Jacqueline's Gems @ Christ Church

Inspection of Jacqueline's Gems @ Christ Church Christchurch C Of E Primary School, Lesney Park Road, Erith DA8 3DG

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This provision does not meet requirements

The provider has not ensured that they have met all the requirements of their registration. Leaders have not ensured that the club managers have the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out their duties effectively. The provider has not ensured that at least one member of staff caring for children holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This means that children are not safeguarded in the event of a serious accident or injury occurring. Staff do not demonstrate effective understanding of the club's policies and procedures. Additionally, leaders have not assured themselves that staff are fully aware of and comprehend their responsibility to keep children safe through effective inductions and ongoing supervision sessions.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Overall, children display happiness and enjoyment at the club. They receive a warm welcome when they arrive and engage in the activities that have been prepared for them. Children enjoy meeting friends from other year groups and organise themselves in teams as they play table football. However, staff do not deploy themselves effectively and their interactions with children are limited. Therefore, children do not always feel valued at the club. Generally, children behave well, as they enjoy playing games and share positive conversations with their friends and staff in the club. However, there are no key-person arrangements in place to support the youngest children. This does not help them to become familiar with their surroundings and ensure their individual needs are tailored to and met.

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need to do better?

n The provider does not meet the requirements of the framework. They have not ensured that there is a qualified first aider on site during the times the club operates. This is a breach of the requirements that impacts on children's welfare. n Staff do not have secure safeguarding knowledge. Staff do not know how to record safeguarding concerns or how to make referrals about children who may be at risk of abuse. Staff do not understand the role of the designated safeguarding lead and the local authority procedures for reporting abuse or how to make an allegation. Therefore, staff are unable to assure children's safety and welfare. n Although the provider has a policy in place for the use of mobile phones, it is not implemented effectively. Staff have access to their personal mobile phones when they are with the children. Furthermore, they use their phones when they have a personal emergency. Leaders have failed to recognise the risk this poses to

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need to do better?

children and staff. n The youngest children are escorted from their classroom and arrive at the club. Staff are attentive and explain the routine of the session. However, leaders have

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need to do better?

11 March 2025 not ensured that the youngest children are assigned a key person as required, to support transitions and build their confidence as they integrate into the club. This does not fully assure their well-being. n The induction process for new staff is not effective. Not all staff are confident in their understanding of the policies and procedures in place, with particular regard to the setting's policies and procedures. Although staff are aware of processes in place to follow with regard to children's medication and children's allergies, these are not followed during the club. This compromises the safety and welfare of children. n Arrangements to regularly mentor, coach and help staff to improve are not robust. Staff do not receive the ongoing support they need to fully understand their roles and what is expected of them. At times, staff stand around and do not deploy themselves well when supervising children's play. Children do not

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need to do better?

benefit from high-quality interaction, which limits enjoyment at the club. Furthermore, the leaders cannot be assured that any training staff receive has been embedded in their knowledge and reflected in their practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

ensure there is always a member of staff who holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate on site 13/04/2025

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Due date

make sure all staff have sufficient training and knowledge to report concerns and implement the safeguarding policies and procedures effectively 24/03/2025

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Due date

ensure that the policies and procedures that are in place with regards to the use of mobile phones are followed to safeguard children and staff 24/03/2025

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Due date

11 March 2025 develop key-person arrangements and provide the youngest children, and those new to the club, with even greater levels of support to help them settle 24/03/2025

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Due date

implement effective induction arrangements for staff to ensure that policies and procedures, with particular regard to safeguarding procedures, medication and complaints, are understood and followed 24/03/2025

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Due date

develop the arrangements for staff supervision to identify any training needs to help coach and mentor staff. 24/03/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2746848 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10393528 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 30 Number of children on roll 85 Name of registered person Jacqueline's Gems Childcare Services Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01322351594 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Jacqueline's Gems @ Christ Church registered in 2023. They are situated within the London Borough of Bexley. They operate before and after school, term time only. The club employs three members of staff, including the manager, of whom one member of staff holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with the manager and provider's representative about the leadership and management of the club. n The inspector observed the activities available and staff interactions. n The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Parents shared their views of the club with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

11 March 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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Inspection activities

11 March 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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