FUNDA Sports, Physical Activity Holiday Camps & Childcare

& Childcare

Unique reference number (URN): 2748909 Address: Castercliff Primary Academy, Marsden Hall Road North, Nelson, BB9 8JJ Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 18/08/2023 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: FUNDA Education & Childcare Ltd

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage statutory framework and place children at the centre of decision-making. They carefully consider the impact of their actions to ensure they continually improve children's experiences and outcomes. Leaders have established effective systems to monitor, review and evaluate the quality of the provision. They use this process to accurately identify priorities for improvement and implement meaningful changes. For example, they have recently enhanced the snacks and light tea provided to offer children a more nutritionally balanced menu.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders demonstrate a clear commitment to continuous improvement. They provide high- quality supervision, training and professional development that enhances staff knowledge, skills and confidence. Leaders regularly observe practice to identify individual training needs and create opportunities for staff to take on additional responsibilities that support career progression. Leaders have identified the need to strengthen the leadership capacity of setting managers and are implementing targeted strategies to develop their effectiveness. They also promote collaborative working, encourage shared responsibility across the team and consider individual workloads to support staff wellbeing. As a result, staff feel valued, well supported and confident in their roles.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders recognise the importance of effective partnership working and have established positive relationships with the host school. They continue to develop communication with families by exploring more effective ways to share feedback. They provide regular updates, promoting consistent and meaningful engagement. Leaders also ensure continuity of support for all children, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those facing barriers to wellbeing. They use information, such as care plans, and individual support plans provided by the school. Robust recruitment procedures, a comprehensive induction programme and detailed performance guidance ensure staff are well prepared for their roles. Regular observations and an embedded culture of constructive feedback further strengthen practice. Leaders respond proactively to local needs and demonstrate a clear understanding of the setting's context, including safeguarding,

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with leaders and staff members during the inspection.

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About this inspection

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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About this inspection

There were no early years children present and/or on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors evaluate and grade only leadership and governance, as there is no reliable evidence from other evaluation areas through which to assess the impact on children. Marsden Hall Road North Nelson BB9 8JJ Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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About this inspection

Registered person: FUNDA Education & Childcare Ltd

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About this inspection

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:15 - 09:00,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:15 - 17:30,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 09:00 - 13:00

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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