Potter St Hill Asc

Inspection of Potter St Hill Asc St. John's School, Potter Street Hill, Northwood, Hillingdon HA6 3QY

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Not met (enforcement)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

The provider does not demonstrate a clear understanding of their responsibility to comply and work in accordance with registration requirements. This has resulted in several breaches to the early years foundation stage (EYFS) requirements. These breaches relate to safeguarding reporting procedures, thoroughly checking suitability of staff and monitoring their understanding of their roles and responsibilities. The provider has also not ensured, as part of the provision's process of registration of children, to deploy the key-person system effectively and gather the required details. This compromises children's welfare.

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This provision does not meet requirements

The provider does not have effective arrangements for parents and children to build and form links with adults caring for them. This compromises children's emotional well-being. New children to the provision, from the early years age range, arrive at an environment with which they are unfamiliar. This is in addition to children not knowing or meeting beforehand the staff who will be caring for them. Although staff comfort and are attentive to these children, they nevertheless arrive upset and remain unsettled during the session.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Staff engage with children in their chosen play and hold two-way conversations. Children who are familiar with the setting speak enthusiastically about their day. They independently self-select their choice of play from a wide range of activities and resources. Children understand the rules and boundaries of the setting and follow instructions well.

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need to do better?

n The provider continues not to reflect on her provision to ensure that she is working in accordance with the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Induction and supervision systems are weak. The provider does not monitor or follow up to ensure that staff understand the provision's policies and procedures. For example, staff complete online safeguarding training. However, the provider does not check to establish if there are any gaps in their knowledge or practice. This does not promote children's welfare and well-being. n Overall, parents report that they are happy with the provision. They say their children are happy to attend and that some of the older children have gotten to know staff. Parents whose children are new to the setting report that neither they nor their children have had the opportunity to meet with staff prior to their children's first session. n The provider does not, as part of registering children into the provision, obtain

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need to do better?

all details required, such as addresses of parents. This is a requirement of the EYFS.

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need to do better?

12 September 2023 n Staff practise good hygiene by ensuring that tables used for eating and activities are disinfected before use. They encourage children to practise good hand hygiene as part of their routines. Staff supervise and support children using the toilet and ensure that they wash their hands before they sit down to eat. This contributes to the prevention of cross-contamination. n Staff supervise children appropriately when they sit down for snack time. Children tuck happily into freshly prepared, healthy and nutritious snacks, consisting of fruit, vegetables and sandwiches. This contributes to children's healthy choices. Older children enjoy social interactions with their friends as they sit and chat about common interests. n The provider plans an interesting, well-organised and resourced, and child friendly environment, where children come to wind down from their school day and access an array of interesting activities and games of their choice. Older

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need to do better?

children enjoy board games. They show that they understand the rules and play cooperatively with each other and staff. n Staff encourage the newer children and involve established and older children to help navigate and support younger children through the session. Children play cooperatively together and are very well behaved. Staff adopt a nurturing approach and make provision for children to nap if needed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider and staff have a secure awareness of child protection matters. However, they are not secure in their understanding of the appropriate reporting procedures to follow should an allegation be made against a staff member. Vetting and recruitment procedures are not robust enough to ensure staff's suitability to work with children. Although the provider conducts identity checks and ensures that all staff have Disclosure and Barring Service checks in place, she does not check all staff's employment gaps or history. This compromises children's welfare. Nevertheless, the provider ensures that the environment children access is safe and suitable for children to play in.

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Due date

12 September 2023 ensure that all staff, including the designated safeguarding lead, gain knowledge about the appropriate safeguarding reporting procedures to follow 29/09/2023

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Due date

ensure that vetting procedures are fully completed and include staff employment history and any gaps to make sure they are suitable 29/09/2023

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Due date

implement effective induction and supervision to support staff to fully understand the policies and procedures of the provision and identify training to support gaps in their knowledge and practice 29/09/2023

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Due date

improve the key-person system to help children and parents become familiar with the setting and also adults who will be looking after the children 29/09/2023

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Due date

ensure that the records maintained for each child include the address of each parent. 29/09/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562913 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10258347 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 66 Number of children on roll 66 Name of registered person Potter St Hill ASC Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07961356876 Date of previous inspection 14 September 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Potter St Hill Asc registered in 2018. It is located at St John's Independent School, Northwood, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The club opens from 7.30am to 9am for breakfast club, and from 3pm to 6pm for after-school club, during term time only. There are four members of staff, including the provider, who is qualified as an early years teacher. The remaining three staff are unqualified.

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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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The provider showed the inspector relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision. n The inspector observed interactions between children and staff. n Parents spoke to the inspector about their views of the provision.

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Inspection activities

12 September 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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Inspection activities

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