School's Out! Activity Club Ltd

Inspection of School's Out! Activity Club Ltd 55 Green End, Whitchurch SY13 1AJ

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Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (enforcement)

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This provision does not meet requirements

The manager does not have effective systems in place to find out key information about the children who attend. This limits staff's ability to effectively support the children while they are at the club. In addition, the manager does not ensure that all staff have their suitability checked. That being said, unchecked staff are not left unsupervised with the children, which mitigates some of the risk.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children listen and respond well to the instructions that staff give them. This is demonstrated as they walk back from the school. Staff use this time to support the children to learn how to cross the road safely. Children enjoy group time activities. They show lots of resilience during games, for example, as they attempt to use tweezers to pick up the little 'bones' to feed the 'dog'. They smile with pride as they use the tweezers independently and are keen to share their achievement with the staff.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children enjoy their time at the club. For example, they enjoy mark-making activities and playing with the cars. They also show high levels of concentration as they use scissors. Staff are on hand to support the children as they attempt to cut the paper. Children have started to develop positive relationships with each other. They enjoy the responsibility of setting the snack table for their peers. Children behave well.

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need to do better?

n The manager has taken some action from the last inspection. For example, she ensures that there is always someone on site who has completed the relevant training in paediatric first aid. Staff's knowledge of how to respond to a range of first-aid scenarios is secure. There are effective systems in place for recording and reporting accidents and/or injuries that may occur at the club. n Parents comment positively about the club. They state that their children have fun joining in with the activities that staff provide. All children have a key person and this information is shared with parents. Staff find out general information from school, such as how the child has been during the day. However, they do not take the opportunity to engage well enough with parents and other professionals who are already involved with the child to find out about children's individual needs. As a result, staff are unsure of the best way they can continue

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need to do better?

to support the child at the club. n The manager reflects on the setting to identify further ways that the club can improve. She recognises and puts in place strategies that ensure that staff are given the correct level of support they need. Staff have access to a range of training to help improve their understanding, particularly around safeguarding.

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need to do better?

10 October 2022 The manager also takes steps to ensure that all staff have the appropriate skills, training and knowledge they need to fulfil their roles and responsibilities to the highest level. n The manager takes steps to ensure she meets the correct adult-to-child ratio requirements. Staff deploy themselves well in the club. They are extremely vigilant and continuously monitor the children as they play, removing any risks as they arise. This practice ensures that children are kept safe as they play. n Staff provide children with a wide range of balanced meals. They also provide opportunities for children to get physical as they play in the local park. Staff encourage children to wash their hands before meals. This approach supports children to start to learn how they can live healthy lifestyles. n There are positive relationships between the staff and the children. Staff immediately notice when children become tired or are generally unhappy. They

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need to do better?

provide quiet spaces for the children, so that they can get some rest. n Staff use a range of different events throughout the year to talk to the children about what makes them unique. They plan a range of activities that allows children to learn about themselves and others. Consequently, children are respectful and show caring attitudes towards each other.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Systems for checking staff's suitability are not thorough enough. Although the manager completes Disclosure and Barring Service checks on some staff who work directly with the children, she does not ensure that all staff who come into contact with the children have their suitability checked. However, those staff are not left unsupervised with the children, which limits the risk to children's overall welfare. Staff's knowledge of the different types of abuse has drastically improved since the last inspection. This includes their knowledge of female genital mutilation, the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. Staff fully understand how to make referrals to those with statutory responsibility if they are concerned about the welfare of a child. Furthermore, they demonstrate secure knowledge of the action they should take if an allegation is made against a member of staff. Staff carry out effective risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe for the children. The manager's

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Safeguarding

knowledge of the different events that are reportable to Ofsted is secure.

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Due date

10 October 2022 carry out vetting checks on all staff to ensure that they are suitable to come into contact with children 08/11/2022

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Due date

improve partnership working with others, including parents, to gain important information about children's individual needs. 08/11/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2563274 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10257725 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 25 Number of children on roll 62 Name of registered person School's Out! Activity Club Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07480929656 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

School's Out! Activity Club Ltd registered in 2020. It is located in Whitchurch and provides before- and after-school care. It operates from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday during school term time. It operates 7.30am to 6pm during school holidays and offers flexible sessions.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the club. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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Inspection activities

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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