Early years · Early years inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Wizkids Club (West Croydon)
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- Group verified
Wizkids Club Ltd
- Group reference verified
RP533116
- Inspection date verified
23 Sept 2025
- Inspectors verified
Laura Brewer
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Not met
- Postcode verified
CR0 3RA
- Name on report verified
Wizkids Club (West Croydon)
- URN verified
2788585
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The provider has successfully addressed the actions identified at the previous inspection. p.2
- Secure arrangements are now in place to support children's safety and welfare, and regulatory requirements are met. p.2
- The provider is committed to improving the setting further by focusing on staff professional development to support ongoing, continuous improvement. p.2
- Children enjoy coming to the club and take part in a range of activities. p.2
- They make friends and play well together. p.2
- They work as a team, for example, when building models, and take turns during games. p.2
- They are proud of what they achieve and enjoy celebrating with others. p.2
- Children also enjoy looking at books and like having quiet time to read. p.2
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 415
- shorter than usual (typical 729)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 56, typical 57
- Average sentence
- 13 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection of Wizkids Club (West Croydon) Unit 5, 46 Pitlake, Croydon, Surrey CR0 3RA
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Met
Previous inspection Not Met (enforcement)
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This provision meets requirements
n The provider has successfully addressed the actions identified at the previous inspection. Secure arrangements are now in place to support children's safety and welfare, and regulatory requirements are met. The provider is committed to improving the setting further by focusing on staff professional development to support ongoing, continuous improvement. n Children enjoy coming to the club and take part in a range of activities. They make friends and play well together. They work as a team, for example, when building models, and take turns during games. They are proud of what they achieve and enjoy celebrating with others. Children also enjoy looking at books and like having quiet time to read. n Children are eager to share their views with the inspector. They say staff are kind and that they enjoy the activities on offer. Children understand the club's safety rules and can explain them clearly. They speak with excitement about
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This provision meets requirements
making cupcakes and going to the cinema when attending the holiday club. n Staff build positive relationships with children and make sure the environment is safe and secure. They take time to listen to children and praise their efforts. Staff also support children with their homework and offer helpful guidance when needed. n Staff have clear expectations for children's behaviour and offer lots of praise and encouragement. Children understand the routines and the expectations. Children are polite and use good manners. They play cooperatively with each other and learn to share resources. n Children learn healthy habits, like washing their hands before eating. They are given healthy meals and snacks in good amounts. Children enjoy their food, and staff talk with them about healthy eating. n Parents speak positively about the club. They say their children enjoy attending and that the staff are friendly and professional. The club works closely with
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This provision meets requirements
parents to understand and meet each child's needs.
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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 2788585 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10416275 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 40 Number of children on roll 8 Name of registered person Wizkids Club Ltd
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reference number
Telephone number 03335774500 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2025
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Information about this early years setting
Wizkids Club (West Croydon) registered in 2024. It operates within the London Borough of Croydon. During term time, the club provides a breakfast club from 7am to 9am and an after-school club from 3pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday. It also runs a holiday club between 7am to 7pm and includes Saturday mornings. The club employs three members of staff. All staff hold a relevant qualification at level 3 and above.
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Inspection activities
n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n The provider showed the inspector around the premises, they discussed how the club is organised and the experiences provided for children. n The inspector observed the activity provision provided and staff interactions with children. n Staff, parents and children shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector spoke with the provider about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of staff qualifications and suitability checks.
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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
23 September 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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