Childcare on Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care in North Somerset

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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This provision meets requirements

Children feel at ease and relax after their school day and have fun in the welcoming environment. They are happy, confident and independent. Children join in enthusiastically with the games and activities staff provide and take part in planned activities which complement their learning in school. They enjoy secure relationships with staff who know them well and meet their needs. Children take responsibility for their behaviour and agree the rules that they follow. For example, staff teach children to respect each other and praise them for good manners. Children learn to share and feel proud of their achievements.

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This provision meets requirements

Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they enjoy splashing in the puddles, building mud pies and visiting local places of interest. Children learn about the world around them. For example, during National Health Week, they enjoyed mixing coloured potions to invent medicines and built their own DNA using edible sweets. Younger children enjoy sharing stories with staff, which helps develop their love of books. For example, staff use a story sack and puppets to help children retell the story of 'The Gruffalo'.

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This provision meets requirements

Children have good levels of independence in their self-help skills. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the club has introduced some changes to increase hygiene levels, which the children have adapted to extremely well. For example, children routinely separate their own coats from the other schools using the club, to maintain school bubbles, and they understand the importance of washing their hands regularly.

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need to do better?

n Parents praise the way staff celebrate children's achievements at the club and at school, and things they have learned at home. They comment that their children love the after-school club. Partnerships with parents are well established. Parents complete questionnaires to help staff improve the service provided. They comment that they felt supported by staff throughout the pandemic and were kept well informed. n Children's welfare and happiness are central to everything the manager and staff do. Staff listen very closely to the views of the children and repeatedly ask for their suggestions and ideas on how to improve the club even further. n The manager and staff are highly reflective and dedicated to ensuring they are continually looking at ways to make improvements to the club. For example, they are working on a new covered garden area to support children being outside all year round and have evaluated the benefits of outside play through

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21 May 2021 n Staff know the children well and ensure their needs are met. They support children well when they start the club and provide ongoing support to promote children's emotional development and well-being. n The manager ensures staff attend regular training to support their personal development. For example, staff have recently attended a multi-agency advanced safeguarding course. Staff fully understand their roles and responsibilities, and the manager regularly monitors their practice to ensure the best possible outcome for children. n The club has good links with the local schools and with teachers of the children in the early years age range. Staff implement an effective two-way process to share information between settings about the children's care and development. This supports children's emotional well-being and helps them to feel secure.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff demonstrate a secure understanding of safeguarding practices and how to keep children safe in their care. The manager ensures staff keep their child protection training up to date. Staff are knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk from harm. They confidently discuss local safeguarding procedures and the steps they would take should a concern for a child's well-being arise. The manager follows robust recruitment processes to ensure staff are suitable for their roles. Staff carry out regular risk assessments to identify and remove any potential hazards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559462 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10190804 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

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inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 66

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Farm Childcare registered in 2018. The setting operates from Monday to Friday, before and after school during term time. It also operates during school holidays from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The provider employs six members of staff. Of these, five hold appropriate qualifications, including one at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector spoke with staff, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection. n A range of documents were sampled during the inspection, including staff suitability checks and first-aid certificates. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager and discussed safeguarding, staff training and the club's self-assessment procedures. n Staff practice was observed during children's indoor and outdoor play opportunities. The inspector also carried out a joint observation with the manager to observe staff interacting with the children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas used by the club with the manager. The manager explained how she organises the club to provide children with an

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interesting range of activities and experiences.

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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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21 May 2021 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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