MLH Club @ St. John's

Inspection of MLH Club @ St. John's St. John's Church of England Primary School, Spring Park Road, Shirley CR0 5EL

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This provision meets requirements

Children have lots of fun in this warm and welcoming environment. They shriek with excitement as staff play games with them. Staff are exceptionally kind and have developed secure relationships with children. For instance, staff comfort children and give them reassurance when they need it. This helps them to feel safe and secure at the club.

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This provision meets requirements

The resources and environment are very well organised. Children make clear choices about what they would like to play with after a busy school day. Younger children immerse themselves in making creations with beads. This stimulates their imagination and supports their motor skills. Older children engage in imaginative play and develop their language and social skills as they excitedly act out baking competitions.

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This provision meets requirements

Children understand the routines of the club and follow instructions well. For instance, they know where to place their personal belongings on arrival and line up and wait patiently for their meal at tea time. Children form close friendships with each other and share resources with ease. For example, children offer their friends different coloured pens when they have finished using them.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have high expectations of all children and are positive role models. They show respect as they speak to and listen to children and each other. Children behave exceptionally well. They are polite and have good manners. For instance, children say, 'thank you' when staff give them resources.

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n The management team are passionate about providing high quality care for children. They plan a range of exciting and enjoyable activities based upon children's interests. For example, children contribute their ideas through club council meetings. The team use their views when planning activities for them. This supports children's engagement in activities. n Staff clearly enjoy being with children. They engage in meaningful conversations with them, where they listen to their views and opinions. Children are confident communicators. They sit with their friends and enjoy one another's company as they take part in activities. This helps children to build on their personal, social and emotional skills. n Children learn how to be thoughtful and patient with each other. Staff teach them that everyone is different and that some children may need more help or more time than others and that this is ok. Children bring food made at home

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need to do better?

into the club, so that they can celebrate what makes them unique. They also

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31 October 2022 develop their understanding of the wider community through celebrations, such as Diwali, Black History Month and the Platinum Jubilee. n Staff understand the importance of promoting children's physical health. They use opportunities for children to be physically active in the fresh air. For example, children and staff play football and children take turns to hit balls to one another. Children have nutritious home-cooked meals at tea time. Staff encourage children to try different vegetables and talk about the benefits of eating vegetables. n Children learn to become increasingly independent in managing their personal needs. They place crafts made at the club in their book bags, they wash and dry their hands before eating and scrape away leftovers at the end of their meal. n The owner and manager support the well-being and professional development of their staff effectively. They have regular meetings, observe staff's interactions

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with children and test staff knowledge through the use of questionnaires, so that they can help them improve on their skills. Staff talk positively about the support they receive from the management team. n Partnerships with parents are very strong. They speak highly of staff and say that the care their children receive is 'outstanding'. Parents are particularly happy that children of all ages have opportunities to play together. They say that this has helped their children make new friendships and has supported the development of their social skills and confidence.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The management team and staff attend regular training regarding child protection and receive updates about safeguarding issues. They are able to identify possible signs of abuse, including what action to take if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. All staff are subject to appropriate checks to ensure they are suitable to work with children. Staff complete daily risk assessments to ensure the premises and resources used by the children are safe. Robust procedures are in place for dropping off and collecting children to ensure their safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478198 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10233918 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 70 Name of registered person MLH Club Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07768 684863 Date of previous inspection 3 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

MLH Club Limited @ St. John's registered in 2014. It operates within St John's Church of England Primary school in Shirley, within the London Borough of Croydon. It operates between 3pm and 5.30pm each weekday, during term time. The provider employs eleven members of staff, five of whom hold relevant qualifications at level 2 and level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the club has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with leaders and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the club. n The nominated individual took the inspector on a learning walk and explained how the club was organised. n The inspector observed staff's interactions with children during indoor and outdoor activities. n The inspector talked to parents and looked at written feedback to obtain their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of staff working at the setting.

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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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