Gomer Breakfast and After School Club

Inspection of Gomer Breakfast and After School Club Gomer County Junior & Infant School, Pyrford Close, GOSPORT, Hampshire PO12 2RP

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This provision does not meet requirements

The provider does not ensure there is sufficient oversight of the club, which compromises children's safety. For example, staffing arrangements do not always meet the needs of all children and promote their safety. In addition, staff's understanding of risk assessment is poor. For instance, they do not always recognise hazards or take prompt enough action to maintain a safe environment for children.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Despite this, children arrive happy and enthusiastically talk about their day to staff, who listen with interest. Children confidently put away their belongings and seek out their friends to engage in the activities that staff provide. For example, they enjoy colouring sheets with pictures of their favourite characters. This sparks conversations about what colours they will need to complete the picture. Children benefit from time outside, where they take part in physical activities, such as climbing and manoeuvring across apparatus. This supports children's balance and co-ordination skills.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Generally, children play well together. However, staff are not always available to support children's behaviour well enough. For example, at times, children become upset when playing with their friends, which goes unnoticed by staff. This impacts on children's emotional well-being.

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need to do better?

n The provider does not ensure that staffing arrangements meet the needs of all children and keep them safe. Although the adult-to-child staffing ratio is met, arrangements for cover in the event of staff absence are not robust, and there is not enough consideration given to the effective supervision of children. For example, due to the limited number of staff available, they do not always ensure that all children are engaged in the activities on offer. This leads to children wandering around the club aimlessly. During these times, children climb on unsafe apparatus, throw toys across the room and hide under tables. n The provider does not support staff well enough to help them manage children's challenging behaviour effectively. Consequently, children's time at the club is frequently disrupted due to the number of incidents that staff need to respond to. For example, children wait long periods of time for their snack and to go

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outside, while staff are trying to resolve conflict with others. As a result, children become restless, disruptive and hurt their peers. This compromises children safety and well-being. n The provider notified Ofsted of a significant incident, which was discussed during the inspection. Following the incident, the provider has taken action to review

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need to do better?

30 April 2025 risk assessments and safety procedures when children transition to and from the outside area. For example, staff complete regular head counts to make sure they account for all children. However, not all risk assessments are effective. For instance, staff do not ensure that medication is stored out of reach of children. In addition, they do not remind parents of the rules and risks of using mobile phones in the club. This presents a risk to children's safety. n Children enjoy healthy snacks at the club. However, staff are not consistent in supporting children's personal hygiene. For example, children do not wash their hands before eating. They pick up chopped fruit with their fingers from bowls and pass it to their friends. This does not promote children's good health and increases the risk of spreading illness and infection. n Despite the weaknesses, staff fully understand child protection policies and

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procedures. For example, they are aware of the possible signs that may indicate children are at risk of harm and who to report it too. This includes the procedures they would follow if they were concerned about the conduct of another member of staff. Those with overall leadership for safeguarding and child protection, demonstrate their ability to work in partnership with other agencies effectively. n The provider and the staff team know children well. They work in partnership with the host school effectively. For example, all children are escorted to the club by their class teacher, where there is a good exchange of key information. Staff consider children's views and interests. For instance, children have the opportunity to suggest what activities they would like to have at the club. This helps children to gain a sense of belonging and know that their opinions matter. n Parents speak highly of the club and the staff team. They report that their

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children are happy to attend and have good bonds with staff. Children say that they like coming to the club to play games with their friends and play outside on the climbing apparatus.

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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

30 April 2025 improve oversight of the provision, to ensure staffing arrangements meet the needs of all children and assure their safety 14/05/2025

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Due date

implement support for staff to ensure children's behaviour is managed consistently and effectively 14/05/2025

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Due date

ensure that risk assessments identify and address potential hazards to minimise the risk of harm to children 14/05/2025

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Due date

implement good hygiene practices and ensure that staff promote children's good health and hygiene at all times, with particular regard to hand washing. 14/05/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336746 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10400060 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 45 Number of children on roll 58 Name of registered person Woodpeckers Childcare Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07930309332 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2020

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Information about this early years setting

Gomer Breakfast and After School Club registered in 2006. It is located in Gomer Infant School in Gosport, Hampshire and is part of Woodpeckers Childcare Ltd. The breakfast club operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 9am, and the after- school club operates Monday to Friday from 3.10pm to 5.45pm, term time only. There are four members of staff employed by the club to work directly with the children.

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke with the provider about the leadership and management of the setting. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at 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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