Appledore Out of School Club

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is inadequate • The provider has failed to address the action set at the previous two inspections and still does not ensure that Ofsted has been notified of any changes to the committee, so that Ofsted can carry out suitability checks for all committee members.

This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements. • The committee does not challenge or support the manager to improve the provision. • The manager, who is also the designated safeguarding lead, does not know the procedure to follow should there be an allegation against a member of staff or committee member.

It has the following strengths • Children form warm and trusting relationships w...ith staff and make friends with each other. They display a strong sense of belonging as they arrive at the club. Staff help children to respect each other's opinions when they play together.

This reinforces their self-confidence and emotional well-being. • Partnerships with parents and the host school are strong. Staff have a very good relationship with parents, carers and teachers, and share information about the children in their care.

This helps them to work in harmony and support children well. • Children are stimulated by the wide range of resources they can choose for themselves to play with, indoors and out. They have space and time in the session to select a variety of activities and play independently or as part of a group.

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