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Early years · Early years inspection (EIF, requirements met)

S4K Home Club - Guildford Grove

Inspected 25 Mar 2024 · published 22 Apr 2024 · URN 2656995

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  • Group verified

    Sport4kids UK Limited

  • Group reference verified

    RP535382

  • Inspection date verified

    25 Mar 2024

  • Inspectors verified

    Hayley Kiely

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Postcode verified

    GU2 8YD

  • Name on report verified

    S4K Home Club - Guildford Grove

  • URN verified

    2656995

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  • OverallMet

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  • What needs to improve431w+29

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Inspection of S4K Home Club - Guildford Grove Guildford Grove Primary School, Southway, Guildford GU2 8YD

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders have a good understanding of the requirements of registration. They keep themselves up to date with any changes through a number of ways, such as subscribing to relevant newsletters and receiving support from the local authority. n Leaders explain how they aim to provide a service that meets the needs of children and their families. They have systems in place so that staff are aware of children's individual requirements. Leaders talk about how they carry out regular audits on the club to ensure that appropriate resources and staffing are in place. They also use feedback from children, parents and staff to inform their evaluations of the quality of the provision. n Leaders talk about the strategies they have implemented to enable staff to understand their roles and responsibilities. This includes meeting with staff to discuss their professional development and providing new staff with a comprehensive induction programme. Staff report that they enjoy working at the

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This provision meets requirements

club and are supported well by leaders. n Leaders are aware of their responsibilities to ensure that all staff have robust safeguarding knowledge. They provide staff with relevant training to keep their knowledge up to date. Leaders describe how they support staff to manage safeguarding concerns promptly. This includes ensuring that staff have easy access to information regarding how to manage safeguarding concerns. n Leaders explain that the flexible timetable they have designed enables staff to structure the sessions so that children have access to a range of experiences. Leaders talk about how they support staff to plan and deliver activities to promote children's physical and mental health. Staff have access to different spaces within the school grounds, which gives them opportunities to organise outdoor games and indoor activities. n Leaders talk about how they expect staff to have high expectations for children's

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This provision meets requirements

behaviour. Leaders explain that they train staff to be able to support children to manage their own behaviour. This includes building positive relationships with children and teaching them the rules so that they know what is expected of them.

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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 2656995 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10332858 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 15 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Sport4kids UK Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01483504713 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

S4K Home Club - Guildford Grove registered in 2021 and is part of a chain owned by Sport4kids UK Limited. The club It is based on the grounds of Guildford Grove Primary School in Guildford. It provides after-school care between 3.10pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The club operates with at least two members of staff, one of which has appropriate first-aid training.

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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 talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the registered individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

25 March 2024 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

25 March 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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