Early years · Early years inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Sticky Fingers
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- Inspection date verified
23 Jan 2025
- Inspectors verified
Anne Maher
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Met
- Postcode verified
EN3 6NR
- Name on report verified
Sticky Fingers
- URN verified
2548140
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- Leaders show how they and the staff set out the rooms so children are offered an appropriate selection of play opportunities. p.2
- Through discussion and reference to paperwork, they demonstrate how they assess the premises, both inside and out, to make sure that any hazards are removed or minimised. p.2
- While collecting children from school, the leaders demonstrate how they and the staff team keep children safe when walking to and from the club or when the minibus is used. p.2
- Leaders explain how they continuously review the provision at the club. p.2
- They detail how feedback is obtained from children and parents and used to inform and implement changes that benefit the children. p.2
- Leaders have maintained all necessary paperwork and show how the club keeps required records, such as daily registers and accident records. p.2
- The setting shows a secure understanding of how it supports staff during supervision and appraisal meetings. p.2
- It provides coaching, mentoring and training p.2
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SEND & inclusion2
“The setting offers an inclusive service.” p.2
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 445
- shorter than usual (typical 729)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 47, typical 57
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection of Sticky Fingers St. Georges Parish Hall & Community Centre, 710 Hertford Road, Enfield, Middlesex EN3 6NR
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This provision meets requirements
n Leaders show how they and the staff set out the rooms so children are offered an appropriate selection of play opportunities. Through discussion and reference to paperwork, they demonstrate how they assess the premises, both inside and out, to make sure that any hazards are removed or minimised. While collecting children from school, the leaders demonstrate how they and the staff team keep children safe when walking to and from the club or when the minibus is used. n Leaders explain how they continuously review the provision at the club. They detail how feedback is obtained from children and parents and used to inform and implement changes that benefit the children. Leaders have maintained all necessary paperwork and show how the club keeps required records, such as daily registers and accident records. n The setting shows a secure understanding of how it supports staff during supervision and appraisal meetings. It provides coaching, mentoring and training
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This provision meets requirements
to staff to help them to improve their practice. n Leaders and staff acknowledge the importance of working in partnerships with parents and other professionals involved in children's care, such as school teachers. They understand this helps them to promote continuity in children's care and learning. n The setting understands the importance of providing a nurturing environment where children can play happily. It understands the significance of effective staff deployment and child supervision. Robust policies are in place to ensure that adults working with children are suitable and understand their safeguarding responsibilities. n The setting offers an inclusive service. It aims to teach children about similarities and differences between themselves and others. The setting has first-hand experience of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. It
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This provision meets requirements
acknowledges the significance of working closely with external professionals to ensure that children get appropriate support. n Parents of older children who were present at the time of the inspection say that communication between the club and parents is very good. They feel well informed about the service the club provides.
p.2
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 2548140 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10371695 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises
p.3
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care
p.3
inspection
Total number of places 75 Number of children on roll 109 Name of registered person Ormandji, Sheniz
p.3
reference number
Telephone number 07732 385 075 Date of previous inspection 11 January 2022
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Information about this early years setting
Sticky Fingers is located in the London Borough of Enfield. The club registered in 2019. The provider employs 20 members of staff, of whom 13 hold appropriate early years qualifications. Four staff member are qualified at level 6 and others at level 3 or level 2. The setting is open every weekday from 7am to 8.45am and 3pm to 6pm, during school term times. It is also open from 8am until 6pm for the holiday club, held during some school holidays
p.3
Inspection activities
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. n The inspector spoke to children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views of the club. n A sample of documentation was viewed by the inspector, including children's records, staff qualifications and staff suitability. n The inspector held meetings with the owner, who is also the manager. n The inspector held discussions with staff members about the work that they do.
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Inspection activities
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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Inspection activities
23 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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Inspection activities
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Inspection activities
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Inspection activities
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