Invicta After School Club

Inspection of Invicta After School Club Invicta Hall, Strandfield Close, LONDON SE18 1LA

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Not met (enforcement)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The provider does not ensure that staff complete training to help them carry out their roles effectively. The practitioner responsible for safeguarding does not have sufficient knowledge of child protection procedures. They are unaware of their responsibility to liaise with safeguarding agencies if concerns about a child arise. The lack of safeguarding knowledge is a repeated breach of requirements and compromises children's welfare. n The provider fails to monitor the service effectively. For example, they do not check that the liability insurance is in the correct name or is renewed before expiry. The provider does not ensure that they hold appropriate liability insurance that provides protection for potential claims due to injuries or damage. n Since the last inspection, the provider has failed to take action to address previously identified weaknesses in the service. For example, significant changes

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This provision does not meet requirements

to those in leadership positions, including the nominated individual, have yet to be properly notified to Ofsted. This means that Ofsted are unable to complete suitability checks, as required. n The manager explains how staff would provide inclusive activities that children enjoy, inside and outdoors. They describe how staff would use children's interests to help them build on the skills that they learn at school. The manager describes how staff encourage children to take part in activities that develop their creativity and physical skills. n The manager explains how staff help children to stay healthy and safe. For example, staff help children to understand road safety when walking back from school and encourage handwashing on arrival at the club. The manager explains how staff allocate tasks for children to complete to help them acquire positive social skills and behave well.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

19 March 2024 ensure that the practitioner responsible for safeguarding completes training appropriate for the role and is able to provide effective advice, support and guidance to staff 19/04/2024

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Due date

ensure that liability insurance is obtained and maintained. 19/04/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302792 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10333276 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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 10 Name of registered person Invicta After School Club

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reference number

Telephone number 0208 317 7809 Date of previous inspection 20 June 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Invicta After School Club registered in 2005 and is run by a committee. The club is located in the Plumstead area, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The after-school club is open each weekday from 3pm to 5.30pm, during term time. The setting employs two members of staff. The manager holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued 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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager and inspector discussed the activities that would be provided for children and safeguarding matters. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n Although there were no children in the early years age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years.

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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

19 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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