Dream Catchers After School Club Solent

Inspection of Dream Catchers After School Club Solent Scoutlands, 20 Evelegh Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO6 1DL

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider has a clear understanding of how young children must be supported. She knows the significance of working closely with schools to support children's learning with fun and educational activities. For example, the provider ensures staff understand how to communicate effectively with teachers and receive a verbal handover when they collect children. Through this, the provider intends that staff are equipped with sufficient knowledge to support children with homework, for instance, when they return to the setting. n A key-person system is in place for younger children. The provider explains that in previous practice, this has enhanced how children have settled and interacted with older children. The provider strives to fully support children's well-being and personal development. For example, she knows the importance of encouraging children to complete tasks for themselves. The provider also understands how to

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deliver messages about leading a healthy lifestyle to children. For example, she understands the importance of fostering conversations around nutritious foods and how children limit screen time at home. n The provider is clear on how to support children's behaviour in the setting. She has a strong ethos of kindness and explains how she would help children to play fairly together. If there are any concerns about children's behaviour, the provider understands the importance of working closely with teachers and parents, to implement consistent interventions that support children fully. n The provider knows how to ensure the safety and welfare of children. She implements a robust safeguarding policy that she regularly reviews and makes available to parents. She knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms of different forms of child abuse and knows clearly how to report this. The provider can also explain the circumstances in which she may become concerned that a

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child has been subject to female genital mutilation. The provider ensures all staff that work directly with the children have received first-aid training. n The provider knows the significance of teaching children about how to keep themselves safe. For example, staff know to include discussions about online safely during daily conversations and activities. n Staff regularly complete professional development training. For instance, staff have recently completed a course about managing behaviour. The provider is supporting staff with their learning to enhance their knowledge and skills.

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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 2591981 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10265229 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 65 Number of children on roll 65 Name of registered person Dream Catchers Childcare Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07368222965 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Dream Catchers After School Club Solent registered in 2020. They provide after- school care from Solent Infant school and Solent Junior school in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The setting is open Monday to Friday, 3.30pm until 5.30pm, term time only. There are three members of staff, one of whom holds a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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 spoke to the provider and discussed the suitability of staff working at the premises. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke with the provider about the leadership and management of the setting.

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Inspection activities

10 February 2023 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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10 February 2023 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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