Gorse Covert Wasps

Inspection of Gorse Covert Wasps Gorse Covert Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6TS

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager has a secure knowledge and comprehension of safeguarding procedures. She prioritises children's safety and ensures that her team understands its responsibilities through the use of regular training and team discussions. She explains how she would record and report any concerns, including how she would respond to any allegations made. n The manager understands the importance of establishing effective relationships with the host school. She discusses how she plans activities that reflect children's individual interests and complement what they are learning at school. n The manager explains how her staff team promotes the importance of healthy lifestyles. She details how children are afforded fresh air and exercise and how they are provided with healthy snacks and drinks. n The manager demonstrates through discussion how her staff team uses a consistent approach to manage children's behaviour in a positive way. She

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This provision meets requirements

explains the gentle and consistent reminders that staff use to help children understand what is expected of them and to learn right from wrong. She understands the importance of developing children's independence during activities and routines. n The manager is aware of the importance of self-evaluation and explains how she captures the views of children. Parents and staff inform and drive forward improvements that have a positive impact on the service she provides.

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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 315289 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10066520 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 4 to 11 Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 57 Name of registered person Woolston Wasps Link Club Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01925 354244 Date of previous inspection 25 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

Gorse Covert Wasps registered in 2001. The club employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am until 9am and 3.15pm until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a tour of the setting. n A discussion was held with the manager and a sample of documentation viewed, including the suitability of staff working at the setting. n The inspector viewed the resources available to children. n The inspector held further discussions with leaders to ensure their understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Inspection activities

15 January 2020 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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15 January 2020 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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