Parklands Extended Schools

Inspection of Parklands Extended Schools Parklands Primary School, Havering Rd, Romford, Essex RM1 4QU

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders understand how to engage children in a range of activities, such as physical play, creative experiences and drama, to encourage their interests. They also recognise the value of involving children in routine activities, such as preparing their own snacks, to encourage their growing independence. n Leaders recognise the importance of encouraging children to persevere and to try new things and to challenge themselves. They promote a positive approach to behaviour management. They explain that staff support children to consider how to keep themselves and other children safe and consider potential risks in their play. n Leaders describe how children have the opportunity to mix with different age groups. They understand that this supports them to consider the needs of others, to negotiate effectively and take turns. A 'Fun Agreement' sets out the vision that children will have fun, learn, be safe and have respect for others

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This provision meets requirements

while attending the out-of-school club. n Leaders value the importance of developing strong relationships with the school where the out-of-school club is located. They understand the importance of effective communication between staff to maintain consistency for children throughout their day. n Leaders prioritise working in partnership with parents and school so they are able to support the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders explain that they prioritise seeking regular parental feedback through surveys as well as verbally at the end of the sessions. n Leaders recognise the importance of staff well-being and systems are in place to ensure that staff receive regular training and are confident with the policies and procedures. They arrange for regular supervision meetings to ensure that leaders have a good understanding of the day-to-day events of the setting.

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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 2724372 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10392218 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 0 Name of registered person GSJM Sports Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07983726655 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Parklands Extended School registered in 2023 and is located in the London Borough of Havering. The setting is independently run on a school premises. Sessions are offered from 3pm until 6pm Monday to Friday during term time. The setting employs two staff.

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n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The nominated individual showed the inspector the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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1 July 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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1 July 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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