Hardwick 3.15 Cambourne

Inspection of Hardwick 3.15 Cambourne Hardwick And Cambourne Community School, Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6FL

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Not met (enforcement)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

There are significant weaknesses in the oversight of the club. The provider has failed to put in place recruitment checks for new staff. Therefore, Ofsted cannot be assured that staff working at the club are suitable to do so. The provider does not ensure that children's welfare is understood. Furthermore, the ongoing suitability of existing staff is unchecked. The management team is significantly confused about their safeguarding duties. The provider has failed to act on concerns that have been raised directly with them. The lack of support for the management team has a negative impact on their ability to fulfil their roles. The provider is failing to meet many other requirements of their registration and, as a result, children are at risk of harm. Therefore, Ofsted has suspended the registration of the club for six weeks.

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This provision does not meet requirements

On the day of the inspection, staff welcomed children when they arrived from their classroom. Children settled quickly and happily greeted their friends. They interact positively with staff, responding easily to their gentle humour. In general, staff know the children well and provide a range of activities for them to enjoy after their day at school. The staff team are keen to make sure the activities are fun and take account of the children's interests.

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need to do better?

n The provider does not follow recruitment processes for all new staff to determine their suitability for the role. They have not ensured that an enhanced criminal records check is in place for new members of staff. n The provider has failed to put arrangements in place to check that those working with children continue to be suitable during their employment. The management team was unable to find information relating to criminal records checks, including the date the check was obtained and by whom. This does not help keep children safe. n The provider has not put an induction process in place for new staff. Therefore, new staff have not received an induction, including safeguarding training, to help them fully understand their responsibilities and to provide the necessary support. This does not ensure children's welfare. n The culture of safeguarding is poor. The management team has not recorded concerns about children or staff working with children. The management team

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need to do better?

has escalated concerns within the club to the provider and no action has been taken. Furthermore, the management team has been slow to escalate concerns externally. This does not ensure children's well-being and safety. n The staff team does not benefit from effective supervision in their roles. This means that gaps in staff knowledge and practice are not targeted. The provider

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need to do better?

23 June 2025 has not ensured that staff have the support and coaching they need. Staff are overwhelmed with their duties. This puts pressure on staff and does not support their well-being. Also, staff do not have the opportunity to discuss any concerns about children or staff working with children. The provider has failed to foster an open culture of safeguarding that helps protect children from harm. n Required records have not been effectively maintained and are incomplete. For example, information about children and their families is missing. In addition, safeguarding concerns have not been sufficiently recorded, and concerns are not being clearly monitored. This means the provider is not safely and efficiently managing records to ensure the needs of all children are met. n The provider does not follow the complaints procedure nor do they ensure that complaints are accurately logged, along with a record of any outcomes.

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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 recruitment procedures are robust, and all new staff are subject to rigorous vetting processes to determine their suitability for the role 14/07/2025

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ensure that every member of staff working with children has an enhanced criminal records check 14/07/2025

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ensure you record all required information regarding staff qualifications and suitability checks 14/07/2025

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put arrangements in place to check that those working with children continue to be suitable during their employment 14/07/2025

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23 June 2025 ensure all new staff receive an induction training to help them fully understand their roles and responsibilities 14/07/2025

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ensure all staff, including the lead practitioner for safeguarding, fully understand the safeguarding policies 14/07/2025

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Due date

implement appropriate supervision for all staff to identify training needs and put in place the coaching and support needed to enable them to fulfil their roles 14/07/2025

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Due date

maintain records and information effectively to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting and ensure children's safety; ensure records are accessible and available 14/07/2025

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Due date

ensure required records are maintained with information about a child's full name, date of birth, name and address of every parent and/or carer who is known, which parent(s) and or carer(s) the child normally lives with and emergency contact details for parents and/or carers 14/07/2025

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Due date

keep a log of any complaints and record the outcome of any investigation into the complaint. 14/07/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493433 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10361446 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 34 Number of children on roll 41 Name of registered person Hardwick 3.15 Club Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07787910490 Date of previous inspection 17 July 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Hardwick 3.15 Cambourne registered in 2015 and is situated in Hardwick And Cambourne Community School in Cambridge. It is a registered charity managed by a voluntary committee. The club employs four members of childcare staff, of whom two hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday, during school term times. Sessions are from 8am to 9am, and from 3pm to 6pm.

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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 Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and the children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual/registered individual about the leadership and management of the setting.

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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

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