Let's Leap @ South Hampstead Junior School

Inspection of Let's Leap @ South Hampstead Junior School South Hampstead Junior School, 5 Netherhall Gardens, London NW3 5RN

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This provision meets requirements

n Children's emotional and mental well-being is central to leaders. They describe how they focus on placing children at the centre of the club. For example, staff are trained in how to respond to children's emotional needs. n Leaders discuss how they support children to care for each other and understand the impact their actions have on those around them. Leaders emphasise the importance of children's happiness, which they say is a priority for them. They describe how respect and friendship are the ethos of the club. n Leaders understand how to keep children safe. They have robust recruitment procedures in place to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. For instance, leaders carry out relevant checks. n Leaders discuss how they ensure that staff understand how to respond to, and report, any concerns they may have about the welfare of a child. They work closely with the school and share information when necessary. Leaders make

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sure that staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and talk about how well children respond to this. n Staff's professional skills and knowledge are important to leaders. They describe the training opportunities they provide and how they create a family atmosphere within the club. Leaders discuss the appraisals and supervision sessions they provide for staff. They discuss how they give staff the opportunity to plan what they would like to focus on and learn. n Leaders discuss the resources and activities provided for children at the club. For example, there are games, craft activities and opportunities for outdoor play. Leaders understand that not all children have the same advantages. They explain how they strive to provide a wide range of interesting activities and experiences for children. n Leaders highlight that staff support children to make healthy choices. They discuss how staff encourage children to think about the ingredients in the food

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they eat. Leaders work with other agencies to develop their understanding of nutritional requirements. They describe how their partnerships with parents provide consistency for children in the messages they receive about balanced diets. n Leaders describe how they reflect carefully on the service they provide for children, their families and the school. They discuss the strong partnerships they forge with parents, and the school, to support them in developing their service even more. n Leaders emphasise how they work with staff to create an inclusive environment. For example, they work with parents to ensure that all children can take part in the club. Leaders describe how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to flourish at the club. They highlight the secure two-way flow of information between the club and parents.

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This provision meets requirements

5 July 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 2742763 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10356447 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 15 Number of children on roll 212 Name of registered person Lets Leap Sports Academy Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07375543842 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Let's Leap @ South Hampstead Junior School registered in 2023. The independently owned club operates from South Hampstead Junior School, within the London Borough of Camden. The after-school club is open each weekday, from 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. There are three members of staff, all of whom hold relevant qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 7.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector talked to leaders about the range of activities provided for children. Leaders discussed their expectations of children's behaviour and how they support children's emotional well-being. n Leaders described how they support staff to develop their skills and knowledge. They talked about their recruitment procedures and how they ensure staff are suitable to work with children. The inspector checked relevant documentation. n Leaders discussed how they reflect on their provision and the partnerships they develop with parents and the school. n Leaders talked about how they support children with SEND.

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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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