Carpenters & Docklands Centre

Inspection of Carpenters & Docklands Centre 98 Gibbins Road, Stratford, London E15 2HU

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This provision meets requirements

Staff welcome children warmly on arrival. They embed well-established routines, which helps children to settle in quickly. All children independently put their coats and bags away. Staff lead children to the washroom, where they wash their hands independently and get ready for snack time. Children choose from a variety of healthy snacks on offer and sit down to eat.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and act as good role models. Older children tidy up after themselves, and younger children are encouraged to clear their plates independently. Children are excited to take part in a variety of activities that staff plan for them. Staff tailor activities and resources to children's interests. For example, children shriek with joy when they notice an activity involving threading beads. They demonstrate good manners by thanking staff for following through with their request to make bracelets.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff support children to develop their social interactions and communication and language skills well. They take the time to listen to children and ask questions about their day. All children demonstrate excellent social skills and play together well. They are kind and caring towards each other. For instance, older children include younger children as they set up a restaurant in the role-play kitchen area.

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n Staff plan lots of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills and stay active. They encourage children to make links to healthy lifestyles and discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and exercising. This helps children to understand the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. n Staff provide opportunities for children to develop skills in specific sporting activities, such as football and basketball. Staff join in with children's play and encourage them to practise their skills, such as scoring goals. n Staff support children's independence development well. They enable children to make their own play choices. Staff give children the opportunity to extend their independence throughout their time at the club. For example, staff encourage children to set the table for dinner time and to serve themselves. n Parents are positive about the care their children receive. They comment that

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their children thoroughly enjoy and look forward to attending the club. Parents are pleased that staff know their children well and consider their children's interests when planning activities. They value the regular updates they receive about their child's experiences at the club and compliment staff's supportive approach. Parents feel reassured that their children are safe in this club, where their children can develop their social and physical skills well.

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25 April 2024 n Staff gather key information from parents about their children prior to joining the club. This helps staff to manage children's individual needs effectively, such as their dietary and medical requirements. n The manager and staff work well together. They have clear roles and responsibilities, and they regularly reflect on their practice and evaluate the club. Staff consider the views of children and parents when making adaptations to the organisation of the club. For instance, they plan activities and source resources that meet children's interests and needs. This enables them to offer enjoyable experiences for children and enhance the quality of the club further. n The dedicated manager supports staff to further develop their practice well. For instance, she delivers additional training to enable them to deliver specific activities, such as yoga. The manager also ensures that staff complete

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mandatory safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training to keep children safe. The manager and staff carry out daily risk assessments of the play areas to ensure that they are suitable and safe for children to play in. n The manager and staff plan opportunities to teach children about different cultures and beliefs. They plan opportunities for children to learn about the different festivals. For example, during Ramadan, staff plan activities to develop children's understanding of Ramadan and Eid. This helps children to develop respect towards the beliefs of others. n Staff conduct themselves extremely well and act as positive role models. They speak to children gently and remind them of the rules and routines well. This helps children to behave exceptionally well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132261 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10335694 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 50 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person Carpenters and Dockland Youth Centre

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reference number

Telephone number 020 8534 4121 Date of previous inspection 25 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Carpenters & Docklands Centre registered in 1994. The club is in Stratford, in the London Borough of Newham. The club employs five members of childcare staff, including the manager. Of these, three staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and two staff at level 2. The club opens during term time, from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. During the school holidays, the club operates from 7.15am to 6.15pm or 9am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 observed staff's practice and children's experiences across a variety of activities. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector held a leadership and management meeting with the manager. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. n Children spoke and engaged with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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