Blackbird Leys Adventure Playground (BLAP) After School Club

  • Orchard Meadow School: direct access from school playing field
  • Pegasus School: we run a walking bus each day to bring children safely to BLAP (cost: £1 extra)
  • Other schools: children either make their own way or are brought by their parent/carer

Ofsted Information

Current judgement
Met
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted URN
EY474853Link to latest Ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
DatetypeOutcome
24/06/2016Inspection (Childcare Register)Met
24/05/2017Inspection (Childcare Register)Not Met (with actions)
09/07/2018Inspection (Childcare Register)Met
08/06/2021Inspection (Childcare Register)Met
19/08/2022Inspection (Childcare Register)Not Met (with actions)
16/02/2023Inspection (Childcare Register)Met

Who to contact

Contact Name
Ms Sarah Wain
Contact Position
Play and Project Leader
Telephone
01865 236646 01865 236646 01865 429036 01865 429036
E-mail
blap76@yahoo.co.uk
Website
https://blap.org.uk/
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Where to go

Name
Blackbird Leys Adventure Playground
Address
Blackbird Leys Road
Oxford
Oxfordshire
Postcode
OX4 6HW
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Notes

Usual entrance at side of playground accessed from behind community centre and next to old swimming pool Access also from Cuddesdon Way but usually locked.

Costs

Costs
£3  After school per session
Details
  • Orchard Meadow School: direct access from school playing field
  • Pegasus School: we run a walking bus each day to bring children safely to BLAP (cost: £1 extra)
  • Other schools: children either make their own way or are brought by their parent/carer

Availability

Age Ranges
8 to 13 years
young leaders !4 plus volunteer once a week and receive training
Other notes

Each individual would need to have parents talking with staff to ensure they are happy with the amount of help we could provide

Additional Information

Providing services to
Children
Disabled children/young people
Notes

Each individual would need to have parents talking with staff to ensure they are happy with the amount of help we could provide

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair access
Yes
Details
The Adventure Playground is accessible but some pieces of equipment may be more of a problem without adult assistance. Inside all on one level
Special Needs provision
Yes
Special Needs Experience
Allergies
Physical disability
Moderate learning difficulties
Dyslexia
ADHD
Asthma
Speech, language and communication difficulties
Aspergers syndrome or autistic spectrum disorders
Epipen Trained (severe allergy reaction)
Diabetes Type 2: diet
Cerebral Palsy
Behaviour, emotional or social difficulties
Vision impairment
Glue Ear
Mental Health issues eg anxiety, depression, OCD...
Cystic Fibrosis
Downs syndrome
Disabilities affecting mobility
Eczema
Global Developmental Delay
Diabetes Type 1: blood glucose testing and injecting insulin
Dyspraxia
Hearing Impairment
Epilepsy
Provision for special dietary needs
Yes
Experience
Yes
Details
We provide snacks after school and will provide for dietary requirements eg. no eggs, etc but also provide a vegetarian or \Halal alternative
Can make special cultural provisions
Details
We are very keen to celebrate diversity. We make sure there are always appropriate snacks at the after school sessions . Normally children would help prepare and also do lots of cooking but durig the pandemic these are all prepared carefully and served by our staff

Childcare Information

Funded Places

2 year old funding
No
3 & 4 year old funding (Universal - 15 Hours)
No
3 & 4 year old funding (Extended - 30 Hours)
No

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday - Friday 2:30pm 5:30pm
Facilities
Messy Play Area
Visit & Outings
Large Garden
0 - 1 steps into building
Accessible toilet
Accessible changing facilities
Arts and crafts
Quiet room/area
Computer
Playroom
Climbing Frame
Dressing up
Sandpit
Cooking
Slide

School Pickups

Does offer school pickups

Schools
Pegasus Primary School
Details
During the pandemic Walking bus leaves Pegasus School each day from the playground but parents MUST contact BLAP to let them know children who will use this service From Orchard Meadow children walk across the school field but parents have to have filled in a special form so form teachers know of this arrangement

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