TC Activity Club

Inspection of TC Activity Club Walker Primary School, The Green, London N14 7EG

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This provision meets requirements

Children arrive full of excitement and are warmly welcomed into the setting. They confidently enter the hall and hang up their personal belongings. Children readily explore the activities that are available to them. This demonstrates that they know the routine well. Children are kind and learn to form friendships, and interact with children of all ages. For instance, they chat enthusiastically through the radio and laugh together. Children demonstrate good manners consistently and are polite to each other. Older children gently support younger children during tricky activities. Staff are very good role models for children.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff carefully tune into children's opinions to plan a wide range of activities, which are based on children's interests and needs. Children thoroughly enjoy sports and art and craft activities, which are very popular. They actively work as a team as they rearrange an obstacle course to make it more challenging. Staff praise children's efforts and listen to their ideas. This helps children to feel valued and proud. Children take their responsibility seriously for tasks, such as being the snack leader. They remind other children to clean their hands and make sure that there is enough snack for everyone. This helps children to develop their sense of respect and responsibility.

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n Leaders and managers work hard to establish a culture where children's views are appreciated and included. Staff consult children about their wishes and ideas. Children suggest activities that they would like for the future. This helps staff to plan activities that they know will keep children interested and stimulated in their play. n Children are provided with plenty of opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. All children are supported to follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy a variety of healthy snacks and help themselves to drinks. Children take pleasure in playing various sports, including football and dodgeball. n The provider recognises the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's emotional development. Staff and children carefully explore emotions together. Staff provide various opportunities for children to think and reflect on their own and other's feelings. They ask questions, such as 'How do they make you feel?'

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and 'What do you think she will feel if you do this?' n The provider and staff build and maintain positive partnerships with the teachers at the host school. Staff show a genuine interest in children's time at school when they collect them from their classroom. They establish a practical and consistent link between the school and club. For example, staff talk to children about what they have been learning at school.

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22 July 2022 n Managers closely monitor the quality of care and experiences that staff provide for children. They work alongside staff and observe staff's practice and identify any training needs. Managers share helpful feedback with staff to support their performance. Staff explain that they feel valued and supported. They have access to regular training to extend their knowledge and skills, including first aid and safeguarding. n Parents are complimentary about staff and the care which they provide. All staff establish positive relationship with parents. Staff pass on relevant messages to parents at the end of each day. This means that children get consistency in care. Staff keep parents fully informed and involved. Parents also comment positively on the provider's support for children and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. n Leaders regularly reflect on and evaluate their practice. At the end of each day,

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they review how well children engaged in their play experiences and discuss what can be improved next time. This helps staff to continue to enhance children's leaning and enjoyment at the club. n The provider has safe recruitment procedures in place, including induction and ongoing supervision programmes. This ensures that all staff working with children are safe to do so, and are confident and capable in their roles.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers and staff are fully aware of their responsibility in protecting and safeguarding children. All staff have undertaken safeguarding training and know the signs that a child may be suffering from harm or abuse. They are confident with the action to take if they have any concerns about children's welfare. Staff encourage children to think about their own safety. For example, they explain to children why they should bend their knees when jumping off an object and what will happen if they do not.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552435 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10174338 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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Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 112 Name of registered person Cooper, Daniel John

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reference number

Telephone number 02071172599 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

TC Activity Club opened in 2017. It operates from Walker Primary School in Southgate in the London Borough of Enfield. The club is open during term time from 3.15pm to 6.15pm, and from 8am to 6pm during the school holidays, Monday to Friday. There are nine members of staff, six of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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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 nominated individual and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the nominated individual. n Parents shared their views of the club with the inspector. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and

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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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