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Early years · Early years inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Quackers Out Of School Club

Inspected 19 Jul 2024 · published 14 Aug 2024 · URN EY536255

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  • Group verified

    Quackers Day Nursery Limited

  • Group reference verified

    RP531440

  • Inspection date verified

    19 Jul 2024

  • Inspectors verified

    Chris Lamey

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Postcode verified

    HP16 0DZ

  • Name on report verified

    Quackers Out Of School Club

  • URN verified

    EY536255

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Inspection of Quackers Out Of School Club Little Kingshill Cp School, Windsor Lane, Little Kingshill, Great Missenden HP16 0DZ

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This provision meets requirements

n The managers and staff understand the safeguarding processes that they need to follow if they have concerns about the well-being of a child. They attend regular safeguarding training. They know what to do if they feel that the conduct of a member of staff may be putting children at risk of harm. The manager follows robust recruitment processes. There are robust arrangements in place to keep children safe. n Staff demonstrate their understanding of planning a wide variety of engaging activities for children to participate in. For example, children have opportunities to do arts and crafts, construction, board games and puzzles at the club. They can use playground equipment and play sports, such as football, in the school playground. Through discussion, staff explain ways they will encourage children to be physically active. They describe how they will use the spacious indoor and outdoor areas to develop stimulating activities for children.

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders are committed to providing staff with systems of support. They explain how induction procedures will help staff to settle into their role. They describe how ongoing support and training will help to ensure the best outcomes for children. n Staff describe how they plan activities based around children's interests. Through discussion, they demonstrate how they will ensure resources are accessible to allow children to lead their own play. Staff explain how they will involve children in planning and evaluating activities. n The manager and staff acknowledge the importance of working in partnerships with parents and other professionals involved in children's care, such as school teachers. They understand this helps them to promote continuity in children's care and learning. n Staff 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

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This provision meets requirements

friendships and the importance of reward through praise and encouragement.

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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 EY536255 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10355043 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 Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 60 Name of registered person Quackers Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01635 247555 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Quackers Out Of School Club registered in 2016. It operates from Little Kinghill School, Great Missenden. The club operates from 7.30am to 8.30am and 3.10pm to 6pm, on Monday to Friday during term time only. Four staff work at the club, one of whom has a relevant qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the manager and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. 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 managers and staff about how they safeguard children and how they will meet the individual needs of the children.

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Inspection activities

19 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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Inspection activities

19 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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