Lawrence Weston Out Of School Activities

Inspection of Lawrence Weston Out Of School Activities The Rock Community Centre, St Peters Hall, Ridingleaze, Lawrence Weston, BRISTOL BS11 0QF

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Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager and play workers provide children with a wide variety of resources and activities. Children are involved in the planning and purchasing of resources, which helps to engage and motivate them. n The play workers have a good understanding of managing behaviour positively and effectively. They use strategies such as distraction to support children who display challenging behaviour. This helps children change their focus to activities that interest them. n The manager has a good overview of the activities on offer. She has a strong focus on allowing children to lead in their play and take part in activities that interest them. Resources are easily accessible for children to self-select. n The play workers communicate well with parents and share relevant information about children. For example, when parents collect children, play workers ask about children's home life and share information about the activities that

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children have participated in. n The manager and play workers have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. They are aware of the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child, or the actions of a colleague. n Children are taught about expectations, boundaries and daily routines. For example, they learn to wash hands before snack time and put their rubbish in the bin when they finish. n The manager has strong links with schools and parents to help identify children's needs. She works closely with them to ensure children are fully supported when they return from absences due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. For example, small-group times to support children to settle back in.

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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 EY539375 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10193053 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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Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Lawrence Weston Out of School Activities Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07535664400 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Lawrence Weston Out Of School Activities registered in 2016. The club employs three members of childcare staff, all of whom hold childcare qualifications. The club operates from Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 3pm until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector spoke to staff and older children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector met with the manager and sampled a range of documentation, including the safeguarding policy. n The inspector gathered the views of parents.

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12 July 2021 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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12 July 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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