Playdays

Inspection of Playdays Buxton County Infant School, Hardwick Square South, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6QB

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy a busy, safe and purposeful time at the club. They arrive eager to join in with the wide range of activities on offer. Children confidently choose what they would like to do. For example, a group of children play in the sand and some choose to build towers with construction bricks. Children work together and happily chat to staff and each other about what they are doing.

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This provision meets requirements

Children have immense fun at this club. They have opportunities to develop their physical skills and coordination. An example of this is when they negotiate space and obstacles as they scoot around the playground on scooters. Children understand they need their sun hats to protect them when they play outside. During the school holidays, children experience a wealth of outdoor pursuits. The provider, who is a qualified outdoor pursuits instructor, offers activities, such as canoeing, archery, and rock scrambling. Children excitedly talk about their previous experiences. They state, 'I love to go canoeing, I had never been before and was nervous but it was lots of fun and I've learned a new skill.'

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This provision meets requirements

Children are well behaved and polite. They are aware of what is expected of them and follow the club rules well. Children confidently engage with others, particularly those who are new to the club as they say, 'I would like to play with you.' Children have high levels of self-esteem, are self-assured, and develop respect for others.

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n Partnerships with parents are excellent, and parents speak highly of the club and the staff. Parents are informed about their children's time in the club and they know who to speak to if they have questions or concerns. They value the opportunities their children have, and comment 'I do not need childcare in the summer holidays, but they would rather come here than spend time at home as it is so much fun.' The club is located on a school site. The provider explains how the club work closely with the school staff and share resources, such as the large outdoor area. n Staff carefully consider the play environment to meet the needs of all children. They provide children with a wide range of experiences. There are good opportunities to be outside and active, using shaded areas to protect children on a hot day. Staff provide quieter activities, such as jewellery making or completing jigsaw puzzles. Children are able to choose what they want to do

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and confidently make decisions for themselves. Staff accommodate their preferences and ideas well. n Information is collected about children before they start. This enables staff to effectively support new children to become familiar with the club, which allows

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12 August 2022 them to settle quickly. The key-person system for the early years children is well established and helps children to build a sense of belonging. Staff know the children well and support their individual needs, comforting them when needed. n The owner reflects on the club practice alongside managers, staff, children and parents. Together, they decide what improvements they would like to make to keep the club fun and exciting for children. For instance, the provider is keen to train more staff in outdoor pursuits, so children can be offered these experiences more regularly. This helps staff to build on the knowledge and skills that they have. n Staff benefit from regular meetings and ongoing supervision. This provides opportunities for them to discuss any issues and share good practice. The provider has a good understanding of staff's professional development needs. Staff complete regular training, such as safeguarding, first aid, and food

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hygiene. Staff work well together. They comment on how they feel supported by the provider. n Risk assessments are completed regularly and, before accessing the outdoor area, gates are checked to ensure that they are secure. The staff deploy themselves very well. They ensure children are always fully supervised. Children demonstrate awareness of how to make their whereabouts known. For example, they know they must seek permission from staff before going to the toilet. These practices help to maintain a safe and secure environment to keep everyone safe.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff know the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child in their care or the professional conduct of a colleague. They have good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and neglect. All staff attend mandatory safeguarding training and keep up to date with changes in legislation and policy. There are safe recruitment procedures in place to ensure the continued suitability of staff who work with the children. Staff are deployed well to ensure good levels of supervision and support for all children. Staff are trained in paediatric first aid and keep this up to date. They record children's accidents and share these promptly with parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295176 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10062493 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 50 Number of children on roll 502 Name of registered person Green Lane Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07870 221 375 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

Playdays registered in 2004. The club employs 13 members of staff. Of these, nine staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and two staff have a level 2. In addition, the provider and club manager hold a degree level qualification. The club opens Monday to Friday, from 8am until 9am and from 3pm until 6pm during term time. During school holidays, it operates Monday to Friday, from 7.45am until 5pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with leaders of the club and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the club. n The inspector observed children's interactions with staff and their engagement in a range of play activities indoors and outside. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n A number of parents spoke to the inspector to share their views of the club. n The inspector reviewed documentation, including the suitability of staff and paediatric first-aid certificates. n The inspector met with the owner to discuss how they organise and evaluate the provision.

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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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