Goostrey All Stars After School Club

Inspection of Goostrey All Stars After School Club Goostrey Community Primary School, Main Road, Goostrey, Crewe CW4 8PE

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy, safe and content. The atmosphere buzzes with their excitement and their eagerness to play. Children take care of their personal belongings and hang their coats up. They pour their own drinks and select healthy foods at snack time. Staff sit with children and talk about their day at school. Children have a strong sense of belonging and are keen to inform the inspector about an art exhibition that they have been involved in. Children explain the work of different artists and are proud of their own artwork.

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This provision meets requirements

Overall, children behave well and show positive attitudes towards their play. However, leaders note that on occasion, some staff do not always provide children with clear and consistent messages about their behaviour. This means that some children do not always understand right from wrong. Children spend most of their time outdoors. They show excellent large-muscle skills while playing football. They play ring games and show great perseverance while learning how to use climbing apparatus. Staff teach children very well about what makes them unique. Children learn about Diwali and talk about how some families are different, such as some children having two mums or one dad. This helps to prepare children for life in modern Britain.

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need to do better?

n The provider is ably supported by an experienced and dedicated staff team. Together, they want to achieve the very best play outcomes for children. They strive for excellence and evaluate the club well. The views of children, parents and staff are included in self-evaluation. n Staff provide children with a play programme that builds on what children already know and can do. They work with teachers to complement learning from school through play. Children enjoy the array of activities on offer. They giggle while playing board games, teach one other the rules of snooker and show fascination while making patterns with beads. n Staff report that leaders support them well. Morale is high and staff workload is managed effectively. Staff attend supervision sessions and appraisal meetings. Leaders identify that they would like to improve the programme of professional development for staff, to raise their practice to a higher level.

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need to do better?

n Partnership working is a strength of the club. Links with the host primary school, parents and external professionals are built on trust and respect. Parents report that the club is 'brilliant'. Staff provide regular updates to parents about their children's time at the club. n Care practices are good. Staff support children's emotional well-being very well and spend time getting to know them when they first start at the club. Children

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16 November 2022 report that the club is the 'best' and that they have made 'many friends'. They settle well and develop secure bonds with staff and the other children. n Staff teach children about healthy living. They talk to them about the importance of regular exercise and good oral health. Children recall visits to the dentist and talk about bicycle rides that they complete with their families. Staff set up challenging activities to test children's physical endurance. Children relish taking part in an assault course, ball games and races with staff. n Staff support children's individual creativity well. Children relish painting, drawing and enacting roles of teachers. They cuddle dolls, change the dolls' nappies and take them for a walk outdoors. Children teach each other dance moves and sing songs. They become enthralled while learning about their friends' hobbies and personal achievements n Children are confident communicators. They share books with staff and talk

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about their favourite characters. Children use a wide range of vocabulary and are keen to learn what new words mean. Staff listen to children with interest and ask them challenging questions during their play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Robust procedures are in place for the recruitment of staff. Stringent checks are completed for staff to ensure that they are suitable to work with children. Staff are first-aid trained, deployed well and supervise children with vigilance. Accidents are dealt with incredibly well and leaders record these with precision and share them with parents. Staff attend child protection training and know the whistle-blowing procedures. They understand the steps to take if they are concerned about the conduct of a colleague. Leaders understand their role to keep children safe and protected from harm. They teach children about e-safety and how to manage risks during their play. Children talk about road safety and remind one another of expectations while crossing the road with staff.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2598947 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10251510 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 113 Name of registered person Kettlewell & Jones Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07925699793 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Goostrey All Stars After School Club registered in 2020. It operates from Goostrey Junior School, Crewe. There are nine members of staff who care for children, four of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The club operates from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. The club operates a holiday club during school holidays. Sessions are from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the club 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 his evaluation of the setting. n The provider and the inspector had a learning walk around the club, to determine the organisation and planning of activities. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children as they engaged with activities. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of the suitability and training of staff. n The inspector held discussions with the provider, staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector conducted a joint observation of a play activity with the provider. n Parents' views were obtained by the inspector through written testimonials and discussions.

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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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