PLAYtarium at Sacred HeartOfsted report card, 6 Oct 2026

PLAYtarium at Sacred Heart

Unique reference number (URN): 2789626 Address: Sacred Heart Rc Primary School, Langford Drive, Luton, LU2 9AJ Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 25/06/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Playtarium Ltd

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders explain how staff share information with families during daily discussions. In addition, they state that they provide parents with newsletters where staff can share children's experiences in the club as well as changes to policies and procedures. Leaders discuss how they work with families from the start to gather extensive information about children's needs, and how this allows them to make careful adaptations to support children's safety. For example, snacks are prepared so that they consider any allergens that children may have.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders explain how staff support children to behave appropriately at the club. Staff mirror the school's behaviour expectations to provide a consistent approach. In addition, leaders discuss how children are involved in establishing club rules that promote respectful and safe behaviours. Leaders discuss how they support staff practice through formal supervision meetings and by providing staff with access to a wealth of online training opportunities. Leaders explain how they have oversight of this process to ensure that all statutory training is conducted within the required timescales.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders explain the processes that the club staff follow to ensure that the environment, routines and activities remain safe for staff and children. Staff complete daily risk assessments based on the ever-changing needs of children who attend. For example, leaders have introduced a radio system for staff to communicate with one another. This ensures that children remain in sight and hearing of staff at all times.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders discuss how they consider the needs of children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities when organising the play environment. For example, the club has a quiet area where children can relax and regulate their emotions after a busy day at school.

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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 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 only evaluate and grade leadership and governance as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess the impact on children of other evaluation areas. Langford Drive Luton LU2 9AJ

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About this inspection

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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About this inspection

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:45 - 08:45,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:30 - 18:00

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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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Urgent improvement

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