After School Club Womens Hall

Inspection of After School Club Womens Hall High Street, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 9QT

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This provision meets requirements

n The club leader and manager understand how to provide suitable activities and experiences. This includes for the differing age groups of children that attend the setting and reflects the after-school nature of the provision. n There are clear procedures in place to gain necessary information from parents. For example, they understand how to seek information about children's care needs and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This enables them to plan for children's individual needs and to seek support if needed. n Staff understand how to risk assess the environment and the walk to and from school. The club leader recognises the importance of re-visiting the rules for safety with children to promote their understanding. n The manager showed a clear knowledge of child protection, including the process for making referrals. She understands how to support staff to review and update their awareness of safeguarding, including of differing cultural

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This provision meets requirements

practices. n The manager and staff recognise how to support children to manage their behaviour. They understand how to enhance children's understanding of their own safety and that of others during their chosen play experiences. n The manager knows how to follow safer recruitment procedures to make sure that staff are and remain suitable in their roles. She provides regular training opportunities to develop staff's skills and professionalism.

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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 EY446385 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10318852 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 20 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Wakoos Centre4Children Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01403 786800 Date of previous inspection 9 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

After School Club Womens Hall registered in 2012 and is located in Billingshurst, West Sussex. Sessions run from 7.30am to 9am and then 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Thursday during term time only. The setting also runs a holiday club during the summer, which operates from 8am to 6pm. There are six members of staff, two of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications.

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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 Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the club leader. n The inspector spoke with the manager about the leadership and management of the setting. n The manager discussed their knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessments and children's needs with the inspector.

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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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