Happy Hawks Childcare

Inspection of Happy Hawks Childcare Seaton Primary School, Harepath Road, Seaton, Devon EX12 2HF

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This provision does not meet requirements

Although staff have completed relevant safeguarding training and know how to identify and report any concerns about children, the provider does not know when to follow up on information about children's welfare. They are not clear about their responsibilities to work with other safeguarding partners. These breaches compromise children's safety.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children arrive confidently and happily. They greet their friends and the staff warmly and settle quickly to an activity of their choosing. Staff provide a broad range of toys and resources, using what they know about children's interests. This helps to capture children's attention and to engage them deeply in their play. Children are happy at the setting and have fun with their friends. They talk to each other and with staff playfully. The setting is filled with the sounds of excited chatter and children's laughter. Staff get involved in children's games enthusiastically and show interest in the children when talking to them to get to know them.

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need to do better?

n The provider is not alert to potential safeguarding concerns and does not liaise with other professionals and agencies to obtain relevant information about children. Additionally, the provider does not understand how to manage allegations against staff, in line with their policy and the procedures set out by the local safeguarding partnership. n Children are familiar with the routines and understand staff's expectations for their behaviour. Children listen to staff, follow their instructions, and play cooperatively together and alongside each other. They are kind and eager to help each other. For example, when they find other children's belongings and toys that have been brought in from home, they reunite the items with their owners. n Children concentrate in their play. They focus well when they try to find and fit puzzle pieces together, take care to stay within the lines when colouring pictures and build models with clay. While children concentrate intently on their chosen

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need to do better?

activities, they sometimes sing to themselves, demonstrating that they feel comfortable at the setting. n Children develop an interest in stories. They choose to spend time quietly looking at the pictures in books by themselves and get another book when they have finished with one. n Children play imaginatively. They pretend to make their friends meals and serve them ice creams at the role-play kitchen. Children hunt for 'clues' together to solve mysteries they have made up, talking excitedly about what they find along the way.

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8 August 2024 n Parents provide positive feedback about how quickly their children settle in and their children's enjoyment of attending the setting. n Staff promote children's health and hygiene well. For example, they remind children to wash their hands before eating snack and after using the toilet. Children play outdoors in the fresh air and benefit from nutritious snacks. n Staff deploy themselves well and supervise and support children appropriately. For example, they use walky-talkies to communicate with each other when they escort groups of children between the indoor and outdoor areas. n The provider and staff understand and implement risk assessment effectively, to ensure the premises are safe and secure for children. n Staff enjoy working at the setting and feel well supported by the provider. Staff meet regularly to talk about their ideas and they complete relevant training to keep their knowledge and skills up to date.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

ensure they have a secure knowledge and understanding of the processes to manage allegations against staff, in line with their policies and procedures 09/08/2024

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Due date

ensure they are alert to any matters of concern relating to children and work with the relevant agencies to follow up on safeguarding information, to help keep children safe. 09/08/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482175 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10349780 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 30 Number of children on roll 101 Name of registered person Hawkins, Faye Elizabeth

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reference number

Telephone number 07741475034 Date of previous inspection 12 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Happy Hawks Childcare registered in 2014. It operates from a separate building at Seaton Primary School in Seaton, Devon. The setting is open from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 3.15pm to 6pm each weekday in term time. It also operates from 7.30am to 6pm each weekday during school holidays. The setting employs 13 members of staff. Of these, six hold qualifications of at least level 3.

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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 the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the provider. n The provider explained to the inspector how the setting operates and how they organise the provision to facilitate children's play. n Children told the inspector about themselves and what they like to do when they are at the setting. n Parents provided feedback to the inspector about the setting and the staff. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the provider about the leadership and management of the setting and viewed various documents.

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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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8 August 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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