HOPECFI - SEND Alternative Provision for pupils up to 16 years old

Inspection of The Kidz Lounge Limewood House, 1 Limewood Way, Leeds LS14 1AB

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This provision meets requirements

n The nominated individual demonstrates that she knows the importance of providing exciting experiences to interest and engage children, ensuring they have fun in the out-of-school setting. She describes how staff get to know about children, through speaking to them, their parents, and their schoolteachers. Staff use this knowledge to support children's development and fun through the wide range of activities available. n The nominated individual and staff team review and evaluate their practice. They identify areas of strength as well as areas they can continue to develop. Opportunities to enhance practice and any changes made to the setting reflect the needs of the children who attend. Additionally, this includes identifying areas for further training for staff. The nominated individual is also proactive about her own continued professional development. n Risk assessments and daily checks are used to ensure the setting is safe and

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secure. The nominated individual explains that children go on regular outings, for example, to museums. She describes how these experiences encourage children to develop their understanding of the world around them. They also visit activity centres to support their physical development. Detailed risk assessments are completed for outings, which link to the risk assessment of the place to be visited. This helps to ensure that children's safety is maintained. n The nominated individual discusses how the setting is fully inclusive for all children. She employs multilingual staff and staff who have different cultural backgrounds. She has a wealth of knowledge about the provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She aims to ensure that all children feel confident and safe in the setting. n The nominated individual demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She is aware of safeguarding concerns in the

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locality of the setting and is clear about the steps to take if they had a concern about a child. The nominated individual ensures that her own knowledge and that of the staff team is up to date by completing regular training and liaising with the local authority. n The nominated individual explains how staff have clear and consistent expectations for children's good behaviour. She discusses their positive approach to support children to behave well and understand the impact of their behaviour on others. The nominated individual explains that staff establish how children are feeling through conversations and they manage this with positive behaviour management strategies. Close links with schools enable staff to work with teachers to provide children with any additional support they need. n The nominated individual explains how staff encourage and support children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She describes how the snacks and light meals they

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provide for children are nutritious and balanced. Children have free access to drinking water and fresh fruit. Children have opportunities to cook and bake and staff use these opportunities to further support children's understanding of making healthy choices.

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This provision meets requirements

9 May 2024 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 2664671 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10335273 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 60 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person BRClish Entreprise Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07376744798 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Kidz Lounge registered in 2021. It operates from the ground floor of Limewood House in Whinmoor, Leeds. The out-of-school club employs two members of childcare staff; both of whom hold appropriate qualifications at level 3 and above. The club is open for 51 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays and staff training days. During term time, the club opens from 7.30am until 9am and from 3pm until 6pm. During the school holidays, the club operates from 7.30am until 6pm.

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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 nominated individual showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The nominated individual described how children enjoy a wide range of interesting and fun activities, which engage them and support their development. n The inspector asked the nominated individual questions to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the staff to work with children. n The nominated individual and the inspector discussed how effective communication with parents is maintained.

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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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9 May 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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