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2002 OFSTED Inspection
to Ensure Providers Met the New Standards
EXCELLED in Standard 3 -
Care, Learning & Play
2003 OFSTED Inspection
to judge QUALITY of SERVICE
We Have Always Set Ourselves High Standards Which Are Reviewed Regularly
The Inspection outcome was reflected in the comments made by the OFSTED Inspector:-
An EXCELLENT Playscheme with Outstanding Provision
ORGANISATION
Fantastic operational procedures
Staff are very aware of their roles and responsibilities
POLICIES and PROCEDURES
High standard of documentation for staff and parents/carers
CARE, LEARNING & PLAY
Excellent range of activities which are adaptable and suitable for all ages/abilities
Children have freedom of choice and are involved in planning the play programme
Children are able, and encouraged, to use their initiative and imagination
FOOD AND DRINK
Good awareness of allergies and dietary requirements
STAFF
Staff induction procedures are good and training is updated regularly
Well organised and work well together as a team to provide a variety of activities
Good staff/child interaction - staff actually play with the children!
SAFETY
A warm, welcoming and stimulating environment
Good safety awareness and risk assessments
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Positively promote equal opportunities for all children
Excellent co-operative play across age and gender groups
EQUIPMENT
Extensive range of equipment which is accessible and updated regularly
The variety of activities and range of resources allow children to self select in play
BEHAVIOUR POLICY
Staff use praise and encouragement to promote good behaviour
SPECIAL NEEDS
Good liaison with parents/carers and other organisations
Staff have good awareness of individual needs
Staff actively and appropriately support children with special needs
BUT THE MOST PLEASING COMMENT OF ALL - AND THE REASON WE ARE SO SUCCESSFUL
CHILDREN ENJOY BEING HERE!
2006 OFSTED Inspection
OVER AND ABOVE WHAT IS REQUIRED IN ALL STANDARDS
CHILDREN
Are happy, confident and secure throughout the playscheme
Use an abundance of vibrant, safe, good quality,
age-appropriate toys, furniture and equipment.
Age groups interact with each other
STAFF
Are supportive, cheerful, versatile and enthusiastic
SETTING
Interesting, fun and challenging activities - lots of wonderful things going on
Excellent information displays for children and parents/carers
Parent/carer liaison and information exchange
Excellent steps taken to minimise health & safety issues
Skills flourish because the group consciously
does not abandon children to television, video games,
computers or other single person electronic toys
A VIBRANT SETTING
2008 OFSTED Inspection
CHILDREN
Are provided with many opportunities to help them
make good progress across all areas of their learning,
whilst having fun and developing their own hobbies and interests
STAFF
Create a welcoming environment which ensures resources are easily accessible,
thus providing every child with the ability to direct their own play and learning
Dedicated staff know the children well and observe their daily play,
using these observations to ensure each child's needs are being fully met.
SETTING
Offers children a stimulating environment in which to explore,
make friends and pursue interests and hobbies
ACTIVITIES
Are flexible with staff developing children's understanding
of the world around them through well targeted, current themes and topic
Sensitive care is used to promote all children's abilities and life skills
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