Hop Skip and Jump Playscheme

Inspection of Hop Skip and Jump Playscheme St Peter's Hospital, Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0PZ

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This provision meets requirements

n The experienced manager understands how to promote children's good behaviour in the club. For instance, she explains how staff encourage children to share and take turns with resources. The manager discusses how they support children to regulate their emotions. For example, staff have developed a cosy area for children who might need a quiet space. n The manager and staff have a strong understanding of their responsibility to safeguard children. They complete regular training to ensure that their knowledge is up to date. Staff demonstrate, through discussion, a secure understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, including radical and extreme behaviours. The manager explains how she asks her staff a range of scenario-based questions to check their safeguarding knowledge. n The manager understands the importance of teaching children about good health. For instance, she describes how children are provided with a range of

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healthy snacks and have regular opportunity for fresh air and exercise. This helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. n Staff report that they are very happy and feel valued in their roles. They comment that the manager places great importance on supporting their mental health and well-being. For example, the club has a designated mental health first aider, who supports both children and staff. n The manager discusses the importance of building excellent relationships with parents. She explains how staff find out about children's interests before they begin at the club. For example, they prepare activities based on the children's interests and what they need to learn next. n The manager has a positive attitude to making improvements to the club. She demonstrates, through discussion, how recent improvements to the outdoor area has improved children's engagement when using the outdoors. For example, she describes how children now spend significant amounts of time

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developing their gross motor skills. The manager explains how staff consider children's views, such as when deciding which board games to play.

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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 EY253334 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10305153 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 Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of registered person

Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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reference number

Telephone number 01932 722192 Date of previous inspection 13 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Hop Skip and Jump Holiday Playscheme registered in 2003. It is located in the grounds of St Peters Hospital in Chertsey. The playscheme operates between 8am and 6pm on Monday to Friday during the school holidays. There are three members of staff who work directly with the children. They all hold appropriate 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 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. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting.

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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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