Junior Adventures Group @ Our Lady Lourdes N12

Inspection of Energy Kidz @ Our Lady of Lourdes Primary Our Lady Of Lourdes Rc School, Bow Lane, London N12 0JP

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This provision meets requirements

Children come to this after-school club happily and quickly settle to a range of fun and stimulating activities. Children speak confidently about how much they enjoy attending this setting. They comment particularly on how much they like the staff. This demonstrates the strong relationships that staff build with children.

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This provision meets requirements

Children understand the rules and routines of the setting well. For example, as children come into the setting they greet the staff warmly and then settle down quickly to a variety of table-top activities, such as construction, role play, jigsaws or drawing. Consistent routines such as these help children to feel safe and secure at the setting.

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This provision meets requirements

Children respond well to the calm and positive approach that staff have towards managing behaviour. This helps children to behave well and make the most of the range of exciting activities on offer.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff provide children with many opportunities to voice their views and opinions. For example, children contribute ideas for activities they would like to do, and these are incorporated into the planning for the following week. This helps them to feel valued and included in making decisions.

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need to do better?

n Staff interact warmly with children and support them to access the various opportunities for play. For example, staff play with building blocks alongside children and discuss what they are adding to their construction. This helps children to extend and develop their language and ideas for play. n Staff plan a variety of activities for children to enjoy during their time at the club. For example, staff help children to explore their likes and dislikes during circle time. They help children to relax during mindfulness sessions or to try new sports during dodgeball sessions. Staff ensure that these activities are suitable for the wide range of children who attend the club by adapting them accordingly. The variety of activities on offer creates a fun and purposeful atmosphere within the setting. n Staff promote a healthy lifestyle. They ensure that children are provided with a nutritious snack which they eat together as they discuss their day. Staff

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need to do better?

encourage children to access the large outdoor area with a variety of inviting opportunities, such as a tree house, bikes and a football pitch. This helps children to stay active while at the club. n Leaders ensure that the setting is inclusive for every child. They carefully consider how to meet the needs of children with special educational needs

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need to do better?

7 September 2022 and/or disabilities, such as by accessing funding to provide additional staff where necessary. This means that every child can access the opportunities which the setting offers. n Leaders ensure that staff receive ongoing opportunities for professional development. For example, staff receive regular training, supervisions and observations. This supports staff to continuously improve their practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders ensure that there are clear processes in place for staff to follow if they have concerns about the wellbeing of a child. Leaders display safeguarding processes and key numbers within the setting so that staff can access these easily. Staff receive regular training to ensure that their understanding of these processes remain up to date. This means that staff understand what to do if they have concerns about the wellbeing of a child. Staff carry out daily risk assessment to ensure that the setting is safe and secure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2566585 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10239343 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 25 Number of children on roll 25 Name of registered person Sherpa Kids England Ltd

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Telephone number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Energy Kidz @ Our Lady Of Lourdes Primary registered in 2020. They operate from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 3pm to 6pm.

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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 provider. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing within the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector held discussions with staff and took their views into account. n The inspector held discussions with leaders about practices and procedures.

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7 September 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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7 September 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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