MOOSC at Mangotsfield C.E. Primary School

Inspection of MOOSC at Mangotsfield C.E. Primary School Mangotsfield Primary School, Church Farm Road, Emersons Green, Bristol, Avon BS16 7EY

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This provision meets requirements

Children flourish at this vibrant and welcoming club. They are enthusiastic and thoroughly enjoy themselves. Staff provide a broad range of stimulating activities. The extremely well organised environment provides children with space to be active and play, as well as areas to relax with friends. Children are wonderfully content as they make independent choices in their play. For example, children beam with delight as they create various structures using junk modelling resources. They persevere and concentrate as they use different materials and resources to build their creations.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have developed very positive relationships with all children and get to know them really well. This strongly supports children to settle quickly and feel safe and secure at the club. Staff ensure children's individual needs and interests are constantly met, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Partnerships between the club and the school are highly effective. Staff regularly share information to ensure they are continuously meeting children's individual needs.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff are excellent role models for children. They treat children with respect and genuinely care about their enjoyment while at the club. Children behave extremely well and show concern for others. Staff have a consistent approach to managing behaviour and regularly discuss the club's behaviour expectations with the children.

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n Staff have developed very positive partnerships with parents. The manager provides parents with detailed information about the club before their child starts. Staff work closely with parents and teachers from the school to ensure children's continuity of care is at a very high standard. Parents speak very highly of the staff and the club. They comment on the range of activities on offer and how much fun their children have at the club. Parents praise staff for their excellent communication and links between home and school. Staff make sure the younger children have a named special person to help support their development. n The environment is organised to inspire and enrich children's play. Some children are interested in how plants grow. They use cotton wool and plastic cups to plant seeds to take home to observe. Other children show delight as they dress up in different costumes and engage in imaginative play with their

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friends. Children successfully develop their critical thinking skills as they engage in turn-taking games, such as word lotto. n Children benefit from having a range of healthy snacks to choose from. Staff

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25 February 2020 carefully consider children's special dietary needs, preferences and allergies. Children show independence as they wash their hands before eating. Staff value their time with children as they engage in conversations and listen carefully to what children have to say. n The manager uses effective safer recruitment processes to ensure all staff are suitable to work with children. Staff receive an extremely detailed induction process to ensure they have a good knowledge and understanding of the club's policies and procedures. The manager holds regular staff meetings to develop and discuss key areas of focus with her team. Staff speak positively about the support they receive from the manager. For instance, the manager has recently completed training about mental health and supporting staff well-being. As a result, the manager has introduced a 'well-being Wednesday' session where staff can meet up with her and discuss any problems or emotions they may be

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experiencing. n Children can choose whether they want to play inside or outside at the club. They enjoy a range of ball games on offer outside, including football and basketball. Staff boost children's self-esteem and confidence as they actively engage in children's play and learning. They enthusiastically join in with children's games and offer them praise and encouragement to have a go. Children also have the opportunity to develop their physical skills inside. For example, they form teams to play against each other at table tennis.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff have a secure understanding regarding their roles and responsibilities to ensure children are safe. They are aware of the possible signs and symptoms that could suggest a child is at risk of harm. Staff have an excellent knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow if they are concerned about a child in their care. They use detailed risk assessments to ensure children can play in a safe environment. Staff deploy themselves effectively to supervise children during their play and to provide them with the support they need. The premises are secure so that children cannot leave unsupervised and unwanted visitors cannot gain access.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 405535 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10125991 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 60 Number of children on roll 250 Name of registered person Mangotsfield OOS Club Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07872622942 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

Mangotsfield Out of School Club opened in September 2001. The after-school club is based in Mangotsfield Primary School, located on the Emerson's Green estate, South Gloucestershire, Bristol. The club is for children attending this primary school. The club opens Monday to Friday during term time, from 7.30am to 8.45am and 3.15pm to 6pm. The holiday club runs from 7.30am to 6pm during the holidays. There are 26 staff employed to work with the children. Of these, two have level 2 playwork qualifications, 14 have relevant level 3 qualifications, and 10 are unqualified.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all the areas of the premises used by the children. n The inspector observed staff and children's interactions indoors and outdoors. n Parents spoke to the inspector and gave their views about the service provided. n The inspector sampled documentation, such as the setting's safeguarding procedures and evidence of the suitability of staff working at the club. n The inspector spoke with children, staff, committee members and the manager of the club at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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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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