Good Shepherd After School Club at Yewtree Primary School

Inspection of Good Shepherd After School Club at Yewtree Primary School Yewtree Primary School, Fletcher Way, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5QR

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider understands that the curriculum needs to have suitable breadth, depth and relevance to meet the statutory requirements and the needs and interests of the children. She has a range of resources to suits the variety of ages of children that may attend the club. The provider plans to use tools to monitor and assess younger children across each area of learning and plan next steps to support children to build on their learning and development. A key- worker system will be in place for all children to ensure that their needs are met. n The provider has a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has robust knowledge of the potential signs and indicators of abuse and/or neglect. There are clear systems in place should the provider or a member of staff need to report a concern about the welfare of a child. The provider ensures that all staff keep their knowledge up to date with regular training. Risk assessments

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will be carried out to ensure that hazards are minimised. Staff will use walkie talkies to communicate and deploy staff effectively to ensure that children are well supervised. n The provider understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and teachers. She intends to share important information with parents about their children. A two-way flow of communication has been developed with teachers at the school in readiness to share topics from their curriculum and mirror this at the club. This will support and help to build on children's knowledge and experiences. n The provider understands how to foster an inclusive environment for the staff and children. She intends to support children to celebrate and recognise different cultures through their menu, resources and books. The provider ensures that she employs staff from a wide range of backgrounds to fully promote diversity in the setting.

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider has clear ideas of how to ensure that children's voices are listened to. Children will be consulted regularly on their ideas for new resources and activities. The provider understands how to promote positive behaviour. The use of golden rules, promoting turn-taking and familiar routines will help children to understand what is expected of them and help them feel safe and secure. n The provider has detailed policies and procedures in place, which will be shared with parents. Staff will be supported effectively with supervision and have access a wide range of training opportunities to ensure that their skills remain at a consistently high level and they have a positive impact on children.

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This provision meets requirements

13 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 2636695 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10289105 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 18 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Good Shepherd After School Club Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01442 424920 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Good Shepherd After School Club at Yewtree Primary School registered in 2021 and operates in Hemel Hempstead, from Yewtree Primary School. Sessions are from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the club received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that the after-school club operates from. n The provider and inspector discussed how they would meet the needs and interests of the children. n The provider and inspector held discussions regarding safeguarding children. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, such as qualifications, evidence of suitability of staff and insurance documents.

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Inspection activities

13 July 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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13 July 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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