Star Kids Out of School Club

Inspection of Star Kids Out of School Club The Bridge Community Primary School, The Community Campus, Birdwood Avenue, DARTFORD DA1 5GB

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders discuss how they plan to include a wide range of activities to complement children's learning at school. For example, they plan to provide children with daily activities, such as group games and craft activities. n The provider understands the importance of working with parents and schools that children attend to support a consistency of care. They intend to share feedback with parents through messages and verbal feedback. n Leaders have high expectations for children's behaviour. They explain how they intend to support children to understand the impact of their behaviour and consider the needs of others. Leaders discuss how they will encourage and praise children to promote positive behaviours in the setting. n Leaders understand the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles and good hygiene routines. They intend to offer daily access to the outdoors for fresh air and exercise. Leaders plan to offer snacks that promote healthy eating and that

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This provision meets requirements

support children's individual dietary requirements. n Leaders are committed to making continual improvements and seek feedback from children to plan their provision. They understand the importance of professional development and identify training to help them build on their knowledge. Leaders understand they need to give priority to staff well-being and will provide support to develop their skills. n Leaders and staff demonstrate effective safeguarding knowledge and how to keep children safe while in their care. They complete mandatory safeguarding training and understand who to contact should they have concerns about a child's welfare. Regular risk assessments will be completed on the environment, for example, when they visit the local playground.

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This provision meets requirements

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 EY428551 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10372577 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 28 Number of children on roll 45 Name of registered person Thompson, Olayinka

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reference number

Telephone number 07530952975 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Star Kids Out of School Club registered in 2011 and operates from a community hall in Dartford Bridge Community Primary School in Dartford, Kent. The provision is open Monday to Friday from 3.15pm to 6pm, during term time only. The provider employs two staff, one of whom holds a relevant early years qualification at level 2.

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n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual/registered individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years.

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24 January 2025 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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24 January 2025 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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