Future Stars Coaching at Mary Elton Primary School

Inspection of Future Stars Coaching at Mary Elton Primary School Mary Elton Primary School, Holland Road, Clevedon, Somerset BS21 7SX

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This provision does not meet requirements

Staff do not have a clear enough understanding of the procedures in place to safeguard children. Although staff receive training on this, leaders do not ensure that staff know how to monitor children's welfare and report concerns outside of the organisation. In addition to this, leaders do not ensure that they gather the required information on children who attend the club. This puts children's safety and welfare at risk.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Despite this, children are happy and say that they enjoy their time at the club. The friendly and welcoming staff greet children as they arrive, and they allow them time to settle and decide what they would like to do. Children are keen to get into the club to see what activities staff have planned for them to take part in.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Staff take time to play games with the children to help them to settle. Children are kind and considerate of their peers and they develop nice friendships within the club. Staff set clear boundaries so that children have a good understanding of the expectations. Staff help children to understand why rules are in place. Children listen to staff, follow instructions and behave well. They include their peers in games, take turns and help to tidy up when they have finished with activities.

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need to do better?

n Leaders do not ensure that staff have a clear understanding of how to follow and implement their safeguarding procedures. Staff do not recognise their responsibilities to monitor children's welfare and to be alert to any issues in children's home life. Although staff can recognise indicators of abuse, they do not know how to report any safeguarding concerns to other agencies. n Leaders do not ensure that they gather important information about children who attend the club, such as their dates of birth and address. This information is vital in the case of a serious accident or safeguarding concerns. n Leaders provide staff with an induction and training that is updated on a regular basis. However, leaders do not monitor staff practice and ensure that they fully understand their safeguarding responsibilities and how to implement the procedures that are in place. n Children have lots of fun with the various activities on offer. They can decide if

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need to do better?

they want to take part in the physical activities, rest or be creative. Children sit together and create their own artwork. They talk among themselves as they decide what they are going to make. Staff praise children's achievements and children show pride in their creations. n Children enjoy taking part in the large group games and staff make sure that all children feel included. Staff act as good role models. They explain and

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need to do better?

28 October 2022 demonstrate the rules of the games so that all children know what to do. Children cheer each other on and work as a team. n Leaders provide the younger children with a key person to help them to settle and to make sure that their needs are met while they are at the club. The key person checks in with their children to make sure that they are happy and involved in the activities provided. n Parents say that they are very happy with the club. The staff are all friendly and their children enjoy attending. Parents say that they send their children to the club even when they do not need the childcare because they enjoy being there so much. n Children enjoy using the gym equipment provided to challenge themselves and to take safe risks. Staff supervise them well and offer children support and guidance. Children learn to climb, swing on ropes and spend time practising doing cartwheels and perfecting their rolls on the mats.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders do not monitor staff's understanding of the safeguarding policies and procedures. Although staff are aware of potential risks to children, they do not know how to monitor children's well-being. They do not find out enough about injuries children receive outside of the club. Leaders do not ensure that staff do not have their mobile phones on them. In addition, they do not ensure that staff understand the procedures for reporting concerns to other agencies. Leaders follow safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of the staff working with children. They provide all staff with regular training such as, paediatric first aid.

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Due date

improve staff's knowledge of how to identify if a child might be at risk of harm, and procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare 11/11/2022

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Due date

monitor staff's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, with particular regard to the mobile phone policy, managing children's existing injuries and how to report concerns to other agencies 11/11/2022

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Due date

28 October 2022 obtain the required information about children, including their date of birth and address. 11/11/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2572510 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10249074 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 133 Name of registered person Future Stars Coaching Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01275 876 432 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Future Stars Coaching at Mary Elton Primary School was registered in 2020. It is situated in Clevedon, North Somerset. The club operates from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, in the school holidays only. There are seven members of staff, including the managers. One member of staff holds a qualification at level 5. Other staff members are sports coaches.

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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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n The inspector spoke with children, staff, parents and the managers of the club at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed staff and children's interactions, indoors and outdoors.

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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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