Getactive@aureusprimary

Inspection of Getactive@aureusprimary Aureus Primary School, Clover Fields, Didcot OX11 6GS

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This provision meets requirements

Children arrive happy at the after-school club and excitedly tell staff about their day at school. They enjoy chatting with their friends while exploring the games and activities on offer. The atmosphere is calm and children settle quickly.

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This provision meets requirements

Children's behaviour is excellent. For example, staff clap a rhythm and the children respond to this quickly, they stop what they are doing and listen to the staff's instructions. Children understand why behaviour rules are in place. Staff consistently teach children turn-taking skills and they play together harmoniously.

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This provision meets requirements

Children benefit from sensitive and caring interactions with staff. They talk with pride about things that are important to them. For instance, they excitedly explain about their own culture and how they cook favourite foods with their parents. Children are gaining a good understanding of what makes them unique.

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This provision meets requirements

Younger children are eager to play games and share their ideas with others. Staff support children's social skills amazingly well. For example, they play charades and children independently perform for the group. They laugh and giggle, excitedly guessing what each other are pretending to be. Children are extremely confident in social situations.

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need to do better?

n Staff communicate well and they skilfully include children's individual needs when they discuss the plan for the day. For example, before children arrive, staff discuss those children who may need support in managing their feelings. When children become upset in the session, staff act quickly and redeploy themselves to help them. Children's emotional well-being is well supported. n Staff benefit from discussions with leaders about their own professional development. They have regular supervision meetings, which help to identify their training needs and ensure they have what they need for their role. For example, staff explain that they request equipment they need for future activities. As a result, children are offered a wide variety of activities and teaching improves over time. n Children and staff have trusting relationships. For example, children enjoy cuddles when they need them. Staff talk with them about how they are feeling

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need to do better?

and children are learning to understand their own emotions. n Staff have consistently high expectations for children's behaviour. For example, children who talk over staff are quickly reminded that this is not respectful and they must wait their turn. Children are beginning to manage their own behaviour and they recognise the impact this has on others.

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need to do better?

13 July 2022 n Children with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff work closely with the host school and understand children's individual needs. For example, they support children to understand the routine by showing them what is happening now and what activity comes next. Children with SEND are able to engage in the activities well. n Parents speak positively about the after-school club and appreciate staff, who give daily verbal feedback about what the children have been enjoying in the session. Parents explain that children like to play with their friends and are always excited to attend. They describe staff as very approachable and say that communication with the head office is great.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff attend regular training to keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date. They understand their role and know how to report if they had concerns over children's welfare. Staff know about the risks that children may face, such as knife crime or neglect. They are aware of the signs that may indicate that there is cause for concern. The staff carry out daily risk assessments to minimise risk to children and keep them safe. Leaders carry out appropriate checks on all staff to ensure those working with children are suitable. There are robust accident and medication procedures and staff can articulate these well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2569089 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10233522 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 42 Name of registered person RSR Sports Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07885572917 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Getactive@aureusprimary has been registered since 2019. It operates within Aureus Primary School, Didcot, Oxfordshire. The provision is open term time only. It provides care Monday to Friday 7.30am to 8.40am and 3pm to 6pm. The providers employs three staff.

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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 Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the after-school club. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

13 July 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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