Sj's After School Club

Inspection of Sj's After School Club The Vicarage, Church Road, Peasedown St John, Bath BA2 8AA

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This provision meets requirements

Children arrive happy and excited to attend the club. They take part in a wide range of enjoyable activities which complement their day at school well. Children share close relationships with the staff, feel safe and settle quickly in the welcoming environment. They happily choose to play inside or outdoors, engaging in lively conversations with staff and one another. Children thoroughly enjoy playing outside. They organise a game of football for themselves, choosing teams and playing cooperatively. This encourages children's physical and social skills successfully.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff are good role models and have high expectations of children. They manage children's behaviour consistently and encourage children to be polite and good mannered. Children's behaviour is good. They enthusiastically take on the role of a 'handy helper' as they set the table for tea and tidy away afterwards. They learn to manage routine tasks well for themselves. For example, they choose from a good variety of healthy fillings to make themselves a tortilla wrap.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff work closely with parents to gather detailed information about children's individual needs, including any allergies or special dietary requirements. They evaluate the provision well, including the views and ideas from children. Staff have a clear vision of how they want to develop the outside area. Children have been involved in fundraising activities, such as bake sales to raise money for resources to bring this idea to fruition.

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need to do better?

n Staff work closely with the school to develop strong links. They talk to staff about children's needs and use this information to support children at the club effectively. They consider children's interests when planning activities and ask for their feedback to develop activities and the provision further. n Overall, staff encourage children to be independent. Children hang up their coats and bags and follow good hygiene routines before eating tea. However, when they first arrive at the club from school, they do not routinely wash their hands before having fruit snacks during circle time. At teatime, staff do not consistently encourage children to pour drinks for themselves. n Partnerships with parents are good. They comment that their children are very happy to attend the club and the staff are welcoming and friendly. They appreciate the nurturing environment and feel very supported by the staff.

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need to do better?

n To ensure consistency, staff use the same methods as the teachers at school to manage children's behaviour. Children have a clear understanding of the rules and know the boundaries. They share resources and take turns well, as they

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need to do better?

3 December 2019 make Christmas cards and crafts. Children are kind to each other, for example, children make bracelets for one another, to cheer them up when they have been feeling poorly. n Children of different ages play very well together. They enthusiastically join in with a game of bingo, matching numbers on their card and calling out excitedly when they have all their numbers covered. Children have high levels of confidence and self-esteem. They develop positive attitudes, welcoming others to join in with their games and play. This helps children feel settled and gives them a strong sense of belonging. n The manager supports the staff well. She provides them with regular opportunities to discuss their practice and any identified training needs. This helps staff to increase their knowledge and to raise the quality of their interactions with children, to further support children's experiences at the club.

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need to do better?

There are thorough recruitment and vetting procedures in place to ensure staff are suitable to work with children. n Children feel emotionally secure. They follow familiar routines and confidently share their news with the staff and one another at circle time. They talk about and share their experiences, such as what it feels like to lose a tooth and listen well to each other, showing respect as they wait for their turn to talk.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff have a good understanding of child protection issues and their roles and responsibilities to keep children safe. They can identify the signs or symptoms which may indicate a child is at risk of harm and know the reporting procedure to follow. The staff remain vigilant and supervise children appropriately. They complete thorough risk assessments and minimise hazards so that children can play safely. Staff talk to the children about keeping themselves safe. This helps children to understand the importance of following the rules.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545601 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10103642 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care Age range of children 5 to 8 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Peasedown St John

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reference number

Telephone number 07973972018 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Sj's After School Club registered in 2017. The club is situated in Peasedown St John and runs from a church hall. The club operates on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3.15pm until 5.45pm term time only. There are three members of staff and a volunteer who work directly with the children. The manager holds qualified teacher status and one member of staff is qualified to level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a tour of the premises and outside area with the manager. n The inspector observed children engaged in activities indoor and outside. n The inspector spoke to children and staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n Parents spoke to the inspector and gave their views about the provision.

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Inspection activities

3 December 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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3 December 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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