Landport Playscheme

Inspection of Landport Playscheme Landport Community Centre, Charles Street, Portsmouth PO1 1JD

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This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the provider demonstrates that she knows how to plan activities. For example, she explains that teaches children about healthy eating through activities that are fun and exciting, such as using slime in pumpkins. She describes how this enables staff to engage children in communication about healthy foods. n The provider recognises the importance of children having access to fresh air and exercise. For instance, she talks about providing opportunities for children to develop their physical skills while on outings to soft-play centres and local parks. She describes opportunities for children to safely manage risks, such as reminding children of the risks of talking to strangers when on outings. n The provider understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. For example, she talks about ensuring she knows children's interests and requirements through home visits. She explains how this enables her to establish

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positive relationships with children and families. n The provider demonstrates a secure understanding of how to promote children's good behaviour. For instance, she talks about how staff are positive role models and consistently guide children in fair and dignified ways. She describes how this provides children with clear examples of appropriate behaviour. n The provider understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and understanding up to date through training. Through discussion, she describes how she has established secure relationships with schools and other professionals. This helps ensure that appropriate information is shared to promote continuity for children. n The provider has a secure understanding of safeguarding. Staff know the signs and symptoms of abuse and who to contact if they suspect a child may be at risk of harm. The provider is proactive in ensuring parents are aware of internet

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and device safety. This helps further to keep children safe. n Leaders conduct regular team meetings with staff. They use them to support staff's professional development and to highlight areas for improvement within the setting. Leaders ensure staff receive training to further develop their practice and improve outcomes further for children.

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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 2591282 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10248240 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 Full day care

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Total number of places 17 Number of children on roll 76 Name of registered person Enableability

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reference number

Telephone number 02392 296703 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Landport Playscheme registered in 2020. They are based in Portsmouth and operate between 10am and 3pm during half term holidays for children with special educational needs. There are 11 members of staff who are qualified from level 6 to level 3. They also have a qualified swimming teacher and Psychology degree student.

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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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The provider spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years.

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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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25 October 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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