BSO Bascule

Strengths

• The pedagogical policy is complete and staff are familiar with it and work in accordance with it
• All staff hold a valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and have been registered in the Childcare Personnel Register in a timely manner
• The safety and health policy is complete, up to date, and staff have been involved in its development
• The domestic violence and child abuse reporting code meets all requirements
• The complaints procedure has been documented in writing and meets the established requirements
• The location is affiliated with the Childcare Disputes Committee

Violations

• No parent committee has been established at the location, despite this being mandatory (Article 1.58(1) of the Childcare Act). The provider invokes the exemption regulation for small locations with demonstrable efforts.

Summary

The annual inspection by GGD Drenthe of after-school care (BSO) Bascule in Nieuw-Amsterdam presents a predominantly positive picture. The location meets most quality requirements, including pedagogical climate, staff and groups, safety and health, and largely parental rights. One violation was identified: the location does not have a parent committee, despite repeated efforts by the organisation to recruit parents. The provider invokes the exemption regulation for small locations (maximum 50 children) with demonstrable efforts. No recovery offers were made. The GGD advises the municipal executive to enforce in accordance with the enforcement policy.