Fun 4 Kidz - Lydiate

Inspection of Fun 4 Kidz - Lydiate Lydiate Primary School, Lambshear Lane, Liverpool, Lancashire L31 2JZ

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This provision meets requirements

n Following a period of closure due to COVID -19 (coronavirus) restrictions, staff have effectively risk assessed the play space to make it safe for children to return. New clear zones have been created for children so they are able to stay in the same 'social bubbles' as school. Parents report that this has made them feel their child is being cared for in a safe environment. n Exciting play opportunities are readily available for younger children. Staff are well organised, knowing which areas they are responsible for that day. n Staff are secure in their knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements. Staff work as a team to plan activities around the interests of the children. Knowledge of each child and session evaluations support their planning. n Staff offer children of all ages opportunities to be independent. For example, children clear their plates and cups away when they have finished eating their

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snack. n The manager has provided support for staff on managing children's behaviour. This has been effective in helping to ensure children receive clear messages about how to behave. As a result, staff report that children play well together and consider the feelings of others. Children agree the rules of the club. These include be kind, and have fun. n Parents hold the club and the staff in high regard. They report that their children are always happy to attend. Parents describe how the staff help to support the needs of children by working in close partnership with themselves and the school. n The staff constantly review the provision and actively seek the views of children and parents to help them to make continuous improvements. n Staff promote health and safety very well. Children are offered a nutritious snack and have good opportunities to engage in physically active play outdoors. Assessing risk is held in high regard. For example, robust processes are in place

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for collecting children from school. n Staff benefit from regular supervision sessions. They access a wide variety of training opportunities and the induction training for new staff is exceptional. As a result, staff say they are well supported in their roles and feel valued. n Managers ensure that all staff have a secure understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. Staff undertake regular safeguarding training. All staff have had first-aid training.

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24 June 2021 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 EY563071 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10194246 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

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inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Fun 4 Kidz

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reference number

Telephone number 0151 932 9218 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Fun 4 Kidz - Lydiate registered in 2018. The setting employs three members of staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The setting is open from 7.45am until 9.05am and from 2.55pm until 5.45pm, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n A learning walk took place with the manager, who described how the environment is planned and the activities that are on offer. n Parents were spoken to and their views taken into consideration. n The inspector sampled all relevant documentation and spoke to staff during the inspection. n The inspector observed the handover routine from the school to the club staff.

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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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24 June 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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