Kids R Us Milton

Inspection of Kids R Us Milton Milton Community Centre, Coles Road, Milton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB24 6BL

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy their time at this friendly and welcoming club. They arrive happy and are eager to choose meaningful activities. Staff have a good knowledge of the children's interests and make sure they provide suitable resources and activities to capture their imaginations. For example, staff provide lots of recycled materials for children to create models. Children love to explore the large outdoor space. They learn how to take risks as they climb the climbing frame and trees. Children enjoy access to the forest school and work collaboratively to build dens. Children appreciate quiet space, where they can relax, talk and read age-appropriate stories.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff form strong relationships with children and know them well. Children eagerly share information about their day and have interesting conversations with staff. They told the inspector 'There's always lots to do' and 'We can make lots of new friends.' Children behave very well. Together with staff, children create the club rules and adapt these over time. Children interact with others of different ages. They are kind and considerate and support each other during their play. For instance, younger children confidently teach older children how to play chess.

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n Parents comment very positively about the setting. They say their children love the variety of activities on offer. Parents describe staff as being kind, helpful and friendly. They compliment the excellent communication. For example, staff confidently share information with parents. They communicate about their child's day at school and what activities they take part in at the club. n Children have opportunities to take part in many outings during the school holidays. They enjoy visits to theme parks, beaches, swimming pools and local country parks. Children enjoy themed weeks, such as 'around the world' activities. They develop an understanding of other people's cultures and religions. n Staff are excellent role models and support children throughout the day. Children confidently understand the rules and boundaries of the setting. For example, older children know they are not allowed to play outside beyond a

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certain area. Children follow instructions well and re-iterate the rules to their friends. For instance, they know the importance of tidying away before starting a new game. n Children have free access to a range of games and puzzles. Together with their friends, they choose a game and play together. Children share and take it in turns to roll the dice and move their counters. Staff skilfully explain the rules of the game and support children where necessary.

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11 August 2022 n Staff say they 'love' their work. They participate in regular supervision meetings and appraisals. Staff can access training independently to support their practice. As a team they meet regularly and share knowledge and discuss relevant information. n Staff work very closely with the local primary school. They meet to share information with teachers about children's needs and development. Staff ensure activities link to what children are learning at school. This helps support consistency and continued learning. n Children are very independent. They take pride in doing things for themselves. For example, they refill water bottles and use knives to cut different fruits. Children enjoy the social aspect during mealtimes. Staff talk about healthy eating and good oral hygiene. Older children are very kind and support younger children. n Children's physical skills are highly promoted. They join in with play, both inside

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and in the large outside space. For instance, children have fun as they play a variety of group games using balls and skipping ropes. They understand that they need to wear a high-visibility jacket when playing outside. n Staff play alongside children and follow their interests exceptionally well. For example, a group of children created signs for their pretend bakery. They invite younger children to order food and drinks at the table, while older children role play using their imaginations.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider and management team ensure all staff complete mandatory safeguarding training. They regularly check their staff's knowledge about safeguarding and child protection matters. Staff confidently understand their role and responsibility to protect children from harm. They can identify the possible indicators for child abuse and neglect. They know how to report any concerns to their managers and outside agencies. The provider and management team are confident in following safe recruitment procedures and undertake ongoing checks to ensure staff remain suitable to work with children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2571901 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10239280 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 60 Number of children on roll 216 Name of registered person Kids R Us Out Of School Clubs Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07413698270 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kids R Us Milton registered in January 2020. The setting is located in Milton, Cambridge and opens from Monday to Friday all year round. A breakfast club operates from 7.30am to 9am, and an after-school club operates from 3pm to 6pm, during school term time. In addition, a holiday club operates from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday during school holidays. The setting employs eight members of childcare staff. Of these, three, including the manager, hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3.

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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 management team and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed how the club is organised. n The inspector spoke with staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n Children spoke to the inspector about the activities they were doing. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed this with the management team. n The inspector held a meeting with the management team. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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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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11 August 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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