Paulsgrove Playscheme

Inspection of Paulsgrove Playscheme Paulsgrove Community Centre, Marsden Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO6 4JB

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider offers fully funded, inclusive holiday care for eligible children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She works closely with other professionals and parents, to support children in their current stage of learning. For example, she works closely with schools to fully understand children's needs and support any necessary behaviour interventions that are in place. Furthermore, the provider explains how she visits each family at home to assess and discuss each child's individual needs before they attend the playscheme. n The provider explains her understanding of supporting children's well-being. She clearly describes the importance of organising experiences that widen children's knowledge. The provider uses group activities to build on children's social communication skills and broaden their vocabulary. For example, during mealtimes, children sit in small groups and have meaningful discussions.

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider knows how to support children's independence. She discusses the importance of providing children with opportunities to learn how to carry out routines and personal risk assessments for themselves. n The provider has a robust recruitment procedure. She understands how to ensure staff are and remain suitable to work with children. The provider ensures all staff complete regular training to build on their knowledge and skills. n The provider is passionate about providing an environment that enhances children's understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. She describes how she has previously introduced a 'fruit and veg buffet' initiative, to encourage children to try new foods. The provider also explains how she intends for staff to encourage children to enjoy the outdoor environment and support them to understand the importance of keeping active. n The provider has a robust safeguarding policy in place. She can clearly explain

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This provision meets requirements

the procedures staff must follow should they be concerned about the suitability of an adult working with children. The provider ensures that all staff have a secure knowledge of how to identify any signs of abuse, for example female genital mutilation. Staff complete rigorous risk assessments for their trips out, to ensure outings remain suitable and fully accessible to all children.

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This provision meets requirements

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 2650759 Local authority Portsmouth Inspection number 10301656 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 Sessional day care

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Total number of places 13 Number of children on roll 23 Name of registered person Enableability

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reference number

Telephone number 07876464507 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Paulsgrove Playscheme registered in 2021 and is located in Paulsgrove, Portsmouth. Staff provide care for children during the school holidays from 10am to 3pm, specifically for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The provider employs 12 staff, two of whom are qualified to level 6.

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n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The provider showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n The provider spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning.

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24 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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24 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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