Play Pals Childcare (North West)

Play Pals Childcare (North West) St. Peters C of E Primary School, Kildare Street, Hindley, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN2 3HY

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Staff are well qualified and have a wealth of experience working within the education profession. Many of the staff work at the host school and know the children well, creating stability for children and their families.  Staff create a welcoming environment where children can play and engage with their friends after a busy day at school. This helps to secure children's regular attendance and enthusiasm to come to the club.  Parent partnerships are in place. Parents are very complimentary about the care and activities their children are provided with on a daily basis. They are asked to contribute their thoughts on the club and how the service could be improved.  Partnerships with the host school and the neighbouring school are good. They share a wealth of information about the children. This helps them settle and supports them to continue their learning through fun play experiences.  The management team completes a process of self-evaluation. This is accurate and

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This provision is good

details plans to drive the service forward.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for younger children to build new social groups with children of a similar age are not fully promoted as well as possible.  The impact of training has not yet been reviewed to help raise staff's practice to outstanding.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 increase opportunities for younger children to build new friendships with children of similar ages  enhance the review of the impact of training and raise practice to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the club's facilities, observed activities inside and outdoors and discussed the systems for planning children's play experiences.  The inspector held a meeting with the registered individual and club manager to discuss their current procedure for self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including the extensive range of policies. She also viewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working in the club and discussed the support staff receive through supervision sessions.  The inspector spoke to members of staff, a group of parents and children during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff have attended safeguarding training and are kept up to date with changes to guidance. Staff have a good awareness of the procedures that are in place to identify risks to children and protect them from harm. Systems for safe recruitment are in place and ongoing suitability checks are completed. These procedures contribute to staff creating a safe and welcoming space for children to play. The manager and deputy lead the staff team effectively. Overall, the manager monitors staff's practice and supports them in their roles through supervision sessions. Staff work well with parents, particularly when children have specific medical needs. Robust procedures are in place for the administration of medication to ensure children's well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff provide resources and activities suitable for children of all ages and stages of development. This means children's play opportunities are good and varied. Staff encourage children to guide their own play experiences and support them through warm positive interactions. Staff help children to develop a 'have a go' attitude and to persevere in order to achieve a goal they think is impossible. For example, at the beginning of the term children can only swing across a couple of the monkey bars. With encouragement and praise they try and try again until they succeed and reach the other side. Children are delighted and enjoy sharing their achievement. Staff make good use of daily conversations with parents to share children's experiences. Children play a range of physical team games, such as football, where they generally learn about team spirit and good sportsmanship. Children have a range of activities where they can build on their existing

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

skills, such as drawing and writing. Outside, they make patterns on the walls using water and paintbrushes. Indoors, they enjoy quieter times where they create their artistic pictures using a variety of writing tools. Staff observe children at play and use the knowledge they gain to build on what they know children can already do. This means children continue to build on their skills and are supported to learn new ones.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is very good. They are kind, caring and thoughtful. Children enjoy making a secret goodbye card for a child who is emigrating. Older children talk about creating the card. They have memories of the time they spent at the club and the good friendships they have made. Staff have clear boundaries and rules which they teach the children very well. For example, at the beginning of the term some children left toys and resources out, creating a messy place to play. Staff have reinforced the importance of tidying up their toys so that play spaces are safe and inviting. All children have a key person. Children demonstrate their close attachments and familiarity with the staff team. They are confident individuals and their emotional well-being is promoted well. Staff are attentive to children who are new to the club. This means that children settle quickly and enjoy their time there. Children develop good independence skills and are actively involved

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

in routines, such as teatime. They adopt good hygiene practices and are provided with healthy, nutritious meals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481339 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 994705 Type of provision Out of school provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 80 Number of children on roll 132 Name of registered person Play Pals Childcare (North West)

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Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 01942 258647

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Play Pals Childcare (North West) was re-registered in 2014. The club is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 8.55am and from 3.15pm until 6pm, during term time only. There are 11 members of childcare staff, including the manager. Of these, eight hold an appropriate qualification at level 2 or level 3.

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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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