The Play Stop

Inspection of The Play Stop Trinity & St. Michaels, Out Lane, Croston, Leyland, Lancashire PR26 9HJ

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This provision meets requirements

The club closed a couple of times due to COVID-19. Initially, on reopening, children stayed in small groups to help prevent any cross contamination. They adapted well to this change. However, children are pleased that they are now only separated into two groups, infant and junior children, because they enjoy socialising with children of different ages. Parents comment that their children are keen to attend. Children choose what they would like to play with and whether to play indoors or outdoors.

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This provision meets requirements

Children have an active role in the club. They take responsibility for tasks, such as setting up the club, which helps to increase their levels of confidence and self- esteem. Children form secure relationships with staff and demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure at this club. They help to make the club rules and agree their code of conduct. They behave well and speak respectfully with each other and staff. They are encouraged to talk about and respect the viewpoints of others. Children are confident communicators. They talk to each other and staff while playing cooperatively. This helps them to build good speaking, listening and social skills. Children draw, write and enjoy craft activities. For example, at the inspection, they cut and glued materials to make cards for Valentine's Day and for Easter. Staff help children to spell words as they write messages in their cards. This enables children to refine their literacy skills.

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need to do better?

n When they first start, children are paired with an older child as a buddy. The buddy supports children to become familiar with routines and to find places, such as the toy cupboard, toilets and where to place their belongings. This support helps children to settle quickly and builds their confidence. n Staff work closely with parents to identify and understand children's needs before they start at the club. They hold meetings with parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This helps them to gather information known by parents and other professionals working with them. They discuss and agree any special requirements or adjustments that may be needed to support a child. n Parents spoken with at the inspection provide positive feedback. Information is exchanged with parents at the door as they collect their children or by phone and email. Parents are provided with a club telephone number that they can

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need to do better?

phone and send text messages in and out of hours. Parents can ask to read the policy file on site or request a copy of a policy by email. n Where individual arrangements are made for managing children's behaviour, these are discussed and agreed with parents and made known to all staff. This

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10 February 2022 helps to provide consistency and support for children with SEND. n Children's physical health is well promoted. Children use a range of sports equipment and engage in a variety of physical activities, such as playing football in the ball area, running on a track and balancing on tyres. n Children practise good hand hygiene and talk about how to keep safe, including on the internet. Newsletters are sent to parents by email and include links to information on topics, including mental health, oral hygiene, and how to keep safe in the sun. This helps to keep everyone involved with children informed about safe practices. n Children make decisions about the club. Activities that they have chosen are set out for them, such as modelling clay and table tennis equipment. Children show their club display board and explain that they chose the theme of spring and how they each made parts of the display.

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n Children's views are gathered on a range of aspects. For example, older children survey younger children to gather ideas for the snack menu. Children are asked about their favourite fruit, vegetable and snack and what they do not like to eat. This information is used to alter the three-week menu to meet children's needs. Following a recent survey, watermelon has been added to the menu. n Leaders observe staff practice and meet with them regularly to provide feedback on their performance. They are beginning to link training more closely to the needs of staff and the club to strengthen staff practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Suitable recruitment and vetting procedures help to check the suitability of staff. All staff know the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. They understand how to identify and report concerns. Fire risk assessments are completed regularly, and evacuations practised and evaluated. Children learn how to identify hazards and are involved in conducting risk assessments. Older children help younger children to check boundaries and identify and record any concerns on a hazard sheet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2579104 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10221795 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 60 Number of children on roll 61 Name of registered person The Play Stop Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07944218433 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Play Stop registered in 2020. The out-of-school club employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2 and four at level 3. The club opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.25pm to 6pm, during school term time.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the activities indoors and outdoors, and the interactions between staff and children. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the provider. n The inspector spoke to some staff, children and parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at a sample of the club's documents. This included evidence about staff suitability and training.

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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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