Axbridge Community Care Club

Inspection of Axbridge Community Care Club Moorland Street, Axbridge BS26 2BA

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This provision does not meet requirements

The provider does not ensure that she follows robust enough recruitment procedures and does not check the suitability of the staff she employs sufficiently.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children are happy and settled in this friendly out-of-school club. They form good relationships with the staff and their peers. Children sit together for a snack and share their news. They listen attentively and take turns in the conversations. Children talk about how many Pudsey bears they have found in school and spot an additional two in the room. Children learn about diversity and inclusion within their community. They show pride in their involvement in community activities, such as creating displays to celebrate autumn for the local chemist.

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This provision does not meet requirements

The club is well organised and provides children with a wealth of resources. Staff understand that some children need to be active after a day at school and some need quiet activities. Children happily make decisions about their play. Some children play outside and thoroughly enjoy using the scoops to throw and catch a ball with their friends. Older children are supportive of their younger friends. For example, they play together nicely as they build imaginative stories with the space crafts. Some children enjoy sitting quietly and designing their Christmas bags.

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need to do better?

n The provider has not ensured that she has obtained and kept records of the information gathered to ensure staff's suitability for their role. This includes identity checks and references. n Staff check in with children daily to ensure there emotional well-being. Children acknowledge how they and others feel and whether they have had a good day at school. They kindly ask how the staff's day has been. Staff have carefully considered how to support children during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, they have provided a 'worry jar', a 'tickle monster' and mindfulness activities to help children feel happy and safe. n Children behave well. They understand the club rules and are kind and respectful to each other. Children understand that when they finish with an activity, they must put it away so that the play space remains uncluttered. Staff engage children well in games and help them to take turns and to be a good

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loser or winner. Children count spaces accurately and work out how many they need to throw on the dice to get the snail home. n Children know and understand the importance of the hygiene and health practices that keep them safe. For example, all children wash their hands when they enter the club and know when to use the hand sanitiser. They understand the importance of sitting at the table as they eat and why they need to have

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16 November 2022 drinks regularly. n Staff work with the children in the school and know them well. They communicate with class teachers daily and have good knowledge of how to support the children in the club. There is a strong partnership with parents. Staff gain good information from parents to help children settle when they start at the club. Parents feel there is a good exchange of information at collection times. n The provider ensures policies and procedures are regularly reviewed, understood and implemented by staff. Staff benefit from regular staff meetings to discuss and improve practice. They discuss measures that have worked well during the pandemic and make decisions on whether to continue the practice, such as parents collecting from the door. Staff attend regular training and share information on, for example, how to support children's emotional literacy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Recruitment arrangements are not robust enough to safeguard children. The provider has relied on the suitability checks obtained by the school and has not carried out her own. Nonetheless, children remain safe and secure while at the club. For example, staff ensure safe procedures as they collect children from the classrooms and escort them to the club. Staff implement appropriate arrangements to enable known and authorised adults to collect children. Staff follow up on absences promptly with teachers at the school to keep children safe. The designated safeguarding lead and staff have good knowledge of the indicators that a child is at risk of harm. They know the reporting procedures to follow should a concern arise.

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Due date

ensure records of information used for vetting, including identity checks and references, have been recorded and kept. 02/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262559 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10233625 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 16 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person Maunders, Linda Rose

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reference number

Telephone number 01934 733091 or 07708982481 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Axbridge Community Care Club registered in 2002 and is privately owned. It is close to Axbridge First School in Somerset. The setting is open each weekday, during term time only. The club runs a breakfast club from 8am to 8.45am and an after-school club from 3.15pm to 5.45pm. The owner/manager holds an early years qualification at level 3, as well as a Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification. The other three staff hold HLTA qualifications.

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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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety of the premises. n The inspector talked to the manager, staff, parents and children at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n A range of required documents were observed.

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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.

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