Time Out Childcare Hook With Warsash

Inspection of Time Out Childcare Hook With Warsash Hook With Warsash Church Of England Academy, Church Road, Southampton SO31 9GF

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider confidently discusses the arrangements in place and how these are adapted and implemented when younger children are present. She explains that activities are planned around children's interests and that staff know to support younger children to be independent. Leaders explain how they involve children in planning and evaluating activities. Staff discuss how they aim to ensure they offer an inclusive setting and fully support all children. n Staff discuss how they ensure children have access to a safe and secure environment to enable them to thrive. They explain how they would use the space available to them to allow children plenty of opportunity for physical play and to get fresh air and exercise. For example, this would include playing a variety of games on the host school's playing field and playground. n The provider discusses how she has recruited staff following robust recruitment

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procedures. She describes how training is available for all staff to access online and in person. She explains how she supports staff to develop their skills and to undertake additional training. For example, they attended training courses including on how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She discusses how the staff receive regular supervision meetings to support their well-being. n Staff have a secure understanding of safeguarding and their role in child protection. They confidently identify signs of abuse and neglect. Staff know the process involved in reporting a concern about an adult or a child. They know where to access further information and contact details to escalate a concern if needed. Staff explain how everyone has daily access to the safeguarding and child protection policy to refer to if needed. n The provider has a good understanding of how to promote children's health and

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well-being. Staff prepare a range of healthy snacks and ensure that older children have access to fresh water. Leaders describe how they will ensure young children have opportunities to relax and unwind in comfortable spaces. n Through discussion, the manager demonstrates how children's behaviour is successfully managed. She explains how children are supported to understand the rules and boundaries in place at the setting, so that they understand her expectations.

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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 EY501031 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10335588 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 18 Number of children on roll 48 Name of registered person Time Out Childcare Group Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07715 118752 Date of previous inspection 21 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Time Out Childcare Hook With Warsash registered in 2016. The setting operates from a room in Hook With Warsash Church of England Academy, in Warsash, Southampton. There are two members of staff who work directly with children, both of whom hold a relevant qualification at level 3. The provision is open Monday to Friday, term time only. Breakfast club is open between 7.30am and 8.50pm, and the after-school club operates between 3.15pm and 6pm.

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n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. 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 manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about how the provision is organised to meet children's needs and promote their enjoyment. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of staff suitability.

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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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