Energy Kidz Out of School Club - Pembury TN2

Inspection of Energy Kidz Out of School Club - Pembury TN2 Pembury Primary School, Lower Green Road, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4EB

p.1

This provision does not meet requirements

Safeguarding practices are not robust enough to ensure that children are not at risk of harm. This compromises children's safety. Furthermore, staff in the setting do not have regular supervision and support to enable them to fulfil their roles effectively. Nonetheless, children are happy and settled. They enjoy playing together and making friends. They say that they enjoy the breakfast provided and the choices they are offered. Children are polite, well-mannered and kind to each other, sharing resources and toys. The manager and staff help children in their play, talking to them kindly and showing interest in what they are doing. The manager knows the school and local community well. The environment is bright and well arranged for children to explore various activities. The manager and staff create a respectful and inclusive environment, helping children and modelling positive behaviours. The manager plans and sets up the environment based on

p.2

This provision does not meet requirements

what she knows about the children and their interests.

p.2

need to do better?

n The manager and staff provide children with a range of toys and games. Children settle quickly to play with them. For example, the children enjoy building a structure out of straws, with help from a member of staff. n Children are given choices about what they want to play with, and the environment is set up attractively and age appropriately. For example, a younger child who was interested in the dolls was encouraged to explore them with the manager. n Parents report that their children enjoy coming to the club and that they appreciate the provision on offer. They say it is very important to them. n Information and concerns shared by the manager with the provider are not acted upon quickly enough to support the manager and staff in their roles. This includes concerns about staff's suitability for their role. This impacts on how supported they feel and compromises the safety of children and staff. n The manager is able to talk about individual children. However, information the

p.2

need to do better?

provider has about children is not always shared with the manager. This means that the manager does not always know enough about children's needs from the outset. n The provider has not ensured regular supervision is undertaken to identify concerns and to ensure the ongoing suitability of staff. This means that staff do not have a robust understanding of safeguarding practices, including information sharing. n The manager has high expectations of children, and they respond positively to each other and adults. They know and understand the rules and routines of the setting, resulting in very good behaviour.

p.2

need to do better?

16 September 2022 n Although ratios appear to be adequate, staffing arrangements are not effective enough to ensure the ongoing safety of children and adults on the premises. The manager's range of responsibilities impacts heavily on her workload.

p.2

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

Safeguarding practices are not strong enough to ensure that children's safety is not compromised. Concerns about ongoing staff suitability are not addressed promptly. Staff do not always share information about children to ensure they are kept safe from harm, including records such as attendance information. Members of staff do not have a strong enough understanding of the processes for keeping children safe. Nonetheless, staff have completed a range of training, including child protection, and understand the signs and symptoms of abuse. Staff undertake daily risk assessments and make sure that the premises are safe and secure.

p.3

Due date

make sure that robust systems are in place to ensure the ongoing suitability of staff and that all staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfil their role effectively 20/10/2022

p.3

Due date

ensure there are suitable staffing arrangements in place to support children and adults and the running of the club 20/10/2022

p.3

Due date

strengthen the arrangements for staff monitoring and supervision to ensure all staff receive the support they need to fulfil their roles 20/10/2022

p.3

Due date

implement effective systems to ensure the sharing of information, such as attendance records and details of children's needs, is robust and keeps children safe from harm. 20/10/2022

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2582625 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10239502 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 25 Name of registered person Junior Adventures Group UK Ltd

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 07970499197 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Energy Kidz Out of School Club - Pembury registered in 2020. It is located within Pembury Primary School, Kent and is open from 7.45am to 8.45am, each weekday, during term time. There are two staff who work at the setting.

p.4

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 talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the provider's representative and setting manager about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector sampled various documentation. n The inspector undertook observations of the children and discussed with the manager the children present. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke with parents and children during the inspection.

p.5

Inspection activities

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

16 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6