South Brent Breakfast and After School Club

Inspection of South Brent Breakfast and After School Club School House, Totnes Road, SOUTH BRENT, Devon TQ10 9BP

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This provision meets requirements

n Staff are able to demonstrate a good awareness of how to plan and support early years children in the breakfast and after-school club. They have strategies in place to enable children to settle quickly. These include finding out about the children's needs and likes from parents and the school prior to the child starting, and on a daily basis as they move between the school and club. n Staff provide opportunities for children to play and relax in the large and well- equipped inside and outside environments. Equipment and the play spaces are well maintained and cared for. Staff talk about the importance of the range and quality of equipment and how they seek children's views. n Staff have high expectations of children to cooperate and take turns. Clear rules for safe and enjoyable play are well established for older children and would be adapted to meet the needs of early years children. For example, restricting time

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on the computer and games and not disturbing others during their time at these activities. n Staff can demonstrate how they support children to be independent in making choices about activities and looking after themselves. Health and well-being are promoted through their healthy food choices and access to exercise and fresh air. n Some parents have used the club over many years and talk about the wide range of activities and the support from the staff. They comment about how their children love attending and often play a game of hiding away when it is time to be collected. Staff have established strong relationships with parents and take time to discuss their children's session with them or pass on information from school. n The manager and her deputy gather the views of their current group of children and parents to try to continuously improve on what they offer. They attend training to develop their skills and are well supported by the committee.

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This provision meets requirements

n Staff prioritise safety and supervision of activities. Risk assessments and safeguarding policies are detailed and clear. Premises are secure and systems are in place to share safeguarding expectations with parents and visitors. n The manager and her deputy have completed a range of safeguarding training. They have a secure understanding of what might cause a concern and the procedures they need to follow to keep children safe.

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This 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 106212 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10072260 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care Age range of children 6 to 10 Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 60 Name of registered person South Brent Pre-School Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07856420736 Date of previous inspection 24 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

South Brent Breakfast and After School Club registered in 2017 and is situated in South Brent, Devon. The setting occupies rooms within The Old School Centre. The breakfast and after-school club opens every weekday from 7.50am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 6pm, during term time. There are three members of staff, who hold relevant childcare qualifications.

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n The inspector met with the manager and sampled a range of documentation, including the safeguarding policy. n The inspector observed interactions between the older children and staff. n The inspector spoke to staff and older children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke with parents to gather their views.

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25 November 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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25 November 2019 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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