Polehampton ASC

Inspection of Polehampton ASC Polehampton CE Junior School, Kibblewhite Crescent, Twyford, READING RG10 9AX

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This provision meets requirements

Children of all ages show that they feel safe and secure at the club. On arrival from school, they receive a warm and friendly welcome from the manager and staff and have established trusted relationships. Children settle into the routine of the club and make independent choices on the direction of their play. They become engaged in their chosen activities as they chat happily to their friends and the club staff. Children comment that they love attending the club and especially like playing outdoors. They have a good variety of food and enjoy spending time with their friends. Children are happy to ask staff for help when needed and feel confident to discuss any worries or concerns with the adults caring for them.

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This provision meets requirements

Children demonstrate a secure understanding of the rules within the club, including the importance of being kind to others. They are polite, cooperative and show high levels of respect and tolerance for others. Regular and meaningful praise by staff helps to ensure that children feel good about themselves. Children behave very well and promptly respond to staff instructions, for example when it is time to work with their friends to tidy away the toys.

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need to do better?

n Children's physical health is promoted well. Staff provide children with plenty of opportunities for outdoor play and exercise and make good use of the large outdoor area. Children play games, such as football and tennis and navigate wooden apparatus in the spacious outdoor play area. They express their enjoyment as staff join in their play with enthusiasm. These positive experiences help to support children's self-esteem and confidence. n The manager and staff place a good emphasis on ensuring children are kept safe. Children are escorted from school to the club and supervised well when using apparatus. Staff complete regular risk assessments to ensure that the safety of the premises is maintained. Staff teach children to manage their own risks in several ways. For example, they teach children how to keep safe when using scooters, including the importance of wearing safety helmets. Children learn to manage risk using climbing equipment.

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need to do better?

n The club is a hive of activity both inside and outdoors. Children are eager and enthusiastic to come into the club. Resources are easily accessible, and children can choose activities that suit their interests. However, staff do not ensure that some of the resources available for children are of good quality. For instance, although children want to use pencils for colouring pictures these are not sharpened. This means that children are restricted in the range of drawing resources available to them. n The setting promotes children's overall well-being effectively. They ensure that

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need to do better?

7 June 2022 children have adequate fresh air and exercise and make healthy food choices. Children learn about the importance of washing their hands at appropriate times. Staff provide children with an abundance of healthy snacks, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Overall, children demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of making healthy food choices. However, children are provided with less healthy drink options. This means they are not consistently receiving clear and consistent messages that support healthy choices. n Children are confident and outgoing. They are eager to share their knowledge, such as telling adults that strawberries have more water than cucumber. Children talk with enthusiasm about how they use technology, such as talking speakers to find out these interesting facts. n Partnerships with parents and schools' children attend are effective. The club staff communicate effectively with them to ensure continuity in children's care.

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need to do better?

Parents report that their children are happy and settled within the club. They are confident that children are safe and secure. n The manager and staff are committed to their roles and responsibilities. They provide good quality inclusive care and ensure that all children have access to the provision, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. n The manager undertakes robust induction with staff to ensure they fully understand their roles and responsibilities. She places a good emphasis on promoting staff's well-being during regular conversations and meetings with them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff have a secure knowledge of the signs that children may be at risk of harm, including wider safeguarding concerns such as exploitation and female genital mutilation. Regular training and discussions help staff to maintain a good understanding of the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. Staff fully understand the processes to follow if they have concerns about children's welfare. They know what to do in the event of an allegation against a staff member. Leaders implement safer recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suitable to work with children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467005 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10213736 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 80 Number of children on roll 134 Name of registered person Benson, Stephanie

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reference number

Telephone number 07933077331 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Polehampton ASC registered in 2013. It is situated in Polehampton Junior School in Twyford, Berkshire. The club operates each weekday from 7.45am to 8.45am, and 3.30pm to 6pm, during term time only. The club employs 13 staff.

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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 her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector asked staff questions throughout the inspection to establish their understanding of how to safeguard children. n The views and opinions of the children and parents were considered during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and the children.

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Inspection activities

7 June 2022 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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