Wave Leisure Shinewater Playscheme

Inspection of Wave Leisure Shinewater Playscheme Flat 14, Shinewater Court, Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne, Sussex BN23 8ED

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This provision does not meet requirements

n Managers do not fully understand their duty to keep children safe. The designated safeguarding lead has not ensured that other managers and staff understand the procedures to protect children from harm. In addition, procedures for managing allegations against staff and responding to all safeguarding issues are not securely understood. However, managers describe how they make sure premises are kept safe. This includes completing regular risk assessments. n Managers do not ensure that staff induction and supervision procedures are fully effective. This includes making sure all staff have secure knowledge of child protection issues, including signs and symptoms of abuse. n Managers describe how they plan to offer a fun, safe and inclusive environment for children. They intend to organise the activities to include indoor and outdoor learning based on different themes, such as the natural world and transport.

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This provision does not meet requirements

They discuss how they intend to invite visitors from the local community, including the fire, police and lifeguard services. They explain how they want children to understand their wider community. n Managers explain how they will help children to manage their behaviour, share and develop good relationships. They describe how they will buddy new children up with regular attendees to support their emotional well-being. The manager describes how they will help children to learn and follow the rules. n Managers describe how they will promote a healthy diet and lifestyle. Ideas for healthy packed lunches will be shared in the welcome pack for parents. They explain how they will provide opportunities for sports and physically active games throughout the day. Managers describe how the games will support children's social skills as well as their physical skills. n Managers explain how they support staff's continuing professional development.

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They use local authority and external training to build on existing knowledge. n Managers describe how they intend to provide an inclusive service to the local community. They describe how they will work with parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to ensure they can join in activities in a fun and safe environment. n Managers recognise the importance of parent partnerships. They discuss plans to involve parents through surveys and discussions. Managers explain how they intend to evaluate the playscheme and the service they provide.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

ensure staff understand the procedure to be followed in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff 25/08/2022

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Due date

ensure staff understand their safeguarding policy and procedures, and have up-to-date knowledge of all safeguarding issues 25/08/2022

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Due date

implement effective induction procedures and make sure that all new staff understand their role and responsibilities. 25/08/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2561540 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10221674 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 32 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Wave Leisure Trust Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01323 768614 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Wave Leisure Shinewater Playscheme registered in 2019. It operates during school holidays only, with sessions each weekday, from 8.30am to 4.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 setting. n The inspector looked at and discussed documentation in relation to safeguarding, recruitment, registers and first aid. n The provider took the inspector on a tour of the premises and explained how they use this to meet children's needs. n The provider described the activities and experiences they intend to offer children. n The inspector spoke to the provider about how they will work in partnership with parents.

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Inspection activities

26 July 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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26 July 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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