Fun 'n' fab Kids Centre

Inspection of Fun 'n' fab Kids Centre Teresa Greene Community Centre, 25 Leys Avenue, Dagenham, Essex RM10 9YP

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This provision meets requirements

n The provision is suitable and safe to provide care and education to children. The provision offers large rooms equipped appropriately to cover all aspects of children's learning. In addition, there is a large outdoor space, which is fenced and secure. n Leaders show good knowledge and understanding of the statutory requirements. They discuss with confidence how they consider children's views and interests when planning learning opportunities. Furthermore, planned activities are enhanced regularly to ensure they have a positive impact on children's learning and development. n Leaders have effective systems in place to build and maintain strong relationships with the parents and carers and other agencies, such as the local authority or children's community centre. This includes obtaining regular feedback and reflecting on it accordingly. n Leaders demonstrate inclusive vision and practice. They have robust knowledge

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and understanding on how to support more vulnerable children, including those who speak English as an additional language. n Leaders value their staff and continuously focus on their well-being and professional growth and development. They identify and analyse training requirements and effectively implement them into practice. n Leaders have an ambitious vision for their setting; to have a positive impact on all children in their care and on their local community. They display the ability to reflect and continuously seek ways to improve and further develop their provision. n Leaders understand it is very important to keep children safe. They have sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, including wider aspects of safeguarding, such as the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. Leaders are clear about where to refer any concerns they may have about a child in their care. Furthermore, they have robust procedures in place to ensure all staff are trained

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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 2549699 Local authority Barking and Dagenham Inspection number 10221547 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 40 Number of children on roll 26 Name of registered person The Leys Resource Centre

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reference number

Telephone number 07305050967 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Fun 'n' fab Kids Cente in Dagenham registered in October 2019. The setting is located in Teresa Greene Community Centre. There are seven members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate qualifications, ranging from level 3 to level 6. The setting opens Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm. During school holidays, the setting opens from 8am to 6pm. The setting closes during the Christmas period.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provision received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the leaders and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector held a meeting with the leaders. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the leaders and staff members. n The leaders discussed how they organise the activities taking into account children's interests. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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26 August 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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