Jacqueline's Gems @ St Fidelis

Inspection of Jacqueline's Gems @ St Fidelis St Fidelis Rc Primary School, Bexley Road, Erith DA8 3HQ

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This provision does not meet requirements

Leaders do not ensure that they meet the requirements for the early years foundation stage. The out-of-school club has undergone many changes to the leadership and management team and staffing arrangements since the last inspection. Not all staff have the qualifications needed.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Despite these weaknesses, staff at the club build very positive relationships with children and they are good role models. Mixed ages of children from the host school and the nursery arrive happy and enthusiastic. They are eager to join in. Children quickly settle to planned activities. For example, older children read books from school, and younger children listen to stories read by staff. The youngest children who also attend nursery class are assigned a key person to help to support their emotional well-being. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Staff consistently promote children's positive behaviour and encourage good manners, particularly when they sit together for snack time. Children listen to and follow instructions and they behave well. Staff encourage children's communication and language skills. They engage in friendly conversations about 'Earth Day' and explain what is happening next, such as during routines. Children demonstrate that they feel comfortable talking to staff, for example, while they build with construction. They are confident communicators and talk openly about their school day. Children's well-being is supported by staff.

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need to do better?

n The provider does not meet requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. For example, they have not notified Ofsted of management changes. The provider has not ensured that someone in the management team has the qualifications required for their role. These are breaches of the requirements. n There is no named deputy manager to ensure the effective running of the club and maintain children's safety in the absence of the manager. This compromises children's welfare. n The new manager evaluates the quality of provision and practice. They monitor new staff and provide support and guidance to help them to understand their responsibilities. n The manager and staff have sound safeguarding knowledge and they keep their safeguarding knowledge current. They know who to report their concerns to within the organisation and external agencies. The manager completes daily checks of the environment to ensure that it is safe for children to play.

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need to do better?

19 April 2024 n There are arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children who need targeted support grow in confidence and develop independence because of the support they receive from staff. n The manager ensures that children are well supervised to help to keep them safe. For example, they understand that new staff who have not yet had their suitability checked must not have unsupervised access to children. This helps to promote children's welfare. n Overall, staff interact positively with children. They join children in their play to help to engage them further and support their development. For example, staff enthusiastically support the youngest children to build with construction pieces, and praise older children when they complete a puzzle. n Mixed ages of children engage positively in the activities provided to support their enjoyment. For example, children create pictures from a range of materials

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need to do better?

to celebrate 'Earth Day', and younger children enjoy acting out experiences through role play. However, there are limited opportunities and activities available to consistently meet children's individual needs and to help to engage them to a higher level. n Staff seek and value the views of children during their time at the club. For example, the manager has introduced a suggestions box for children to engage in the planning of activities that they are interested in. n Parents comment highly about staff and the club. They appreciate the good communication from the manager and support for children, particularly the youngest children, to help to meet their individual needs.

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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 there is a named deputy who is capable of taking charge in the manager's absence 03/06/2024

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Due date

ensure that a member of the management team holds a qualification to fulfil their role. 03/06/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500187 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10335344 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 90 Number of children on roll 94 Name of registered person Jacqueline's Gems Childcare Services Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01322351594 Date of previous inspection 13 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Jacqueline's Gems @ St Fidelis registered in 2016. The club provides before- and after-school care. It is open from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 8.40am and 3.15pm to 6.30pm, during term time only. There are three members of staff working directly with the children. One member of staff holds a qualification at level 3.

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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 the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the manager about the leadership and management of the club. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The manager and the inspector evaluated how they organise and plan the play environment. n Parents shared their views of the club with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working at the club.

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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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