Acorn & Oaktrees

Acorn & Oaktrees Parkfield Primary School, Harold Street,Middleton, Manchester, Lancs., M24 4AF

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2018 17 November 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 Staff are well qualified and experienced. They explain how they provide play experiences for children that promote their interests and complement their learning in school.  The owner describes how she follows safe recruitment procedures and suitability checks. All staff understand how to keep children safe and know what action to take if they have concerns about a child's welfare.  Staff explain how they help children to make positive choices and live healthy lifestyles. This includes providing children with nutritious and balanced snacks and drinks, regular exercise and fresh air.  Staff talk about how they work in partnership with parents, the school and other professionals. They describe how they ensure there is effective communication as children move between home and the settings.  Staff work flexibly to meet the changing needs of families. They explain how they seek and act upon feedback about how the setting can improve.

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The provision meets requirements

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 viewed the area of the building used by the setting.  The inspector spoke to staff during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the arrangements for safeguarding and how children are kept safe.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, policies and procedures, risk assessments, children's records, qualifications and suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316353 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1103669 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 5 - 11 Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 1 Name of registered person Patricia Lancaster

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Date of previous inspection 17 November 2014 Telephone number 07731086139

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Acorns & Oaktrees registered in 2000 and operates within Parkfield Primary School, Middleton, near Manchester. It is open on Monday to Friday, from 8am to 8.45am and from 3.15pm to 5.30pm, during term time only. There are two members of staff, both of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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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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