Get Set Play

Inspection of Get Set Play Anchorage Park Lodge, Sywell Crescent, Portsmouth, Hants PO3 5UB

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider has a secure understanding of her responsibility as the designated safeguarding lead. Through a robust staff recruitment process, she ensures that staff are suitable to work with children. The provider ensures staff are confident to carry out their roles to keep children safe and promote their well-being. n The provider has clear aims for children to be happy, motivated and build on their skills through play at the club. She recognises that children are individual and adapts her daily plans and routines to meet their needs. The provider is reflective and encourages her staff to help her continually develop and improve the club for children. n The provider knows the importance of the key-person system to help meet children's individual needs. She knows that an effective key-person system supports children's emotional well-being. The provider understands the value of working with parents to share information and provide high levels of continuity

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for children's care. n The provider has a good understanding of planning activities that interest and motivate children to play, and learn. She explains how children will have free access to a good variety of resources to spark their imagination and engage them in play. They have a say in the running of the club. For instance, children can request new resources to play with, giving them a voice and a sense of ownership. n The provider knows how to promote children's positive behaviour. She supports staff to develop their skills and knowledge to work with children, such as through staff meetings and training sessions. n The provider has a secure understanding of teaching children about staying safe, such as when they play outdoors in the park. She has high expectations for children. For instance, they have boundaries to stay within and rules to follow. The provider knows the importance of effective risk assessments to identify and

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This provision meets requirements

minimise any hazards to children as they play. n The provider recognises the importance of energetic play and healthy lifestyles. She understands about encouraging parents to supply nutritious meals and snacks for children. The provider explains how children have the opportunity to be physically active throughout the day.

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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 EY487014 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10265328 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 146 Name of registered person Get Set Play Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 07876715282 Date of previous inspection 2 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Get Set Play registered in 2015. The provision operates from a council owned building in Portsmouth. There is access to a hall and an outdoor park area. The provision is open five days a week during school holidays from 8am to 4pm. There are seven staff who work with the children; four are qualified teachers and the remaining staff hold qualifications at level 3 and above.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The provider showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable for children. n A meeting was held between the inspector and provider. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and saw evidence of the suitability of staff. n The inspector discussed with the provider how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when looking after early years children. n Although there were no children in the early years 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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