Appleby Wraparound Care - The Buzz Club

Inspection of Appleby Wraparound Care - The Buzz Club Appleby Primary School, Station Road, Appleby In Westmorland CA16 6TX

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider has clear aims for the club. She aspires to create 'a family community where children are confident to share their experiences and work together to achieve their goals'. n The provider recognises the significance of being a good role model. She describes how she talks to children about running to school each week and the associated benefits, to inspire them to adopt healthy and active lifestyles. Daily outdoor activities, such as football and use of the outdoor gym, are provided to motivate children to exercise. n Children's safety is highly prioritised. The provider ensures that children have access to safe spaces in the club. She has a good knowledge of the procedures that she needs to take to protect children's welfare. Risks, such as those associated with any new activities, are quickly identified and minimised. n The highly qualified provider is aware of how to build on children's interests and

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ideas. For instance, in response to children pretending to make food in the role play area, she plans for children to make their own healthy pizzas for snack. n The gentle and kind provider has high expectations for children's behaviour. She is aware of the strategies that she will use to support children to be kind and considerate and to show mutual respect for their friends. n The provider is a very reflective practitioner. She continually evaluates her practice and provision and takes account of the views of children, parents and others, to drive improvement. Training is carefully linked to the needs of the children attending and helps to enhance the provider's knowledge and skills. n The provider works in partnership with parents and the host school to support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. n Supportive transition procedures are in place, to ensure that children feel safe

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and secure when moving between the club and school each day.

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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 EY486820 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 10233967 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 15 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person Ransom, Maxine Alison

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reference number

Telephone number 07708297090 Date of previous inspection 8 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Appleby Wraparound Care - The Buzz Club registered in 2015 and operates from a designated room in Appleby Primary School. The club employs one member of childcare staff who holds qualified teacher status. The club is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 8.55am and from 3.10pm to 6pm, during 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 her evaluation of the provider. n The provider showed the inspector the areas used by the club and discussed how she creates and plans for the play environment. n The inspector held discussions with the provider to establish her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for the early years foundation stage. n A sample of documents were viewed by the inspector. These included evidence of the suitability of the provider, a record of the provider's qualifications and training and some of the policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the reviews from parents. She held discussions with some of the older children, to gather their views about 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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