The Lanes Out of School Club

Inspection of The Lanes Out of School Club Scargill C of E Primary School, Beech Lane, West Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 6GU

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders and staff demonstrate a good understanding of how to keep children safe in the setting. They are able to identify the signs and symptoms of the different types of abuse and are confident in the correct procedures for reporting any concerns they may have. Leaders support staff to keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date through regular discussions and online training. n Leaders carry out timely supervision meetings with staff. They identify any training needs and review practice on a regular basis. This ensures they are constantly improving the experiences of the children in their care. Leaders value the well-being of staff and speak regularly with them about what is working well and what could be improved. n Staff encourage children to choose their preferred activities. They ensure that children have access to a wide range of resources that are linked to their interests, such as crafts, painting, football and reading. Staff understand the

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importance of children being able to make choices and spend time doing the things that they enjoy at the end of the school day. Leaders recognise how to develop children's independence skills by including them in tasks, such as tidying up their plates from snack and supporting them to wash the dishes after tea. n Leaders and staff know how to support children's behaviour in the setting. They work closely with school staff and parents to identify difficulties that children may have and how they can best support them when they are in their care. They recognise the importance of building close relationships with each child to ensure they are meeting their individual needs. n Leaders carry out ongoing risk assessments of the environment and the activities on offer to ensure children are kept safe at all times. Staff carry out daily checks on the indoor and outdoor environment to identify any hazards and act

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immediately to minimise accidents in the setting. n Leaders are passionate about the community the setting is based in. They plan activities and outings for children to be able to learn more about their environment. For example, staff and children visit their local chip shop to learn about different types of jobs and they also visit the supermarket to buy the ingredients for baking activities in the setting.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY320651 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10073625 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 40 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person Mold, Angela

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reference number

Telephone number 07968372622 Date of previous inspection 24 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The Lanes Out of School Club is located at Scargill Primary School in West Hallam and was registered in 2006. The club is open Monday to Friday from 7.30 until 8.45am and 3.25pm until 6pm during term time. There are five members of staff, including the manager, who work directly with the children. Of these, one holds an early years qualification at level 4, two hold an early years qualifications at level 3 and two are unqualified.

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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 held a meeting with the manager to discuss safeguarding procedures, staff recruitment and staff development. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together. n The inspector held discussions with staff about how they support children's needs in the setting. n The inspector spoke to parents to gain their views on the setting and the care that their children receive.

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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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