Waltham Cross Scheme

Inspection of Waltham Cross Scheme Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School, Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross EN8 8LU

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n Leaders understand the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals. They discuss how they share information about children's interests and specific needs and the activities they enjoy during their time at the club. Leaders explain how staff share information with other settings that children attend. They explain how this helps staff meet the specific needs of all children who attend. n Leaders explain how they enable children to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. They discuss how children are given a choice of healthy snacks while at the club. Children have access to a safe garden area, where they have plenty of opportunity for physical activity. Leaders have robust processes in place around essential hygiene procedures. They explain how these not only support children's safety, but also promote their independence. n Leaders discuss how staff support children's well-being. They explain how one-

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to-one staff have a deep knowledge of children's individual needs. Staff engage well with families and other settings to gather a deep understanding of how to provide reassurance and support for individual children. n Leaders have highly effective strategies in place to support children's behaviour. They explain how they liaise with parents and schools to develop consistent strategies to support children's understanding of appropriate behaviour. n The provider discusses the effective recruitment processes that are in place and how they support children's safety and well-being. She explains the robust induction procedures staff follow, and understands how this supports them to provide high-quality, focused care to all children. n The provider has robust processes in place to support staff practice. The manager conducts regular appraisals and supervisions to identify areas of development. This ensures staff are well equipped to meet the individual needs

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of all children who attend. Staff have access to a quiet area to relax in during their breaks. Leaders understand that this is essential in supporting staff well- being. n Leaders demonstrate extensive safeguarding knowledge. They confidently discuss the signs and symptoms which could indicate that a child is at risk from harm. They explain the correct process to follow when reporting safeguarding concerns to the appropriate authority. Staff regularly complete safeguarding and first-aid training to support their knowledge of keeping children safe. The manager ensures risk assessments are completed prior to each session. This ensures the environment is safe for all children who attend.

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27 January 2024 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 2651757 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10305366 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 Sessional day care

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Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 23

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Name of registered person

Children's Integrated Playschemes Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01920 444238 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Waltham Cross Scheme registered in 2021. It operates from Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. It is one of eight settings run by a voluntary committee of trustees. The club operates on Saturday afternoons from 2pm to 4.30pm. There are 12 members of staff, 3 of whom have appropriate level 3 qualifications, including one with a relevant level 6 qualification. The club specialises in caring for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and their siblings.

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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 all areas of the premises that children have access to. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all staff. n The inspector discussed with leaders how they intend to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of children.

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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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27 January 2024 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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