Malvern Hills Kidz Club

Inspection of Malvern Hills Kidz Club The Downs, Brockhill Road, Colwall, Worcestershire WR13 6EY

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This provision meets requirements

Children benefit from a richly resourced environment, which entices them in to play. As they arrive, children separate from their parents with ease. Children are happy to attend this lively club and settle in very quickly.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are eager to play with the broad and varied range of experiences on offer to them. They enjoy using small bands to make chains and accessories. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the club as they show confidence in approaching new people and offer to make them bracelets. Younger children practise their mathematical skills as they sort construction blocks into different piles. Staff support them to count a total number of objects. They extend this further by helping children to add up the total number of objects across two groups, promoting their addition skills.

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All children enjoy developing their physical skills as they participate in sports activities. They follow instructions to move their bodies in different ways. For example, they begin to pivot on their bottom when staff call the word 'roundabout', and lie flat on their back when they hear 'speed bump'. Children learn how to catch different-shaped balls, such as rugby balls. Staff support them to hold their hands closer to their chest and explain how this affects their balance when catching objects that are thrown up high.

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n Children are supported to become fluent and confident communicators. Staff continuously engage in conversations with them. They ask children questions as they get to know them and show an interest in children's lives. Staff understand when to explain the meaning of new words to children. For example, they explain that 'reverse' means to go backwards. This helps children develop their breadth of vocabulary. n Children are supported to build settled relationships with staff. They are keen to seek them out to play with. Younger children have an allocated key person, who is responsible for meeting their needs. At times, younger children find staff and are keen to give them a cuddle. Staff are warm, kind and caring towards children, which helps children to settle in and feel secure. n Children are provided with opportunities to learn about how to keep themselves safe. For example, during a movement activity, staff explain why they need to

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look over their shoulder and move slowly when moving backwards. When children walk across the school grounds, staff take the opportunity to help them learn about road safety. Staff encourage them to look both ways and listen before crossing roads.

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3 August 2022 n Children are able to make choices in the club. They particularly enjoy accessing the snack bar where they can choose from a variety of different bread-based products, fruits and yoghurts. Staff sit with children as they eat their snack and promote a sociable occasion. n Children behave extremely well in the club. They understand staff's high expectations for their behaviour. When playing a card game, children know that they need to wait their turn. They are supportive towards each other and help their friends find matching cards. n The provider is committed to providing an inclusive provision. She understands her duty to make adjustments to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The provider recognises the importance of exchanging information with children's parents and other professionals, such as staff at their school. This enables staff to meet children's individual needs and provide

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continuity in their care. n Managers are passionate about the quality of service they provide. They provide new staff with induction training to help them understand their role and responsibilities. Staff access ongoing training and professional development opportunities to further increase their knowledge and skills. This supports staff to continually improve their personal effectiveness. n Parents speak positively about the club. They comment that they like the 'home- from-home' environment that staff offer. Parents say that their children enjoy attending. They welcome the club's flexibility and like that they are able to review the activity programme in advance. This means that children can choose when to attend based on which sessions interest them before booking.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers support staff to access regular child protection training. As a result, staff and managers have a sound and up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues. They are alert to signs that could indicate a child is at risk of abuse or harm. Staff and managers know how to report their concerns, including when to make a referral to other agencies. There is an appropriate procedure in place for the safe use of cameras and mobile phones. Managers follow a rigorous procedure when recruiting new staff, which helps them to assess their suitability to work with children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449518 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10219655 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 32 Number of children on roll 93 Name of registered person Bassett, Katie-Lou

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reference number

Telephone number 0784 6860805 Date of previous inspection 22 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Malvern Hills Kidz Club registered in 2012. It is independently owned and operates within the grounds of The Downs, Malvern College Prep School. The club opens Monday to Friday during school holidays. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. There are 11 members of staff employed at the club. Of these, six hold qualifications at level 3 and one holds a qualification at level 6.

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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 provider showed the inspector around the premises and areas used by children. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector observed children playing indoors and outdoors. n The provider and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity and discussed how this had an impact on children. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of staff suitability.

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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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