Tarner

Inspection of Tarner Tarner Park, 99 Sussex Street, Brighton BN2 9HS

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This provision meets requirements

Children thoroughly enjoy themselves at this exceptionally well-organised club. Every child and family are fully included. Leaders work tirelessly to understand, and cater for, the needs of all those who use the club. The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is particularly good. Leaders and staff work closely with the schools children attend to make sure they meet every child's needs. Additional staff are employed to ensure that one-to-one support is always available for those who need it. This means that every child takes part in the full range of exciting, well-planned activities and benefits greatly.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave well as they understand the simple club 'rules' and the staff's expectations. Staff actively reward positive behaviour and acts of kindness and encourage children to be respectful of each other. From the start, children learn how to play together happily. They make new friends as they socialise with a wider range of children of mixed ages. The club runs smoothly as children know what is expected of them and they feel safe and secure. Favourite parts of the routine, such as outdoor play and dinnertime, are eagerly awaited. The relationships between children and staff are strong, and children actively invite staff into their play and games. This results in a very happy, fun and fully inclusive setting.

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n Leaders work exceptionally hard to provide a service that supports family well- being and keeps children safe. They use funding creatively and enable families to benefit from extra levels of support when needed. Children also have the opportunity to take part in a wider range of activities and have new opportunities that enhance their learning and daily experiences. For example, every year, children take part in community-based art and music projects. n Safeguarding arrangements are a strength of the provision. The club's safeguarding arrangements are fully understood and implemented rigorously by all staff. Staff are vigilant in responding quickly if they have concerns about a child. There is a positive safeguarding culture within the club, and all staff share a commitment to keep children safe. n Staff work closely with the schools they collect children from to fully understand every child's needs. Children of Reception age have their own key person. This

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helps younger children to feel emotionally secure and benefit from consistency in care routines. Any concerns about a child are dealt with quickly as club leaders work collaboratively with school leaders to share and report any necessary information. n Club activities enrich the learning children receive at school. At the start of every session, the 'Drop Everything And Read' initiative enables all children to sit

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15 January 2025 quietly and benefit from some reading time. Children who need extra help, and younger children, are supported very well by club staff. Older children delight in reading stories and looking at information books with younger children. Children benefit from extra reading time with adults to support the learning that takes place at school. n There are stringent procedures in place to keep children safe. Leaders recognise the challenges of hosting a club in a public park. Staff use risk assessment procedures rigorously to thoroughly check the premises and grounds. Emergency arrangements are frequently practised so that children know what to do to keep themselves safe. When children play outside, adequate lighting is in place for darker nights. However, at times, insufficient lighting does impact on whether children can use the space freely or not. n Staff demonstrate dedication to the children they look after. They know the

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children well and engage in fun activities with them. For example, children enjoy group games outside and learn to become team players. Inside, children delight in creating aliens out of clay and sharing their models with their friends and other staff.

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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 EY471335 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10376585 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 46 Number of children on roll 245 Name of registered person Tarner CIO

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reference number

Telephone number 01273679900 Date of previous inspection 30 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Tarner opened in 1996 and re-registered in 2013. It operates from self-contained, single-storey premises in a park in the centre of Brighton, East Sussex. The after- school club opens Monday to Friday, during school term times, from 3pm to 6pm. The holiday club operates every weekday, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, during all school holidays, with the exception of the period between Christmas and New Year. The club employs 13 members of staff.

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n The inspector spoke to leaders and checked the arrangements in place for recruiting staff and keeping children safe. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing at the club. n Leaders showed the inspector all areas of the premises and the park used by children. n A small number of parents spoke directly to the inspector and shared their views. The written feedback provided by other parents was taken into consideration.

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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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