Hardwick 3.15 Cambourne

Inspection of Hardwick 3.15 Cambourne Hardwick And Cambourne Community School, Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6FL

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This provision does not meet requirements

Measures to ensure that children are consistently safe at the club are not effective. Leaders and managers have not considered the risks to children's safety and welfare when they are playing in the outdoor environment.

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This provision does not meet requirements

An efficient system is in place to collect children from the host school and walk them to the club. Staff communicate with children's teachers, who pass on any relevant information about the children's day. Staff have a good rapport with the children, who eagerly respond to staff's questions about how their day has been. Young children talk enthusiastically about what they are looking forward to playing with at the club, especially the game of bingo with their peers.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children show good levels of confidence as staff implement consistent daily routines, which means children feel safe and know what is expected of them. For example, on arrival, children independently wash their hands ready for snack. They enjoy the freedom and choice when making their own wraps and choosing from a variety of healthy fillings. Children compliment each other on their wrap-making skills and express how they taste 'delicious'. On occasion, staff do not provide a consistent approach to further develop children's understanding of expected behaviours and to support their self-regulation.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and managers have failed to identify potential hazards that compromise children's safety. They do not consider the risks children are exposed to when they are playing outdoors. For example, unknown adults can freely gain access to this area and children could leave the premises unattended. This is because staff are not vigilant enough and do not consistently supervise children. n Parents regularly share information with staff about the support their children require while at the club. However, when older children find it difficult to regulate their behaviour, staff do not respond swiftly enough or deliver consistent and effective action to ensure the well-being and safety of the younger children and others. n The indoor area provides a welcoming environment where children play, have fun and build secure friendships with peers and staff. Resources are easily accessible, and these help children to make independent choices and lead their

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own play. Staff kindly support children to find their favourite books that they have a particular interest in. Younger children delight in physical play outdoors, where they practise their throwing and catching skills with their peers. However, older children say that the resources available do not match their interests enough to ensure that they consistently enjoy attending the club.

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17 July 2024 n Overall, parents applaud the good communication they receive from the staff. They appreciate the friendly and accommodating staff who are flexible and respond swiftly to last minute requests. However, parents of older children describe how their child tells them they do not feel staff always listen or help them to resolve conflicts they have with their peers. n Children are encouraged to be independent, and staff provide meaningful praise when they put their plates in the dishwasher after their snack. Children develop good hygiene routines as they wash hands independently before eating and use tongs to serve their food. Staff are on hand at snack time to ensure younger children remain safe and their needs are consistently met. For example, staff remind children to eat their breadstick a little slower to ensure that they do not choke. n Generally, children make close friendships and play cooperatively with each

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other. Older children are extremely helpful and kind to their younger peers, when during a group game of bingo, they point to numbers they had not identified. Children squeal with excitement as they place a token on the number. Staff provide meaningful praise for these acts of kindness that encourage them to repeat these positive behaviours.

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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 that children cannot leave the premises unsupervised and take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised persons entering the premises 24/07/2024

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Due date

ensure that children's behaviour is managed in a suitable way that maintains the safety and well-being of all children. 24/07/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493433 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10354890 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 34 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Hardwick 3.15 Club Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07787910490 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Hardwick 3.15 Cambourne registered in 2015 and is situated in Hardwick And Cambourne Community School in Cambridge. It is a registered charity managed by a voluntary committee. The club employs four members of childcare staff. Of whom, two hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday, during school term times. Sessions are from 8am to 9am, and from 3pm to 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discusses the impact of the pandemic with the manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager and the inspector completed a tour of the club, both indoors and outdoors, to understand how the club is organised. Additionally, the manager showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact these have on children's experience at the club. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. The inspector spoke with parents and read a selection of testimonies during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to teachers at the host school and held a meeting with the manager and discussed self-evaluation. The inspector looked at relevant

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documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the staff working in the club and a selection of other records.

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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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