Asylum Childcare Project Creche

Inspection of Asylum Childcare Project Creche 40 Wellesley Road, Croydon CR9 2BY

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager understands that staff will set up activities with a focus on the prime areas of learning. For example, she discusses they will provide a selection of books to help develop early language skills. The manager describes how staff will use action rhymes and dance to support children's gross motor skill development. n The manager explains how staff gather information from parents. She describes how staff use this information to ensure that children's care preferences are shared with the team, to help settle the children quickly. n The manager recognises that children can struggle when dropped off with no transition period. The manager provides examples of how staff support children with their emotions and behaviour during the session. They name emotions and talk about feelings. n The manager discusses the importance of providing healthy fruit snacks and water and discussing the importance of healthy eating and encouraging children

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to make healthy choices, through reading books and role play. n The manager describes how she supports staff with their well-being and professional development. She discusses that group supervisions take place where staff reflect on the week and plan for the children who attend each session. n The manager understands the importance of training the staff team to stay updated in safeguarding training and describes the signs of abuse and how staff identify children who may be a risk. She explains how staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities to report and record any concerns. n The manager discusses the recruitment processes and ongoing suitability checks are regular to ensure that staff working with children are suitable.

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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 2647717 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10301200 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Name of registered person Pre-School Learning Alliance

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reference number

Telephone number 07814968444 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Asylum Childcare Project Creche registered in 2021. It operates from the Home Office in the London borough of Croydon. The setting is open on Thursday only, from 9am to 5pm, throughout the year. There are four staff who hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3.

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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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager and the inspector discussed how the practitioner organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum for the prime areas of learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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14 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.

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