Testlands Holiday Club - Green Lane

Inspection of Testlands Holiday Club - Green Lane Testlands Hub, Green Lane, Southampton SO16 9FQ

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This provision meets requirements

n The leader understands his responsibilities to keep children safe and secure on the premises. Through discussion, he explains how staff would keep children safe when using the indoor and outside spaces. n The leader recognises the importance of building and maintaining effective partnerships with parents. For instance, he would use parental feedback at the end of sessions to plan new holiday club activities and to improve the service for local families. n The leader understands his safeguarding responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. He follows safeguarding procedures and know to refer his concerns to the designated safeguarding lead. Staff are expected to complete regular safeguarding training, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance, to help them understand their role in keeping children safe from radicalisation and extreme views. n The leader explains how he would provide a range of high-quality, inclusive

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activities for all children. The leader works in partnership with the local city council and other agencies to provide holiday activities and food programmes for children in the local area. This would support children's personal development as they would learn about healthy eating and the importance of being physically active. n Through discussion, the leader explains how staff support children's behaviour at this holiday club. For example, staff would talk to children about the expectations of behaviour at the beginning of the day. The leader explains the importance of children being successful in managing their behaviour and having respect for themselves and other people.

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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 2602461 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10263381 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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Total number of places 62 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Testlands Support Project

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reference number

Telephone number 02382026700 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Testlands Holiday Club – Green Lane registered in October 2020 and is in Southampton. It is one of nine holiday clubs run by Testlands Support Project. It is open Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm during holiday only. The manager holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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 leader showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The leader provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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1 March 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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1 March 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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