PEAK Pioneers

Inspection of PEAK Pioneers Riverside Primary Academy, Colliery Road, Gateshead NE11 9DX

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n Children show that they feel safe and secure. For instance, children rush to greet staff in the main hall after school and tell them all about their day. This includes their achievements at sports day and how they passed a school test. Staff congratulate children, smiling warmly and offering high levels of praise. Other children join in and clap their hands in recognition for their friend. This helps to promote children's self-esteem and shows the strong relationships children establish at the setting. n Staff are excellent role models. They offer support and encouragement for all children. They ensure children are heard and contribute their ideas and suggestions. Children are actively involved in decision-making and contribute to creating the rules of the club. They participate in activities on offer with an eagerness and enjoyment. n There is a strong focus on promoting children's physical well-being at this

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setting. For instance, large-group dance sessions, where children move their body in different ways to various types of music. Children follow high standards of hygiene practices and choose from a range of healthy snacks. This helps to promote their independence and helps children to understand how to lead a healthy lifestyle. n Managers implement robust recruitment procedures. They ensure those working with children are suitable. Managers promote staff well-being and offer regular supervision sessions. Staff attend regular training to help them to develop their skills and knowledge. Managers evaluate their setting well. They quickly identify and address any emerging weaknesses in practice. n Parents comment that they are happy with the setting. They state that staff are friendly and approachable. Parents comment that their children are very happy at the club and talk to them about what they have been doing. Parents receive

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regular feedback and information about activities at the setting. n Risk assessments are regularly carried out. Staff encourage children to join in and think about any hazards in the environment. Managers and staff promote children's safety and well-being at all times. There are highly detailed policies in place. This includes the steps to follow in the event of a concern about the welfare of a child. The safeguarding procedures also include the steps to follow in the event of an allegation against staff and the safe use of mobile phones at the setting. n Children demonstrate remarkable social skills. They laugh with each other as they play ball games. For instance, they stand together in large groups, throwing and catching a ball quickly to see who is the first to drop it. They participate in exciting activities, including archery sessions and craft activities. They proudly show off paper animals they have created during origami sessions. Children talk

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to visitors about their experience at the club. This includes, 'It is a lovely club. I have never been happier.'

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17 July 2023 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 2690289 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10299769 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 0 Name of registered person Physical Education & Active Kids Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0191 460 1918 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

PEAK Pioneers registered in 2022 and is located in Dunston, Gateshead. The club employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds a qualification at level 3 and one at level 5 and two with qualified teacher status. The club opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 3pm until 6pm.

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n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n The nominated individual showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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