ICC After School Club

Inspection of ICC After School Club 2 Norris Road, Reading, Berkshire RG6 1NJ

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders understand the importance of providing a wide range of activities that meet and support children's individual needs and interests. They comment that they offer extracurricular events for the children to enrich their experiences and to help them to learn. n Leaders recognise the importance of promoting children's health. For example, they are aware of the benefits of providing children with freshly prepared evening meals. In addition, they provide children with daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. n Leaders know how to support children's emotional well-being and behaviour. They talk about the value of children's choices, playing games together to build friendships and the importance of reward through praise and encouragement. n Leaders acknowledge the importance of working in partnerships with parents and other professionals involved in children's care, such as schoolteachers. They

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understand this helps them to promote continuity in children's care and learning. n Leaders have appropriate risk assessments in place to ensure that the building and areas used for childcare are safe and sufficient. Furthermore, they are aware of safer recruitment processes to ensure that all adults working with children are suitable to do so. Leaders demonstrate they understand the importance of offering ongoing supervision and support to staff to maintain their professional development. n Leaders are fully aware of their duty to safeguard children. They are confident in the signs and indicators of abuse and the procedures to follow if they have any child protection concerns.

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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 116889 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10351233 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 40 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Indian Community Association Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 0118 961 7713 Date of previous inspection 17 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

ICC After School Club opened in 1983 and is managed by trustees. It operates from a central hall in the Indian Community Centre close to Palmer Park in Reading, Berkshire. The after-school club opens during term time, from 3pm until 6.15pm. It provides care for children who attend schools in the local area. The after-school club employs three members of staff, two of whom hold recognised childcare qualifications.

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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 all areas of the premises used by the club. n A sample of documentation was viewed by the inspector, including children's records, staff qualifications and staff suitability. n The inspector spoke to the leaders about how they safeguard children and how they will meet the individual needs of the children.

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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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