Kidzone

Inspection of Kidzone Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School, Little Wheatley Chase, Rayleigh SS6 9EH

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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 has failed to ensure that staff understand about keeping children safe from harm. This compromises children's welfare. Nevertheless, children enjoy their time in the club. The older children make their way from their classrooms to the club by themselves, and the younger children are collected by a member of staff. The children sit and chat with each other as they wait for their friends to arrive. They then share news about their day with their friends and staff.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Staff plan the session around the times children go home and have a routine in place. This ensures that children have a chance to complete their activities and bring them to a natural close by the time they go home. Staff are sensitive to children's individual needs and spend time supporting children who need a little longer than others to settle when they first start. Children behave well. They listen to instructions and staff make sure they understand the behavioural expectations, offering the occasional reminder of the rules if needed. Children have positive relationships with staff and their friends.

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need to do better?

n Leadership and management are weak, and the provider has not done enough to ensure that all safeguarding requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' are met. As a result, this has an impact on children's well-being. n The children happily take part in the activities on offer and display positive attitudes to their play. When they first arrive, children have the choice of completing a creative activity or their homework. Those who choose to do their homework receive effective support and encouragement from staff. Children also support each other as they do this and offer guidance to each other as needed. n Staff sit with children as they complete activities. They offer the children support and guidance as needed. The children chat to their friends and show each other the pop-out Halloween pictures they have created. They laugh and giggle as they feign being 'scared' of each other's pictures. When sharing their news at

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need to do better?

circle time, they raise their hands if they wish to speak and wait patiently for their turn. They offer comments on each other's news. A staff member starts a game of 'Play your cards right'. The children enjoy joining in and take turns being the game show host. n Parents speak positively about the club. They state their children are keen to attend and settled well when they first started. Parents comment on the friendly and approachable staff. They report that the communication methods at the club are effective, and they are kept up to date as required. n Staff have developed positive partnerships with teachers at the host school.

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need to do better?

10 October 2023 They liaise with the teachers to gather information about the children's time at school and any additional support they may need to provide. Staff work in partnership with the host school to identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Staff report that they are happy in the club and enjoy their roles. They are inducted well when they are first employed and benefit from ongoing support. Staff attend training and meetings regularly. They benefit from one-to-one meetings to discuss performance and identify individual development opportunities. n The provider has implemented the action raised at the last inspection and ensures accurate records of children's attendance are maintained at all times.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider does not fulfil their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children. They have failed to ensure that the safeguarding policy is in line with local safeguarding partner procedures. Staff are not secure in their knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance or county lines. They do not know how to identify signs that a child is at risk of extremism or exploitation. The provider and staff designated to take the lead for safeguarding do not know the procedures to follow to respond to allegations against staff. This compromises children's safety and welfare.

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Due date

implement an effective safeguarding policy in line with the local safeguarding partner procedures 31/10/2023

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Due date

ensure staff designated to take the lead for safeguarding have the knowledge, training and skills to be able to fulfil their role effectively and, in particular, know the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation about a staff member 31/10/2023

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Due date

10 October 2023 ensure that all staff have an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, including signs that may indicate a family is being drawn into extremism or a child who may be at risk of exploitation. 31/10/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2604301 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10279333 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 30 Number of children on roll 56 Name of registered person Lake, Natalie Bridget

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reference number

Telephone number 07415752204 Date of previous inspection 29 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Kidzone registered in 2020. The club opens Monday to Friday during term time. It operates from 3pm to 6pm Monday to Thursday, and from 3pm to 5pm Friday. A breakfast club operates from 7am to 8.30am each weekday. The club employs six members of childcare staff, two of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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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 provider showed the inspector around the club and explained how the play environment is organised. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children.

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Inspection activities

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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