Cheviots Childrens Disability Service

Inspection of Cheviots Childrens Disability Service Cheviots Childrens Disability Service, 31 Cheviot Close, ENFIELD, Middlesex EN1 3UZ

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders understand their role to implement the safeguarding and welfare requirements. They discuss how staff will recognise and report any allegations of abuse, as well as wider safeguarding issues. Senior leaders explain how staff will provide a safe and secure environment for children. n The manager explains how staff know what they want children to learn. She describes how staff will take account of children's interests and provide a wide range of resources. She discusses how staff consider the individual needs of children, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), when planning activities and adapt each activity effectively. She discusses how staff will assess children's progress and use this information to identify their current stage of development and plan for their next steps in learning. n The manager knows how to support staff to promote positive behaviour. This

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includes helping children to manage their own feelings and to be considerate towards others. n The manager discusses how staff will discuss the importance of bringing in healthy snacks and encourage children to wash their hands before they eat. She explains the benefits of children understanding the effects of exercise on their bodies. n The manager explains how staff will establish close relationships with parents from the start. She discusses the importance of sharing updates with parents about their children's experiences, such as through their daily discussions. n The manager understands the importance of making links with other partnerships and local schools to promote continuity of care. She discussess how staff provide expert support to children with SEND. She is aware that staff will take appropriate action when they have concerns about children's development. She explains staff liaise with other professionals from health, so that children can

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get the help they need. For instance, they may implement suggestions from speech and language therapists into their routines. n Senior leaders explain they have a recruitment, induction, and supervision process to ensure staff are suitable to work with children. They understand the importance of holding regular meetings and providing targeted coaching and effective support to the staff team.

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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 EY342464 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10316923 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 14 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person London Borough of Enfield

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reference number

Telephone number 0208 3634047 Date of previous inspection 14 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Cheviots Childrens Disability Service registered in 2006. The early years group is open on Mondays only, from 9.30am to 12.30pm for 37 weeks of the year. The after-school setting is open Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm during term time. The weekend group is open on Saturday and Sunday from 9.30am to 3.30pm during term time. The holiday provision operates during the holidays and is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 3pm. The early years group employs eight members of staff, who hold relevant childcare qualifications from level 2 to level 6.

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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 manager showed the inspector around the provision and explained how she organises the space and what activities are on offer for children. n The senior leadership team discussed how the setting promotes children's welfare, learning and development and had a safeguarding discussion with the inspector. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including those relating to staff suitability, the staff's paediatric first-aid certificates, and public liability insurance documents.

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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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