Bromham Holiday Fun Club

Inspection of Bromham Holiday Fun Club The Leslie Sell Scout Activity Centre, Molivers lane, Bromham, Bedfordshire MK43 8LD

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager explains how she continuously reviews the provision at the club. She details how she obtains feedback from children and parents and uses this to inform and implement changes that benefit the children. The manager has maintained all necessary paperwork and shows how the club would keep required records, such as daily registers and accident records. n The manager shows how she and her staff set out the rooms so children are offered an appropriate selection of play opportunities. Through discussion and reference to paperwork, she demonstrates how they assess the premises, both inside and out, to make sure that any hazards are removed or minimised. While collecting older children from school, the manager demonstrates how she and her staff keep children safe when walking to and from the club. n The manager has appropriate procedures in place for checking the suitability of all staff. She explains how she continues to offer staff regular supervision

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sessions and supports them to complete training and develop their practice. n Through discussion and reference to records, the manager demonstrates how she and her staff consider children's needs and interests and use this information to plan resources and activities. She explains how they recognise children's need to relax and play, detailing how the activities they provide support and complement children's learning. She details how they will continue to involve children in making decisions about their play and activities. n The manager explains how staff will support children to understand their emotions and behaviour and the impact these have on others. She confirms that they will continue to offer healthy meal and snack options and will help children to understand the importance of healthy lifestyles. n There are appropriate safeguarding procedures in place. The manager demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to identify possible abuse or neglect

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and how to report any concerns about a child to the correct professional. She and her staff undertake regular training to keep their knowledge of safeguarding up to date. n There are effective procedures to support the manager and staff in working in partnership with parents and other professionals.

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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 2590358 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10251212 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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inspection

Total number of places 42 Number of children on roll 246 Name of registered person Massey, Alison Mary

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reference number

Telephone number 07752395157 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Bromham Holiday Fun Club re-registered in 2020. The setting employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The setting opens during term time, from Monday to Friday. Sessions are from 7.30am until 8.45am and from 3.15pm until 6pm. Additionally, there is a holiday club which runs during each school holiday with sessions are from 8am until 6pm.

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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 all areas of the setting used for childcare. She looked at relevant documentation, including staff suitability checks. n The inspector held meetings with the owner, who is also the manager. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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