Home from Home Kids Club

Inspection of Home from Home Kids Club Fawbert & Barnards (Undl) Primary School, London Road, HARLOW CM17 0DA

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This provision meets requirements

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this bright and welcoming club. Children arrive with bubbling enthusiasm as they quickly place their belongings on the bench and go in search of their friends. They show wonderfully secure attachments to the kind and caring staff who work at the club. They tell them about their day and what they have been doing. Staff reciprocate with open-ended dialogue that shows a genuine interest in what children have to say.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are incredibly settled at this club. They describe how safe they feel and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. Children make confident and independent choices about their time at the club. Staff provide a range of opportunities that offer choice and freedom. Children are comfortable as they use all areas of the club. They design games, choose where to spend time and what to do. This allows children to solve their own problems without interference from adults.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff value children's voices and ideas. Children and staff have created charters detailing the expected behaviours for both staff and children. Staff act as positive role models and children monitor the charter to ensure staff keep to their word. In turn, expectations for children are fairly and consistently applied by adults. As a result, behaviour is exemplary and relationships are positive and respectful.

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n Leaders are tenacious in their efforts to keep children safe. Staff provide children with safety information on a regular basis, including how to stay safe online and recognise signs of grooming. Adults support children to feel safe, which means children know that help is available from staff if they ever feel unsafe or at risk. n The provider has a clear vision for children and has an outstanding approach to delivering the best experiences for children who attend. She recognises the important experiences that children need in modern Britain. Children benefit from the club in the most positive ways. They develop good social skills, learn to make independent choices, share ideas and opinions and engage in healthy lifestyles. They learn how to keep themselves safe and when to seek out trusted adults for help. n Children engage in highly energetic physical play outside. They play running races, create obstacle courses and play cricket. Children approach outdoor play

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with great positivity. They embrace the opportunities that the large play space offers. n During school holidays, children explore the wider community. They visit local spaces, such as local paddling pools. Children enjoy baking sessions, gardening

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23 April 2025 and movie themed days. They experience a broad range of experiences that support their interests and ideas. n Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals. Staff encourage children to eat their meals and ensure they eat fruit before having sweet treats. Staff talk to children about healthy choices and the importance of staying hydrated. n Children engage well in the range of activities on offer. They make play dough, construct models with small bricks and colour by numbers. Children speak with enthusiasm about what they are doing. They describe to their friends how they have made a spider mobile for their friend and the materials they have used. n Parents speak highly of the club and the staff. Parents feel that communication is excellent and the club is very well organised. They have complete trust in staff to keep children safe and know that children enjoy their time at the club. n Children express how much they enjoy attending the club. They say they feel

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incredibly safe and that they trust adults to take care of them and keep them safe. They explain the rules of the club and how both staff and children have to follow them. Children show kindness to others and demonstrate that they value and respect the views and opinions of others. n Leaders have a clear vision and purpose for operating the club. The provider has exceptionally high standards and is ambitious for all children that attend. There is a clear scrutiny around recruiting only the best staff to work with children and this is reflected in the commitment to staff development and ongoing support.

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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 2719985 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10380782 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 40 Number of children on roll 77 Name of registered person Reynolds, Linda Pauline

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reference number

Telephone number 07512201850 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Home from Home Kids Club registered in 2022 and is located in Old Harlow, Essex. The club operates Monday to Friday, between 3.15pm and 6pm, during term time. It also operates during school holidays between 7.30am and 6pm. The club employs nine staff, of whom four hold qualifications at level 2 or above.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Staff spoke to the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection and shared their views about the club. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children, both indoors and outdoors. n Several parents spoke to the inspector and their views were taken into account. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the club. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.

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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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23 April 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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