Little Hands Adventure Club

Inspection of Little Hands Adventure Club St. Johns Catholic Primary School, Berry Lane, Rickmansworth WD3 7HG

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider knows how to create a safe and welcoming environment for children that meets their needs. She understands the importance of getting to know children well to ensure they are all fully included in all activities. The provider talks about what activities and resources will be available to children. This helps to support their enjoyment and participation at the club. n The provider demonstrates a clear understanding of how to keep children safe. She has up to-date knowledge regarding child abuse and wider safeguarding concerns. The provider trains all her staff in safeguarding as soon as they start to work for her. She ensures they know how to recognise signs that children may be at risk of harm and what they need to do if they have any concerns. The provider has strong policies and procedures in place relating to all aspects of safeguarding and health and safety. These effective procedures help to keep

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children safe at the club. n The provider talks about how she and her staff help children develop healthy lifestyles. They provide a cooked meal for children after school. Children have access to the school's playground for physical activity, such as team games and skipping. The provider talks about how helping children to develop positive relationships with others supports their overall well-being and safety. n Strong links with the host school are in place. The provider understands the importance of strong partnership working. When children are present, staff collect them from their classes and speak to teachers. This helps them to know of any significant events that have happened. The provider also encourages strong partnership working with parents. This all helps to promote consistency of care for children. n The provider makes sure all her staff are suitable to work with children. Her recruitment and induction procedures are strong. The provider understands the

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importance of continuous professional development. She supports her staff through mentoring and holding regular supervision meetings. The provider identifies what ongoing professional development opportunities will enhance each staff member's knowledge and skills.

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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 2678403 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10344339 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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Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Little Hands Adventure Club Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07525001964 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Hands Adventure Club registered in 2022. It opens from Monday to Friday from 3.15pm to 6pm, through school term times.

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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 her evaluations. n The inspector and provider discussed how the club is organised and what activities and experiences she provides for children. n The inspector held discussions with the provider to consider her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements linked to out of school care. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the provider's safeguarding procedures, complaints policy and suitability.

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12 July 2024 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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12 July 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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