YMCA London City and North

Inspection of YMCA London City and North St Aidan's School, Stapleton Hall Road, London N4 4RR

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This provision meets requirements

Leaders operate a well-organised club. Staff greet children with smiles and laugh and interact well with them throughout the session. Staff have high expectations of the children and create a relaxed environment with a range of areas for children to unwind, play and engage in physical exercise. Children access a well-resourced play environment. Children are busy at play, as they quickly engage in board games with their friends, such as 'Guess Who?', while other children become deeply involved in their pretend play as they feed and care for the dolls.

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This provision meets requirements

Children's behaviour is good. During play, staff engage with children to help them build relationships with each other and understand how to take turns and share. Children are kind and share well. They take turns rolling the dice, supported by staff, and decide as a group who will go first. Staff provide children with many opportunities to voice their views and opinions. For instance, children decorate and display 'All About Me' cards. They practise writing their names, date of birth, favourite films, and draw a self-portrait. This enables them to feel valued and included in making decisions.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy their time at the club. Staff play and interact with children in a positive way. They encourage children to keep trying when tasks are difficult. For example, staff skilfully stand back during a game of snakes and ladders, to encourage children to count independently and develop their early addition skills. n Staff plan a curriculum that introduces different themes, festivals, and celebrations for the wider world. They incorporate children's interests and are mindful to include and complement the seven areas of learning into their planning for the younger children. This helps staff to offer suitably challenging activities. n Staff promote children's hygiene practices well. Children understand the importance of washing their hands. For instance, they wash them before eating and before handling food during activities and after going to the toilet. Children have ample opportunities to become active outdoors.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from a range of healthy and nutritious foods at mealtimes. For example, children enjoy making their own wraps, sprinkling cheese, chicken pieces, cucumber, and peppers. Children learn about healthy eating and are encouraged to try new foods, such as hummus and olives. They know to regularly drink water to keep them hydrated. In the main, they develop suitable levels of independence. However, occasionally, during activities, staff complete tasks for children that they are capable of doing themselves.

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need to do better?

22 February 2023 n Staff exchange information with teachers at school to support children's well- being. This includes finding out how children have been throughout the day. Staff pass on these messages to parents and communicate generally well. n The centre manager has appointed a capable manager and well-qualified staff. He is committed and passionate and wants to develop the staff's skills and knowledge. The centre manager supports staff to access a range of training opportunities. He gives staff feedback on their performance and holds regular staff meetings. Staff discuss any challenges that they encounter and make changes. This helps them to strive for continual progress and make the changes to drive improvement in the setting. n Behaviour is managed very well as staff have high expectations for children. Staff model positive behaviours and help children to develop a sense of right and wrong. This is reflected in children's positive attitudes and behaviours.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have robust recruitment and induction procedures in place. They carry out robust checks on staff to ensure that they are suitable for their roles. Leaders reflect on the provision and have a good awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of the club. Staff consult with parents and value their views and suggestions for improvement. Parents are complimentary about the care that club staff provide for their children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff know the local authority reporting procedures to use if they are concerned about a child's welfare. They can explain a wide variety of indicators that a child may be at risk of harm. They have arrangements to keep children safe around technology, including not using mobile phones at the setting. The manager completes regular quizzes with safeguarding questions to help the team keep its knowledge up to date. The team completes checks every day to ensure the environment indoors and outdoors is safe for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2598755 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10262864 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 20 Number of children on roll 118 Name of registered person YMCA London City And North

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reference number

Telephone number 02083406088 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

YMCA London City And North registered in 2020. The setting is in the Stroud Green/Crouch End area, situated within the London Borough of Haringey. The setting collects children from St Aidan's Primary School. The club employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold an appropriate level 3 qualification and one holds level 2. The club opens Monday to Friday from 3.15pm to 6.15pm term time only.

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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 centre manager and club manager gave the inspector a tour of the club and explained what activities are on offer for children. n A joint observation was conducted by the inspector and the manager to assess how well the manager monitors the quality of teaching. n The inspector observed and spoke with staff, children and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including evidence of staff suitability. n The inspector spoke with the centre manager and manager in a long discussion.

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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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22 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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