St. Anne's Community Centre

Inspection of St. Anne's Community Centre 42-46 Harleyford Road, London SE11 5AY

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This provision meets requirements

The club has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Children settle quickly and receive a warm welcome from staff when they arrive at the club. They follow routines with confidence. For example, children listen attentively as staff check who is present and tidy up after they have finished playing with their toys. Children are confident, respectful and use good manners when talking to staff and each other. Staff organise the environment effectively so that children can easily choose from a wide range of activities that interest them. Younger children are assigned a key person to ensure that their emotional needs are met, which helps them feel secure in the club.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff promote children's social skills effectively. For example, children willingly share arts and crafts materials while creating artwork together. Children use rich vocabulary to describe their drawings. Staff praise children's efforts and celebrate their achievements by displaying their artwork in indoor areas. This helps children develop a sense of belonging.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children of all ages play well together and enjoy lots of stimulating activities. Children develop the skills they need to build meaningful friendships. Children tell the inspector that they enjoy coming to the club as they have many toys to play with and like playing with their friends.

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need to do better?

n The manager is passionate and dedicated, prioritising the well-being of children. She consistently reflects on ways to enhance children's experiences and strengthen their skills. She consults with children, parents and staff, taking their views into account when making changes to the provision. She is committed to supporting children and their families through a flexible and nurturing approach. n Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For instance, staff teach children about road safety and ensure that they always look and listen when crossing the road. Older children carefully hold the hands of younger children as they walk to the club from school. This helps to build a sense of responsibility in older children and strengthens the bonds within the group. n Staff create an inclusive environment. Staff provide good support to all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They are

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need to do better?

attentive to children's needs and provide reassurance should children become unsettled. Additionally, staff collaborate with professionals involved in children's care, to ensure that children receive the necessary support to thrive. n Children enjoy a wide range of exciting activities. For instance, during a fishing

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5 September 2024 game, children demonstrate high motivation and concentration. They develop hand-eye coordination and small fine motor skills as they attempt to catch magnetic fish with rods. Children eagerly count the number of fish they have caught and allow their friends to have a go at the activity. n Children are provided with nutritious meals. Staff demonstrate a secure understanding of children's dietary requirements, preferences and food allergies. Staff encourage conversations about healthy lifestyles with children. Children show that they understand the importance of eating healthily and maintaining good oral health. n Children have opportunities to learn about the world around them. They participate in festivals and celebrations, such as Diwali, Chinese New Year and Christmas. This is one way staff support children to learn about diverse cultures, their place within society and prepares them for life in modern Britain.

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n Staff have a high regard for children's safety. The premises are clean and secure. Staff conduct regular risk assessments to ensure that children play in a positive and safe environment. Effective staff deployment means that children are supervised well and cared for. This allows children to explore freely and make spontaneous choices. n Partnerships with parents are strong. They receive regular feedback and communication about their children's day. Parents provide positive feedback regarding the support from staff and the quality of service offered. They are delighted with how well their children settle and the progress they make. n Robust recruitment procedures are in place to ensure that all staff employed to work with children are suitable. New staff receive a comprehensive induction to help them understand their roles and responsibilities. Staff report that they enjoy working at the club and feel very well supported in their roles.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501526 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10351754 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 60 Number of children on roll 44 Name of registered person St. Anne's Community Centre Childcare Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 02077357049 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

St. Anne's Community Centre registered in September 2016. It is situated in Vauxhall, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The club is open term time only and provides care for children before and after school. It is open from 7.30am until 9am, and 3.30pm until 6pm. There are five staff. Of these, three hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 3 and level 2.

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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 manager, and this has been taken 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 manager. n The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed children's interactions with staff. She monitored their engagement in a range of play activities. n Parents shared their views through discussion and written comments during the inspection and the inspector took account of all feedback received. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the suitability checks of staff working at the club.

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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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