Premier Watchlytes Wrap Around Care

Inspection of Premier Watchlytes Wrap Around Care Watchlytes Jmi School, Watchlytes, Welwyn Garden City AL7 2AZ

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders explain how they prioritise staff development and well-being from the outset. The setting's ethos is effectively communicated and reinforced through its culture code. This underpins day-to-day practice. Staff receive regular supervision meetings and access to a wide range of high-quality professional development opportunities. Leaders closely monitor the impact of training using targeted challenges to ensure that new knowledge and skills are consistently embedded. This helps to improve children's experiences. n Leaders understand the importance of working in partnership with children, parents, and teachers to promote positive behaviour through a consistent and collaborative approach. They discuss how staff incorporate the host school's values and rules in a child-friendly way using a fun agreement to help children understand expectations. This approach supports children to recognise and express their emotions appropriately so that they develop self-regulation skills

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and show respect for others. n Leaders describe the robust measures in place to ensure children follow a good hygiene routine. Children are given an abundance of opportunities to be energetic and develop their physical skills. They have daily use of the host school's inviting outdoor areas where they develop their balance, stamina and coordination and participate in team games, such as rounders and cricket. Leaders explain how children develop independence and a positive attitude to healthy eating by encouraging them to taste new foods and actively involving them in the preparation and serving of nutritious meals. n Leaders explain how they obtain detailed information from parents and children about their needs and interests so that staff know how to help children to feel secure. They understand the importance of implementing a flexible activity programme to take account of what children would like to do at the setting each

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day. This considers the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, adopting a fully inclusive approach. n Leaders understand the importance of conducting regular risk assessments of the areas used by children. They know the correct procedure to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare or the conduct of a member of staff. Staff receive thorough ongoing training and support to extend and embed their safeguarding knowledge.

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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 2766188 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10368738 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 20 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person Premier Agents Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07841671831 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Premier Watchlytes Wrap Around Care registered in 2024 and is independently run. The setting employs seven members of staff, two of whom hold appropriate qualifications at level 3. The setting opens from 7.45am until 8.45am and from 3.15pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the school used by the setting to gain an understanding how it is organised. n The inspector looked at a sample of key documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting and training. n The area manager and setting manager held discussions with the inspector about how they safeguard children and how they ensure they remain suitable for registration. n The inspector spoke to the headteacher of the host school. n The setting manager discussed with the inspector how she works effectively in partnership with parents and the host school.

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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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