaries of the club. For example, children state that they should respect one another, be kind to one another and have fun. Staff have strategies in place to manage children's behaviour. However, these strategies are not consistently applied. On the day of the inspection, following an incident, one member of staff

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need to do better?

was observed vigorously snapping their fingers at a child to gain their attention, while portraying an angry facial expression. n Young children are safely collected by staff from their Reception classroom and escorted to the club. They have a designated key person. Staff spend time with their key children, building their confidence and integrating them into the club.

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need to do better?

12 July 2022 They ask them what they enjoy doing at the club and how they are feeling. This information is then recorded in their 'passport' book. Additionally, staff form appropriate relationships with staff at the school, who state that the children are always happy to attend the club. n Staff ensure that arrangements are put in place to support children with known medical conditions. They gather a good range of information from parents and complete written healthcare plans. This ensures care and play opportunities are tailored to children's individual needs. n Staff obtain relevant information regarding any special dietary requirements, preferences and food allergies. They ensure they adhere to this information accordingly. Children enjoy appropriate healthy, balanced and nutritious snacks. They follow appropriate hygiene routines. Children independently wash and dry their hands, which minimises the risk of infection.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers and staff are able to recognise potential indicators of abuse and neglect. However, managers have not ensured that all staff completely understand and can implement their safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes knowing how to independently report a child protection concern. Appropriate recruitment procedures are in place and all staff are subject to checks to ensure they are suitable to work with children. Staff complete risk assessments to ensure the premises and equipment used by the club are safe.

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Due date

make sure all staff understand and can implement safeguarding policies and procedures 31/08/2022

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Due date

make sure arrangements, particularly in the garden area, meet the needs and safety of the children at all times 22/07/2022

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Due date

ensure strategies to manage children's behaviour are appropriate and are used consistently to help support children to manage their own behaviours. 22/07/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2566588 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10239367 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 48 Number of children on roll 70 Name of registered person Sherpa Kids England Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07803887610 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Energy Kidz at Jupiter registered in 2020 and operates from Jupiter Community Free School, Hemel Hempstead. The club employs five members of staff, all of whom hold relevant early years qualifications at level 2. The club opens from 8.45am to 9pm and from 3.15pm to 6pm, term time only.

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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 The inspector took a tour of the club with the manager. They talked about how the club is organised and discussed the play opportunities provided for the children. n The inspector observed staff's interactions with the children during indoor and outdoor activities. n Managers, staff and children engaged in discussions with the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection. n A sample of the club documents were reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of staff suitability. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by speaking to them.

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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

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