Ichthus Out of School Club

Inspection of Ichthus Out of School Club Bedford House Community Association, 4 Westbury Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5NW

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This provision meets requirements

Children demonstrate they feel happy and safe at this friendly, fun club. They arrive full of energy after their walk from school. Each day staff set up the environment, providing a good range of toys and resources. Children are eager to engage in games, imaginative play and creative activities. They have many opportunities to be outside. Children are highly active as they play chase games or football. They play cooperatively, sharing toys and resources well. Children's behaviour is good.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy taking part in craft activities. They patiently use small beads to make patterns. Children talk about their designs and are careful when making symmetrical patterns. At other times children draw detailed pictures and carefully fold the paper to make their monster pictures open and close their mouths. Staff join in activities alongside children. They interact very warmly as they discuss what they are doing and talk about their day.

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n Staff work hard to keep children safe. They carry out robust risk assessments to ensure that the premises are safe and secure. Recent reviews of risk assessments led to changes in the route that children and staff walk from school. This results in children being kept away from busy roads. Staff are aware of their roles and deploy themselves effectively. This helps to make sure all children are supported and supervised at all times. n Children have many opportunities to make independent choices, such as where and what they would like to play. Staff give children a choice of the food they want for snack. This results in children relishing the meal they have chosen along with fresh fruit. Staff provide children with many opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. These activities have a positive effect on children's health and well-being. n Children and staff enjoy being together. Staff spend time listening to children's

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ideas, offer them advice and praise their efforts, such as when building with blocks. Staff model good manners throughout the day, and children regularly use 'please' and 'thank you' towards staff and each other. Children follow instructions well and understand what is expected of them. n Parents talk positively about the club. They say their children enjoy the activities staff provide. Parents feel their children are happy and that the staff care for them well. n Children of all ages play together well. As they engage in imaginative play, they gather together different resources and consider how they can be used. Floor mats become walls for buildings and tents become houses. Children discuss and

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28 June 2023 negotiate their roles in the games they make up. This results in amicable, purposeful play. n The provider and staff team regularly evaluate the effectiveness of their practice. They make plans for the ongoing development and improvement of the club. Recent changes to using more electronic procedures has made the registration system more robust. Following discussion with children, staff and parents, more formal planning for creative activities is being introduced. n The provider has robust recruitment procedures in place. This ensures all staff are suitable to work with children. They receive good support and training to build on their knowledge and skills. Staff talk positively about their roles and are happy working at the club. The provider holds some informal conversations with the staff to support their ongoing development. However, there is scope to develop this area of practice further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider and staff have a secure understanding of the correct procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child. Staff understand their role in child protection and safeguarding. They confidently describe the signs and symptoms of abuse and know who the designated lead officers for safeguarding are. Safeguarding policies and procedures are well understood. As a result, staff are confident in what they must do should they have any concerns about children's well-being or the conduct of their colleagues. The provider leads new staff through an induction; this includes safeguarding and child supervision responsibilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2636004 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10285498 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 35 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Ichthus Enterprises Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07946 322 835 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Ichthus Out of School Club registered in 2021. The club employs three members of staff, including the manager who holds a level 3 qualification. The club open through school term times from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the holiday club has 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 setting. n The inspector completed a tour of the club with the provider and discussed how staff meet children's welfare needs. n The inspector held discussions with staff, children and parents to assess their views. n A meeting was held with the provider. The inspector reviewed staff's suitability checks and a sample of policies and procedures was looked at. This included documents relating to safeguarding and complaints.

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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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