Westbourne Park Family Centre

Inspection of Westbourne Park Family Centre Westbourne Park Baptist Church, Porchester Road, LONDON W2 5DX

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider discusses how providing a club that all children can access is central to his ethos. He describes how he works to create an inclusive environment where children spend time together and enjoy each other's company. The provider explains how staff work closely with parents so children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the additional support they may need. For instance, the club has a lift so children who use a wheelchair can attend. n The provider understands his duty to keep children safe. He discusses the close ties the club has with the local community. The provider describes how he liaises with the local authority, local groups and parents to help him to keep children safe. He has robust recruitment procedures to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. For instance, the provider carries out relevant checks. He talks about the procedures in place if he, or staff, have concerns about the

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welfare of a child in their care. n The provider places a focus on how he supports and develops staff's professional skills and knowledge. He describes comprehensive supervision strategies, which enable him to tailor training to the needs of children and staff. The provider describes a club with 'team' working at its heart. n Children's happiness and well-being are important to the provider. He describes how staff support children to access outside space and enjoy physical exercise. The provider describes how staff put strategies in place to ensure that children move safely between the club and the outdoor playground. He talks about the discussions staff have with children about making healthy choices. For example, the provider explains that staff ask children for their suggestions when they are creating the menus. He says they work closely with both children and parents to help them to understand the importance of eating healthily.

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider reflects on the service he provides for children. He talks about the two-way flow of information he has worked hard to establish with children and their families. The provider explains how he uses their views to constantly develop the service he and staff provide. n The provider describes how staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. He discusses that the emphasis in the club is on respecting each other. The provider talks about the strategies in place in the club to support children to gain young leadership skills. He discusses how staff encourage children to develop interests that may continue into their later lives. n The provider understands not all children have the same advantages. He talks about how he provides activities and experiences that children might not be able to access outside of the club. For example, the provider describes that children have the opportunity to experience different activities, such as playing on a

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This provision meets requirements

26 November 2024 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 2693921 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 10360190 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 80 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Westbourne Park Family Centre Trust

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reference number

Telephone number 02077276019 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Westbourne Park Family Centre registered in June 2022. The independently-run club operates from the Westbourne Park Baptist Church in the London Borough of Westminster. It is open for nine weeks during school holidays, from 11am to 3pm, for children aged 4 to 11 years. There are 10 members of staff. Of these, three hold relevant qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed a sample of the documentation that the provider uses in the club. This included the checks that he carries out to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. n The provider talked about how he supports staff, including developing their skills and knowledge. He discussed how he reflects on the service that staff provide for parents and the children. n The inspector talked to the provider about the activities provided for the children and how he, and staff, support the children's well-being. The provider discussed his expectations for the children's behaviour while attending the club. n The provider talked about how the premises are used and the activities provided for the children, indoors and outdoors.

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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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26 November 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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