CHIPS-Hoddesdon Scheme

Inspection of CHIPS-Hoddesdon Scheme Hailey Hall Academy, Hailey Lane, Hertford SG13 7PB

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This provision meets requirements

Children arrive happily and quickly part from their parents and carers. Staff welcome them warmly and support them to settle into their play. They show enjoyment as they explore the many activities on offer, such as Christmas crafts and a range of toys. Leaders consider the children's ideas and interests when planning activities and provide experiences that excite and engage children.

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This provision meets requirements

Children show strong bonds with the staff who care for them during the session. For children who have one-to-one support, staff show unwavering commitment to making their time at the scheme enjoyable. Children show lots of curiosity and interest in the activities. For example, they are intrigued as they scrape away black foil to reveal bright colours on their scratch-art decorations.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff engage enthusiastically in children's play. They work together to decorate Christmas biscuits, dripping on icing and adding sweet decorations. Staff play hide and seek with children and encourage them to have fun and provoke laughter. As a result, children are relaxed and thoroughly enjoy their time at the scheme. Older children enjoy the companionship that staff offer through conversation and warm interactions.

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n Staff organise the environment to provide plenty of choice. Children take part in a range of craft activities such as colouring and collage pictures. They enjoy making cubes from connecting rods and watching marbles make their way through tubes. n Leaders place a strong focus on promoting children's confidence, well-being and independence. Children make choices about the activities they take part in and staff encourage them to have a go and try their best. Staff offer high praise when children complete activities, such as colouring a Christmas decoration and making 'reindeer' food. n Children develop friendships with peers and adults. The scheme offers children an environment where they can develop a positive sense of identity and socialise in a safe and secure space. Their uniqueness is celebrated and valued. Secure attachments and trust with supportive adults helps children to develop a sense of belonging at the scheme.

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n Outdoors, children can access the school grounds, including the woods and fields. Leaders organise visits for children that give them broader experiences, such as using public transport. For example, children use the train to visit the Olympic Park and visit the local wildlife park. n Staff engage in meaningful conversation with children. They chat about their

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7 December 2024 experiences and the activities they are taking part in. Children enjoy listening to stories with staff and join in with a range of songs. Staff support non-verbal children by providing rich language input. They engage in imaginative play with children by providing a narrative, such as describing how a stick has become a 'wand'. n Staff know the children well. They understand any triggers that children have and how best to avoid these. Staff support children to manage their feelings and emotions. They use their deep knowledge of children to provide an environment that supports their interests and ideas. As a result, children behave well and experience fun and enjoyment at the scheme. n Children with less concentration are supported by staff to engage in activities, even if for a brief time. Staff stay close by as children explore, and are ready to engage with children as the opportunities present themselves. They recognise

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when children are showing more attention and concentration, and how to sustain their interest. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are happy with the communication they receive from the team. They feel their children are safe and happy and welcome the respite the scheme offers them. n Leaders have a clear vision about what they want to provide for the children who attend the scheme. They regularly evaluate the provision to ensure they are delivering the best service to children and their families. n Staff receive regular supervision from leaders. This provides opportunities for staff to discuss their well-being and any training and professional development needs they have.

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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 2689936 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10363666 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 24 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of registered person

Children's Integrated Playschemes Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07974037538 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

CHIPS-Hoddesdon Scheme registered in 2011 and moved to new premises in 2022. The scheme employs 16 members of childcare staff. Of these, nine hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The scheme opens from 10am until 3.30pm for three weeks during the school summer holiday, and four days during the Easter holiday. During the summer holiday sessions, there is also a breakfast club that starts at 8.30am. The scheme operates from 10am to 12.30pm on Saturdays during term time. The play scheme specialises in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and their siblings.

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Inspection activities

n The playwork leader and inspector completed a walk around the provision and discussed how leaders plan and organise the activities and experiences for children. n The inspector spoke to children, parents and staff and took their views into consideration. n Discussions were held with the leadership and management team. n The inspector carried out a number of observations and assessed the quality of the children's experiences at the scheme.

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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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