Holiplay Kids Club - Shirley Park

Inspection of Holiplay Kids Club - Shirley Park Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary, Long Lane, Croydon CR0 7AR

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This provision does not meet requirements

Staff are unaware when unknown persons access the building where children are cared for. They do not show that they understand the club's procedures. For example, staff without relevant food safety training prepare meals for children. Information about children's dietary requirements is not available while food is prepared. This compromises children's health. In addition, some staff do not have sufficient knowledge of safeguarding issues.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Staff work alone with older children until their colleagues arrive back from collecting younger children from school. This affects their ability to meet children's needs. For example, children have to wait for more staff to arrive before they can use the toilet. Younger children are overlooked. They receive support from older siblings or school friends to understand routines. At times, they become distressed. Children listen to and follow staff's instructions. However, a lack of age-appropriate or engaging activities results in them being distracted. Younger children speak to each other during lengthy focus activity sessions that do not involve or interest them.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Most children appear happy as they play and interact with each other. Children are articulate and confidently share their views. Children have limited opportunities to build on what they learn at school or take part in engaging activities that reflect their interests.

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need to do better?

n The provider does not monitor the club effectively enough. There is no one identified as the manager or deputy manager. Staff are sometimes unclear about their roles and responsibilities. The provider seeks the views of parents and children, and staff discuss the effectiveness of activities and routines at the end of each session. However, this does not help the provider to identify and address weaknesses in the service. n Some staff are not aware how to respond to safeguarding concerns in the absence of the lead practitioner for safeguarding. Some staff lack knowledge of their safeguarding responsibilities, including ensuring the club's mobile phone policy is consistently implemented. The provider makes appropriate notifications to Ofsted and relevant agencies within required timescales. They have reviewed club protocols, following a significant incident. However, they do not check that all staff understand and comply with changes that are introduced.

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need to do better?

n The provider does not provide staff with training required for their role and responsibilities. Untrained staff prepare meals without first checking children's dietary requirements. During the inspection, children who say that they are

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15 January 2024 vegetarian are offered chicken-flavoured noodles by staff. Staff do not closely check ingredients to prioritise children's individual needs and avoid the risk of dietary failures. n On the day of inspection, the inspector was able to access the club building without the knowledge of staff. Staff deployment is not effective. One member of staff cooks while older children wait for their younger school friends to arrive. Despite having very little to do, children generally behave well. They are eager to help with tasks, such as serving meals and giving out cutlery to their friends. n Staff do not provide adequate support for the youngest children, including those who are new to the setting. Staff are not allocated to reassure the youngest children and help them to settle in and understand new routines. At times, children become upset during busy routines such as at mealtimes. During these

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need to do better?

periods, their emotional needs are not met well. n The provider does not check that staff understand how to ensure activities and routines are appropriate for all children. Staff expectations for the youngest children are unrealistic. For example, children are expected to sit through lengthy focus activities that are not adapted for their developmental needs. Children are disengaged and are then reprimanded for talking amongst themselves. n Most parents spoken to say that they are satisfied with the service. They appreciate the ability to use technology to view planned menus and to see information relating to accidents. In contrast, children say that they are bored. They dislike the food that is prepared and share that they have nothing to do for long periods.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

ensure that staff gain knowledge of safeguarding issues and understand how to implement the club's safeguarding policy and procedures, including how to report concerns in the absence of the lead practitioner for safeguarding 19/02/2024

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15 January 2024 provide appropriate support and training for staff, so that they plan and implement a broad range of interesting and engaging age-appropriate activities for children to enjoy 19/02/2024

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implement key person arrangements so that staff are available to support children to settle into club routines and ensure that activities and routines are tailored to meet their individual needs 19/02/2024

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ensure that staffing arrangements allow staff to supervise children effectively, particularly at the start of each session 19/02/2024

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ensure that meals are healthy and nutritious, and that information about any special dietary requirements, preferences and food allergies of children are shared with staff who prepare meals 19/02/2024

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ensure that staff who prepare and handle food are trained in food hygiene 19/02/2024

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ensure that the club's building is secure at all times and persons cannot enter unknown to staff. 19/02/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486168 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10327020 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 45 Number of children on roll 288 Name of registered person Holiplay Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07949 297 744 Date of previous inspection 21 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Holiplay Kids Club - Shirley Park registered in 2015. It operates from the Oasis Academy, Shirley Park Primary School in Croydon, Surrey. The club is open each weekday from 3.15pm until 6pm, during term time only. There is a team of three staff who work directly with children.

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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 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The nominated individual showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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Inspection activities

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