Bellfield

Inspection of Bellfield Bellfield House, Red Kite Way, Downley, High Wycombe HP13 5SF

p.1

This provision meets requirements

n The manager and team leader discuss how the staff will offer a wide range of resources and plan exciting activities based on children's interests. They will complement the early years foundation stage for younger children who attend the club to support their ongoing learning and development. n The manager and team leader describe the resources and activities they will provide for children at the club. For example, there will be games, toys and a large selection of books, which children choose from independently. Children have access to a large, well-equipped indoor space and an exciting outside area. Leaders understand how play has a positive effect on children's overall development. They plan to provide a wide variety of activities that will suit all ages and stages of development of children, indoors and outdoors. n Through discussion, the manager and team leader demonstrate a good knowledge of how to keep children safe and how to identify a child who could be

p.2

This provision meets requirements

at risk of harm. They know the appropriate action to take if they have concerns about children's welfare or the behaviour of an adult. The manager and team leader understands safeguarding, aspects of safeguarding such as fundamental British values and the 'Prevent' duty. n The manager and team leader describe how they plan activities based around children's interests. Through discussion, they demonstrate how they will ensure resources are accessible to allow children to lead their own play. n The manager and team leader show a solid understanding of the importance of keeping staff's knowledge and skills up to date. They explain how the organisation regularly evaluates staff's practice and identifies potential areas for professional development. n The manager and team leader recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend. This helps to provide continuity of care.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

n Planned support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is superb. The manager describes how they will support children with (SEND). She knows the importance of sharing information with parents, schools and external agencies to meet children's needs. Staff focus on children's individual needs to decide what is the best way to support them.

p.2

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.

p.2

Setting details

Unique reference number EY494107 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10308522 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.3

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

p.3

inspection

Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 443 Name of registered person Action for Children

p.3

reference number

Telephone number 01296 438230 Date of previous inspection 17 March 2018

p.3

Information about this early years setting

Bellfield registered in 2015. It operates from a centre in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. It offers care from 9.30am until 12.30pm and 1.30pm until 4.30pm on Saturdays only. There are three staff working directly with the children, one of whom holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 4 and one of whom holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

p.3

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 inspector viewed documentation, such as information relating to the vetting of staff, risk assessments and accident records. n Discussions between the team leader, the manager and inspector explored topics, such as safeguarding, inclusion and partnerships with parents. n The inspector discussed with the team leader and the manager how they plan to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and promote children's progress. n The team leader took the inspector on a tour of the premises used by the club and explained how each area would be used.

p.4

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.

p.4

Inspection activities

8 December 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.5

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.5