Early Start Late Finish

Inspection of Early Start Late Finish Scout Hut, Alverston Gardens, South Norwood, London SE25 6LR

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Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider has successfully addressed the actions raised at the previous inspection. For example, staff have completed first-aid training to support children's safety within the setting. n The provider explains how they evaluate the provision and seek the views of parents and children to support positive outcomes for children. The provider has identified that they intend to focus on improving the outdoor area to make this more inviting for children. n Children enthusiastically engage in a range of activities. They are sociable and form friendships. They play together to achieve a goal, such as making a shared model out of construction. Older children excitedly tell the inspector about their positive experiences at the setting. n There has been a sharper focus on staff training and support to develop staff skills and knowledge. Staff speak confidently about the safeguarding training they have completed and know possible indicators that a child may be at risk.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff understand who they should contact if they have concerns about a child's safety or welfare. n The provider understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and schools where children attend to meet children's individual needs. The setting has a strong community feel. Parents speak very highly about the setting. They say their children enjoy attending and they find the staff very supportive and caring. n Staff have clear expectations for children's behaviour and offer lots of praise and encouragement. Children understand the routines and the expectations. Older children show care and concern for others. Children play cooperatively together when playing table tennis. They cheer on their friends and are able to share and take turns. n Children learn some healthy practices, such as staying hydrated in warm weather and washing their hands prior to eating. Children have daily opportunities to play outside and have physical exercise. However, meal and

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This provision meets requirements

snack provision provided does not always support children to develop consistently good healthy eating habits.

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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 124979 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10305851 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 32 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Dennis, Audrey

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reference number

Telephone number 07957 260802 Date of previous inspection 25 July 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Early Start Late Finish registered in 2000. It operates from a Scout hut in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. The club is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm. The setting operates a school holiday club from 8am to 6pm. There are four members of staff. Of these, three hold appropriate qualifications at level 3 and one holds a qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. 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 The provider showed the inspector around the premises, they discussed how the club is organised and the experiences provided for children. n Staff, parents and children shared their views with the inspector. The inspector observed activities both indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke with the provider about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation including evidence of staff suitability checks and first-aid training.

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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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