Rustington Funstars

Inspection of Rustington Funstars Rustington Community Primary School, North Lane, Rustington, Littlehampton, Sussex BN16 3PW

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This provision meets requirements

n Staff understand the value of providing children with a range of experiences, such as various sport activities, art and craft resources, board games, puzzles and imagination play. n Staff recognise the need to provide children with a safe, secure and stimulating environment. They carry out daily safety checks and formal risk assessments to ensure the club's rooms and equipment are safe and fit for purpose for children. n Staff describe appropriate ways to promote positive behaviour. They explain the importance of good social skills in helping children to be successful in developing their next stages of learning. n The manager and staff understand how to promote children's well-being. They demonstrate, through discussion, how they intend to provide daily opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise. n Staff fully understand the importance of teaching children to take appropriate risks and challenges in their play indoors and outdoors.

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This provision meets requirements

n Staff understand the importance of gaining information from parents to enable them to support children's likes, dislikes and individual needs. n Staff recognise the importance of building good partnerships with parents and other professionals. They acknowledge the importance of sharing information to support them to consistently meet the needs of children. n The manager and staff have put into place all necessary procedures to promote children's health. A range of healthy breakfasts and snacks are offered to children. Staff recognise the importance of understanding all children's allergy and dietary requirements. n Safeguarding is effective. All staff undertake annual safeguarding training and have a good knowledge and understanding of procedures to safeguard children. They understand how to recognise and report any child protection concerns. n Safer recruitment procedures are in place to ensure adults working with children

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are suitable to do so. The comprehensive induction programme ensures that staff are well prepared for their roles. n Staff are enthusiastic about training and are eager to increase their professional knowledge. They have all completed safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training. n The management team has devised and implemented various informative COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic safety guidelines and risk assessments, ensuring children, parents and staff remain safe. n The management team is experienced and effective. They routinely evaluate the club and are open to suggestions on ways to improve. The management team works hard to ensure they recruit enthusiastic staff.

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This provision meets requirements

10 September 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 EY559585 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10194174 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 35 Number of children on roll 98 Name of registered person GNRC Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01903 785774 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Rustington Funstars registered at Rustington Community Primary School, West Sussex, in 2018. The club is open each weekday during term time. The breakfast club operates from 7.30am to 8.45am and the after-school club operates from 3.10pm to 6pm. In addition, the club operates during most school holidays as a holiday club. The provider employs seven members of staff, including the manager, of whom six hold a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the club received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the club and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The registered provider and the inspector completed a tour of the premises used by the children and discussed the intentions for the children. n Staff spoke to the inspector about the activities they provide for children and the support they receive from the management team. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of staff working at the club.

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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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10 September 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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