Junior Adventures Group @ St Joseph's

Inspection of Pioneer Childcare - St Joseph's St. Josephs Rc Primary School, Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath, Sussex RH16 3PQ

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Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

Children are collected from their classroom, or they make their own way to the club. They arrive happily and eagerly engage with each other. Older children play well with younger children. For example, they help them to remember the rules of the card games they play and when it is their turn next. Children freely choose the activities they wish to play with, or if they want to read quietly.

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This provision meets requirements

Children have access to the school playground where they play a variety of games with each other. For example, some children play ball games together while others climb on the climbing equipment. Some children make up their own games such as hide and seek. Children are reminded how to climb safely and encourage each other to be safe.

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This provision meets requirements

Children confidently talk to others and share their news. They group together at the start of the session to talk about things they have done at the weekend. They listen to each other and share similar experiences. For example, children recognise when they have visited the same places, such as museums in London. They talk about their visits and identify similarities.

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need to do better?

n The provider has made sure that all actions have been addressed since the last inspection. She has reviewed the risk assessments and made any necessary changes to ensure children's safety. The provider continues to evaluate the procedure for pick up time and makes changes where needed to ensure the risk assessments are robust. n The manager is new to her role. She understands the responsibilities of the role and feels she is well supported. Staff have regular supervisions, where they can discuss any concerns they may have. They talk about activities they plan to do to meet children's needs. Staff can request any training they wish to do. As a result, staff feel supported and know what is expected of them. n Children are supported to understand about making healthy food choices. They enjoy a freshly prepared tea while at the club. They choose from sandwiches, fruit and vegetable sticks. Children sit together and are reminded to use good

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manners. They independently tidy their plates away when they have finished. n Children can make suggestions about what activities they want to do at the club. For example, children suggested they wanted to make musical instruments. Staff arrange the craft area to support this. Children choose how they wish to make their instruments using a variety of materials. Staff organise activities to promote children's creativity. n Children behave well. They are reminded of the club rules and what is expected

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18 April 2023 of them when they are there. For example, they are reminded that they can throw balls outside but not inside. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They are given a timetable of the activities their children will be doing when they start at the club. Parents feel able to share any concerns or suggestions they may have with staff. n Children's social and emotional development is supported well. Staff know about the children they look after and if they need any additional support. For example, some children who feel a little anxious are allowed to have comforters. Children freely talk about their emotions. For example, they talk about how the 'Colour Monster' helps them to understand how they feel. As a result, children are settled and happy at the club.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider is one of the designated leads for safeguarding. She understands her role to ensure children are safe and how to refer concerns to the local safeguarding partners. Staff understand how to identify signs of abuse and how to report these. They have attended recent safeguarding training, including 'Prevent' duty training. Staff understand the whistle-blowing policy. The provider knows how to report allegations against staff and knows what needs to be notified to Ofsted.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561505 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10258256 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 626 Name of registered person Pioneer Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01444 411388 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Pioneer Childcare - St Joseph's registered in 2018. It operates from St. Josephs Primary School in Haywards Heath, Sussex. The setting provides before- and after- school care from 7am to 8.30am and from 3pm to 6.30pm from Monday to Friday in school term times. The club employs two members of staff who hold an appropriate level 2 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector sampled documentation.

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Inspection activities

18 April 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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18 April 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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