Ferry Link Club Ltd

Inspection of Ferry Link Club Ltd Thewall Parish Hall, Bell Lane, Thelwall, WARRINGTON WA4 2SX

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This provision meets requirements

Children settle quickly at the welcoming club. They arrive with a smile and are warmly greeted by staff. Children talk to staff about what they would like to play with at the club. They confidently explore the environment, deciding what to choose. Staff help children to retrieve and set up the required materials when they decide to continue with their cardboard creations. This helps to nurture children's sense of belonging.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have high expectations for all children. They encourage children to have a can-do attitude. Staff use praise and encouragement to help children to keep trying as they create a straw tower. Children beam with pride as their tower stands tall.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff and leaders model a respectful and nurturing nature. Children and staff discuss the importance of working together and helping their fellow 'Ferry Clubbers'. This encourages children to be kind and courteous. Older children take delight in helping younger children, who are new to the club, to settle. This helps younger children to feel secure. It also promotes confidence and self-esteem in older children.

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This provision meets requirements

Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the club has additional health and safety measures in place. Children learn that increased cleaning and handwashing helps to reduce the spread of germs and keep everyone safe.

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n Staff and leaders focus on building children's independence. When children first start attending the club, staff offer lots of support for children still learning the club routine. As a result, children are becoming increasingly confident. Children are also quickly developing the skills required to manage their own self-care needs. n Children access the various resources available. Staff provide support, and challenge children as they play. Older children show good levels of concentration as they work together to make pom-poms from wool. Younger children use paints and brush strokes to create their interpretations of the Olympic symbol. Reading areas are set up so children can easily access books. Staff help children to learn about other cultures and beliefs by exploring the stories and illustrations together. n Leaders and staff value their good relationships with parents. Parents are complimentary about the club. They comment on how much their children enjoy

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coming to the club. Parents also praise the kindness and approachability of all staff.

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need to do better?

2 August 2021 n Leaders support the long-standing staff team well. Staff report that they enjoy working at the club. They access professional development opportunities to improve their knowledge and skills. Most staff have recently completed safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training. Leaders provide staff with regular updates about other relevant courses. n Leaders provide a club that is safe and fun. They consult with staff, children and parents for continuous improvement. This helps leaders to find out what works well and how they can raise the quality of the club even higher. n Children respond well to the clear and consistent routines and boundaries in place. Children of all ages play together well, modelling turn taking and sharing. Staff have a shared understanding of how to promote positive behaviour. When disputes arise, staff talk to children to help them understand the impact of their behaviour on themselves and others.

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n Children are active in the outdoor play area. They use the various resources available to climb, cycle, balance and run. They enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks. However, staff do not talk to children about the benefits of physical exercise and a healthy diet, and how it contributes to overall good health. n Leaders and staff have good lines of communication with schools attended by children. They talk to school staff regularly and discuss children's progress. This helps staff at the club provide experiences that complement what children are doing at school. Leaders and staff also recognise the importance of building good relationships and working in partnership with parents. As parents cannot enter the club, staff meet with parents outside to tell them about their child's day. Staff have also increased online contact so that parents can communicate with the club in different ways. Parents report how much they value this

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. They are aware of signs and symptoms that might indicate that a child is at risk from significant harm or abuse. Staff discuss the need to be aware of children and families who may be vulnerable to extreme views or ideas. They confidently discuss the steps to take to report safeguarding concerns to the relevant agencies. Staff are aware of where to go for support should a concern be made against them, or if they witness malpractice from another practitioner. Robust vetting procedures ensure staff are suitable to work with children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430145 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10201975 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 80 Number of children on roll 230 Name of registered person Ferry Link Club Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07946168145 Date of previous inspection 28 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Ferry Link Club Ltd registered 2011 and is located in Warrington. The club employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm until 6pm during term time, and from 7.30am until 6pm during school holidays.

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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 the evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the activities and the interactions between staff and children in the indoor and outdoor spaces. n The inspector spoke to parents and carers and considered their views on the quality of the provision. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including evidence of staff suitability checks. n Leaders and the inspector viewed all areas of the building used by the club and discussed how the club's activities are organised. n Time was spent speaking with children during the inspection to take their views into account.

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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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