Palace For All

Inspection of Palace For All The Markfield Project, Markfield Road, London N15 4RB

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Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

Staff are committed to creating a welcoming and safe space for children to relax, play and socialise. Children arrive happily as they are warmly greeted off the bus by the staff on site. They are also accompanied on the journey by staff who support them with sensitivity. This is so that they can start their day feeling secure and confident. Children having fun is a focus and priority so that they are engaged and included. Staff are aware of children's different communication styles and body language and are attentive and responsive when they need extra support. Staff listen carefully to children so that they feel seen and heard and each child receives the attention they need. Staff show patience as they teach children to communicate. They encourage children to be kind to each other and praise them when they achieve this.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy both a calm and stimulating environment, where they develop their physical and creative skills. Their interests are highly valued and thoughtfully included in the planning of activities. Children run, climb, balance and play on the swings and zip wire in the outdoor play area. Staff supervise children closely, providing encouragement and praise that helps to develop their confidence. For children who are not so physically able to join in, staff provide alternative activities, including large ball pools and a sensory room that children really enjoy.

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This provision meets requirements

Children show good levels of concentration as they sit at the creative and sensory activity. This has been cleverly designed with a canopy above the table to provide a sense of enclosure. This encourages children who respond better to this environment to take part and so that they can concentrate and engage with the resources. Children paint bubble wrap across the hoops and stick shapes together to make flowers. Staff sensitively demonstrate how this is achieved. They use this time to reflect and relax with the children.

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need to do better?

n The provider and staff are highly reflective and aware of the requirements of the registration. Immediate action was taken to address areas for improvement raised at the last inspection. The provider notified Ofsted about a significant incident without delay. The team have worked closely together to ensure all areas of the premises are safe and secure to protect children's safety and well- being. n The provider works closely with staff and children. Observations of staff practice help to ensure staff understand their responsibilities. This includes interactions with children and so that staff can continue to build on their knowledge and skills. Staff say that they are fully committed to working here and that their well-

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need to do better?

31 July 2025 being is supported. As a result, many staff have worked here for extended periods with some staff coming back and working voluntarily when needed. n Staff provide an inclusive environment for children. They confidently challenge any negative stereotypes and teach children about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The provider ensures that children who require additional support receive sensitive care from staff who know them well. High staff-to-child ratios mean that staff can work closely with children to encourage their curiosity, concentration and enjoyment. n Children demonstrate high levels of emotional well-being and show confidence in group situations. Staff help children to express themselves and name their emotions. They support children's growing emotional regulation by showing

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empathy and validating their feelings. Staff actively encourage children's participation and promote positive behaviour and values, such as kindness towards others. n Staff give high priority to children's physical development and children have free access to the large outdoor area. Children run with enthusiasm and learn to balance as they skilfully control the football. Staff supervise and work very closely with each child during this activity. Staff ensure that a wide range of resources are available to meet children's individual developmental needs. n Well-planned transitions throughout the day, including for snack and lunchtimes, mean that children respond positively to the routine. Staff teach children the importance of hygiene, such as handwashing, before eating. They sit with children and talk with them while making sure they are safe and that there are no choking hazards. Parents provide children with packed lunches, and drinks

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need to do better?

are readily available to keep children hydrated. Staff meet children's dietary needs, allergies and intolerances and are trained to administer medication appropriately. n The provider follows safe recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff working with children are suitable. They communicate clearly with staff, who are trained in safeguarding and able to follow effective risk assessment procedures. Revised and robust procedures are in place for lone working and assessing risk in the environment, both indoors and outdoors. This helps to ensure children's safety. n The provider is committed to providing good-quality, inclusive care. They make effective use of funding to meet the needs of children. Children are allocated a key person, who shares valuable information about children's individual care needs with parents so that these can be met from the outset. This includes well- being and progress. Some staff members also work at the children's school and

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maintain a regular dialogue with children's teachers. This helps to ensure consistency and continuity in children's care. n Parents say that they are supported extremely well by the provider who 'always makes herself available'. They value the knowledgeable and nurturing team and appreciate how well each member of staff knows their child. Parents trust staff to keep their children safe and can see children's confidence and social skills developing. Staff offer close support to families with high regard for children's, happiness, care and well-being.

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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 EY493530 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10364327 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 41 Number of children on roll 37 Name of registered person P.A.L.A.C.E. For All Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 02075611689 Date of previous inspection 12 August 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Palace For All registered in 2015. The playscheme operates from The Markfield Community Project. They operate during school holidays, this includes four weeks over the summer and during Easter and half terms. The setting operates from 10.30am to 3.30pm. The setting provides care primarily for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children are transported from their homes to the setting in minibuses and are driven home again at the end of the day. There are 27 members of staff, including the provider and sessional staff, working with children. The provider holds a degree in secondary school education. The majority of staff have training or experience in caring for children with SEND.

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Inspection activities

n The provider spoke with the inspector about the leadership and management of the holiday playscheme. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the provider and the operations manager. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the provider in the outdoor play area. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The provider showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. They also shared a variety of documents to demonstrate how they manage children's health and safety in the setting. n The inspector talked with staff and parents at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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