Owls Club

Owls Club Hollins Grundy Primary School, off Hollins Lane, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 8AY

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2015 13 October 2010

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The provider has a sound knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She understands the importance of observing children to identify next steps and how to use children's interests to plan a range of suitable age- appropriate and interesting activities, which meet their individual needs.  The provider gains information from parents in order to support the children's individual care and dietary needs throughout their time at the club.  The provider explained her good understanding of how to support children's healthy development by providing opportunities to talk to the children about healthy lifestyles, providing nutritious food and daily opportunities for physical exercise.  The provider offers a welcoming environment and describes how older children involve themselves in younger children's play well to develop good communication skills.  The provider manages the setting well. The use of risk assessments ensures that any

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The provision meets requirements

potential hazards to children are identified and minimised to effectively safeguard all children.  The provider is aware of her responsibilities to safeguard children and how to implement the safeguarding policy. She is aware of the procedures to follow should any concerns arise including any allegations against the staff team. The provider follows the safe use of mobile phones as part of robust safeguarding procedures.  The provider recognises the benefits of partnership working with the children's teachers and establishes open communication links with them from the start. She demonstrates knowledge of gathering appropriate information to complement children's learning and development in the club.  The provider has implemented the recommendations set at the last inspection. This has resulted in improved observations, as well as training to help support managers to evaluate the setting. This demonstrates the capacity to improve and further develop the

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The provision meets requirements

provision. There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and provider toured the areas of the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the provider regarding their knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.  The inspector looked at various documents including children's learning records and policies.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and training of the provider and the suitability of other childcare staff.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316775 Local authority Bury Inspection number 876994

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Type of provision

Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 51 Name of provider Karen Lesley Mercer-Brown Date of previous inspection 13 October 2010 Telephone number 07801042080

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Type of provision

The Owls out of school club was registered in 1996. The club employs 5 members of childcare staff. All of these hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The club operates each weekday during term time only from 7.30am to 9.00am and from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

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Type of provision

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Type of provision

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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