Pacca Out Of School Project

Inspection of Pacca Out Of School Project London City Mission Christian Centres, Lothian Christian Centre, London SW9 6TS

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This provision does not meet requirements

The provider does not ensure that statutory requirements are met at all times to ensure children's safety and well-being. The provider, who is also the designated safeguarding lead (DSL), is not confident about the procedures to follow should there be an allegation made against a staff member or a concern about a child's welfare. Furthermore, children are being cared for by staff whose suitability checks have not been completed. Consequently, children's safety and well-being cannot be guaranteed.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Overall, children are happy and talk excitedly about what they like about the provision. They have built warm relationships with each other and staff. Children have a good knowledge of their daily routines. However, at times, staff do not allow children to attempt tasks for themselves to help them develop their independence skills further. Staff provide an organised and stimulating environment that helps to keep children engaged and motivated in their play. Children engage in fun activities and choose what they want to play with from various interesting resources that inspire their curiosity. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Staff have clear expectations about children's behaviour and children understand and follow the rules. Children are well behaved and enjoy the time they spend with their friends.

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need to do better?

n The provider fails to ensure that all safeguarding and welfare requirements are met. For example, robust recruitment procedures and vetting checks are not followed to ensure that those working with children are suitable to do so. This compromises children's safety and well-being. n The provider does not ensure that she keeps her safeguarding training up to date. Furthermore, staff have not received any safeguarding training despite working at the provision for many years. Additionally, the provider does not have a secure understanding of how to manage safeguarding and child protection concerns. Consequently, this prevents her from being able to provide safeguarding advice to staff, which puts children at risk. n The provider is aware of the importance of having an appropriate first-aid qualification. However, the provider and staff do not have a paediatric first-aid certificate. Therefore, there are no qualified staff on site to administer first aid

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need to do better?

and respond to medical emergencies. This puts children's safety and well-being at risk. n Children have regular access to fresh air and exercise at a nearby park. This provides children with opportunities to develop their physical skills. However, registers are not consistently updated when staff and children arrive and leave

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need to do better?

10 October 2023 the premises to maintain records accurately. This is a safety concern, particularly in the event of a potential evacuation. n Children are provided with nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks that meet their individual dietary requirements. Children line up to wash their hands before mealtimes. This helps to promote good hygiene routines. However, staff provide too much support for older children during handwashing routines, such as pumping liquid soap onto children's hands. In addition, staff serve meals and drinks to older children, and this restricts children's opportunities to take responsibility for themselves and enhance their independence skills further. n Children are courteous and show good behaviour. Older children show care and concern for younger children and join them in their play. For instance, older children show younger children how to take turns, while playing indoor football.

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need to do better?

They build meaningful relationships. n Staff plan a wide range of activities and resources that promote children's interest and learning. For instance, children engage in activities to celebrate Black History Month. Children design and create flags from around the world and proudly show the inspector their artwork. This contributes to children's understanding of the world around them. n Staff work well with parents. Parents are complimentary about the service they receive and say their children are always eager to attend the provision. They speak positively of the staff and are pleased with how settled their children are there. Parents say that staff routinely help children with homework.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding children's welfare are not effective, due to the weaknesses in leadership and management. The provider, who is the DSL, is unable to demonstrate sufficient understanding of how to implement child protection procedures. The provider is unaware of the correct action to take should an allegation be made against a staff member or a concern about a child's welfare. She lacks the safeguarding knowledge required to fulfil her role and responsibilities as the DSL. The provider does not ensure that all staff who have contact with the children are suitable to work with them. As a result, these weaknesses compromise children's safety and breach statutory requirements.

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Due date

10 October 2023 implement robust recruitment procedures and vetting checks to ensure that those employed to work with children are suitable 13/11/2023

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ensure that the designated safeguarding lead and staff complete relevant safeguarding training and keep their knowledge up to date 13/11/2023

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ensure all staff, including the designated safeguarding lead, have a secure understanding of safeguarding, including knowledge of how to identify and refer potential child protection concerns, and the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation 13/11/2023

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Due date

ensure that there is at least one member of staff who has a current paediatric first-aid certificate on the premises at all times 13/11/2023

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Due date

take action to ensure that all registers are accurately maintained to confirm people present on the premises. 13/11/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492066 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10301184 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 26 Number of children on roll 11 Name of registered person Thompson, Pansy Delores

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reference number

Telephone number 07908506192 Date of previous inspection 19 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Pacca Out Of School Project registered in 2015. It operates from the London City Mission Christian Centre in Vauxhall, in the London Borough of Lambeth. It opens Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 7.30am until 8.45am and 3.30pm until 6.30pm. It operates from 7.30am until 6.30pm during the holidays, except for bank holidays. A team of three staff works with the children.

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Inspection activities

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 provider showed the inspector the premises, including the outside space used by children. She explained to the inspector the activities and resources offered to children. n The inspector spoke to staff, children and parents throughout the inspection. She took their views into account. n The inspector observed children while engaged in activities. She observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider and looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working at the provision.

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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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