Sporty Scholars Ltd @ Loughton

Inspection of Sporty Scholars Ltd @ Loughton Loughton Manor First School, Paynes Drive, Loughton, Milton Keynes MK5 8FA

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children's safety is compromised. Although children feel safe and secure within the setting, their well-being and safety is put at risk. This is because staff lack critical knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures. Despite this, children form good relationships with the staff team. Some staff are attentive to the needs of the younger children and recognise when they may need a little help and encouragement to join in an activity.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children behave well and listen to the staff, following instructions about what group they are in and where they will do their activities. They enjoy a range of outdoor sport activities along with indoor arts and crafts. Children benefit from three large outdoor areas where they can participate in activities such as football, tennis, and obstacle courses. Younger children grow confidence in their abilities as they tackle the obstacle course and succeed to the end. Older children offer a helping hand to younger children and encourage them to join in their games.

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need to do better?

n Leaders do not know and fulfil their responsibilities regarding the safe recruitment of staff. For example, the recruitment process is inconsistent and appropriate checks are not completed prior to staff starting work. This poses a risk to children as the suitability of staff is not assured. The leadership team acknowledges the weakness in its processes but failed to put effective strategies in place to mitigate risk to children. n Staff are not adequately trained to always ensure the safety of children. Induction processes are not effective in training the staff team in how to manage safeguarding concerns. For example, staff do not know the procedure to follow should an allegation be made against a member of staff and how to report it to local safeguarding agencies. They do not receive regular supervision and support from leaders. Furthermore, there are insufficient staff who hold valid first-aid certificates to ensure someone can respond quickly to in an

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emergency. n Children behave well. They show respect to each other and wait patiently to take their turn in a group activity. They cheer each other on and celebrate the success of their friends. For example, when playing penalty shootout, they cheer with delight when a friend scores a goal. n Children separate into age groups and rotate around the various activities with their leaders. They enjoy the variety and engage well in what is on offer for them. However, resources are limited. This means children wait for long periods of time before they can take their turn and share the resources available to them.

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17 August 2022 n Some staff are attentive to the needs of the children. They recognise when a child may need a cuddle and some support to join in an activity. These staff observe the children at play and act swiftly to ensure all children feel included. They adapt their approach to meet the interests and needs of the children. n Children generally respond well to the staff caring for them. However, many of the children do not know the names of the adults looking after them and so refer to them as 'teacher'. This highlights the inconsistency of staffing on a day- to-day basis. This hinders children's ability to build bonds and get to know and develop positive relationships with their carers.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider fails to implement robust recruitment processes to ensure children's welfare and safety while at the holiday club. Staff lack basic knowledge and understanding of their duty of care to protect children from risk of harm. They are unclear of the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against a member of staff or how to refer to local safeguarding agencies. Leaders have not ensured staff are adequately trained to recognise signs and indicators of abuse and how to report any concerns. The designated safeguarding lead has not received training to fulfil the role effectively.

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Due date

ensure that all staff recognise the signs and symptoms that a child might be at risk of harm, in order to make timely referrals to local safeguarding children agencies 29/08/2022

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implement robust recruitment processes for staff, so checks are consistently carried out to confirm the suitability of those working with the children 29/08/2022

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17 August 2022 ensure leaders have a robust knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage (EYFS), in order to effectively monitor the provision, remain compliant and ensure children's safety 29/08/2022

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ensure that staffing arrangements are suitable to meet the safety and welfare needs of all children at all times during the club's operation 29/08/2022

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take into account the layout and size of the provision to ensure adequate number of staff have paediatric first aid 29/08/2022

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implement effective arrangements for the support, training and induction of staff. 29/08/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2666882 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10249864 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 60 Number of children on roll 75 Name of registered person Sporty Scholars Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07877861112 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Sporty Scholars Ltd @ Loughton registered in 2022. It is based in Milton Keynes. They are open throughout school holidays only, from 8am to 5.30pm.

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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 and deputy reviewed the premises and space used for the holiday club. n The inspector spoke to all staff to assess safeguarding knowledge and skills. n The inspector and manager had a leadership and management discussion. n The inspector observed children's play.

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Inspection activities

17 August 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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