Badgerbrook Afterschool Club

Inspection of Badgerbrook Afterschool Club Badgerbrook Primary School, Badger Drive, Whetstone, Leicester, Leicestershire LE8 6ZW

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Not met (enforcement)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children's safety is not fully assured. The provider, who is also the manager, does not take appropriate steps to ensure that the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' is met at all times. The arrangements in place to ensure the safe and efficient running of the club in her absence are not effective. Staff, including the deputy, are not provided with the support and coaching they need to ensure they have a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures and their responsibilities within the club. Those left in charge are not able to provide evidence of the required vetting processes.

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This provision does not meet requirements

However, despite these concerns, children are happy and settled at the club. They are welcomed by staff as they arrive. Children demonstrate strong relationships as they engage in lively chat with their friends. Children are familiar with the routines. For example, they know where to place their belongings and to use hand sanitiser before sitting at the table ready for a snack. Staff say that children are able to choose what they would like to play with. However, indoors, most of the equipment and resources are stored in cupboards and are not readily accessible to children. Instead, children initiate their own games, which at times results in play that is overly loud and boisterous. Nevertheless, they respond quickly to staff's request to calm down and relish the opportunity to play outside when they are given permission to do so.

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need to do better?

n The provider does not take effective action to ensure that there is a named deputy who is capable to manage the club when she is not there. In addition, she has not considered carefully enough staff's knowledge and experience when delegating tasks or how many staff are needed to ensure they are able to meet children's needs. This results in a chaotic and disorganised environment and a lack of leadership. Key information that is required to confirm the suitability of those working at the club is not available. n The provider has not taken effective action to make the necessary improvements following the last inspection. Gaps in staff's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures remain. Staff know they have responsibilities to keep children safe and have completed some online safeguarding courses. However, the provider has not trained staff to ensure they have a secure understanding of up-to-date child protection and safeguarding

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need to do better?

policies and procedures. This means staff are not confident in what steps they would need to take should they have a concern about a child's welfare. n Staff are generally well established, and they speak warmly about the club and the children in their care. However, effective supervision arrangements are not

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need to do better?

22 May 2023 in place. The provider and staff do not pay enough regard to their professional development. They do not take steps to help them to improve their knowledge and skills to make and maintain improvements. n Parents comment positively about the club. They state that their children are very happy to attend and 'complain' if they are collected too early. Staff feedback any relevant information to parents on collection to ensure they are kept appropriately informed. n Staff interact warmly with children and develop positive relationships with them. They state that children can help themselves to games and resources. However, staff make minimal effort in preparing any activities that children may be interested in. As a result, children are typically left to their own devices, with staff adopting a more supervisory role. n Staff ensure that children are provided with something to eat and drink when

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they arrive at the club. Staff are aware of children's individual dietary needs and make sure that these are reflected in the food that is offered. Children sit at tables, chatting with their friends, eating biscuits and, if they choose, helping themselves to fruit from the fruit bowl. n Children benefit from the opportunity to be physically active when they spend time outside in the fresh air. Children of different ages play well together. Some children choose to play with sand. They spontaneously take it in turns and share the available equipment. Others choose to play football, use bats and balls or play chase games.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider has not ensured that staff have a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. Staff are not confident in what action they should take if they have a concern about a child or in the event of an allegation against another member of staff. Established procedures are in place for the safe arrival and collection of children. However, staff are not clear about what to do should a child not arrive or arrives with an existing injury. The provider is working with the school to ensure that the outdoor area is secure before children play outside so that children cannot leave unsupervised.

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Due date

22 May 2023 train staff to understand the safeguarding policy and procedures and ensure that they have an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues, including where to report concerns and how to manage allegations 16/06/2023

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Due date

ensure that there is a named deputy who is capable and qualified to take charge in the manager's absence 16/06/2023

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Due date

ensure that there are sufficient staff with the required qualifications and/or knowledge and skills to ensure the safety and welfare of children 16/06/2023

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Due date

ensure all information about vetting processes that have been completed are maintained and accessible, including specific details about the criminal records check 16/06/2023

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Due date

implement procedures for the effective supervision, coaching and support for staff to ensure that they are confident and able to fulfil their roles and to promote the interests of children. 16/06/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2548217 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10258235 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 38 Number of children on roll 85 Name of registered person Buck, Rosemary

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reference number

Telephone number 07305048051 Date of previous inspection 25 May 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Badgerbook Afterschool Club registered in 2019 and is based in Badgerbrook Primary School, Whetstone, Leicestershire. The club employs seven members of staff. Of these, five hold appropriate qualifications at level 3. The club opens from 7.30am to 8.55am and 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.

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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 spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to the provider, who is also the manager, by telephone. n Parents and carers shared their views of the club with the inspector. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the security arrangements in place. n The inspector viewed the documentation that was made available at the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

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