Abington Community Out of School Club

Inspection of Abington Community Out of School Club The Annexe, Great Abington Primary School, High Street, Great Abington, CAMBRIDGE CB21 6AE

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and settle quickly at the welcoming club. They are collected from their classes by a familiar adult. This provides children with consistency and helps to support their emotional security. Children build strong relationships with staff. They chat freely with them about their day as they enter the club and sit for a healthy snack.

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Children enjoy the company of adults and involve them in their play. For example, children explore ginger scented dough and comment on its 'sticky texture'. Staff encourage children to consider ways to alter the dough's texture. They suggest adding more flour and using various tools to mix, shape and cut the dough. Children enjoy all year access to the large outdoor area. They independently access head torches during the darker evenings to allow them to use the larger and more physically challenging equipment.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave very well and have an excellent attitude towards the club. Staff create the club rules with the children and have them on display as a visual reminder. Children sort and tidy toys when they finish playing. They enthusiastically clear and set the tables for tea. Older children show kindness to younger children as they help them learn the rules as they try new games.

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n The arrangements for settling children into the club are effective. The manager collects detailed information from parents and teaching staff at the schools before children start at the club. Younger children are assigned a key person, so that they have a familiar adult to build a relationship with as they settle in. Staff are assigned key children that they are already known to as a result of their roles within both the pre-school and school. This helps to provide continuity in their care. n Staff interact well with children. They engage in activities, such as chess, sports and card games. Children enthusiastically describe their favourite sporting activities at the club, such as swimming, football and dodgeball. They are highly motivated and eager to demonstrate their skills to visitors. n Children are actively involved in the daily planning of activities in the club. For example, they have their own planning sheet that they add their thoughts and

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wishes to daily. Staff sit with children and involve them when purchasing new equipment to ensure that the children's interests are taken into account. n Staff give careful consideration to the layout of the club. A quiet space is provided for older children to access to allow them to complete schoolwork. Creative activities are well presented, with additional resources to stimulate

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30 November 2022 exploration. A wide range of toys and resources are accessible for children to access independently. These include the torches to continue the free-flow system into the garden area in the darker evenings. n Children's behaviour and attitudes at the club are excellent. Staff act as positive role models and provide gentle reminders, such as 'gentle hands' and 'walking feet'. They praise children for their kind behaviour. Children enjoy taking responsibility for tidying equipment. n Staff promote healthy eating. They provide a variety of well-balanced food choices, including a selection of fruit which is always available. Mealtimes are a relaxed and sociable event with staff and children chatting freely with each other. Children join staff to set the tables and bring out food and drinks. They demonstrate awareness of good hygiene procedures as they wash their hands prior to eating. n Partnerships with parents are good. Staff share information effectively to keep

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parents informed of the different activities and experiences the children enjoy while at the club. Parents comment that their children often want to stay and report that they thoroughly enjoy themselves. n The manager values her staff. They comment that they feel valued and supported. A mentor system has been incorporated to support new staff while they become familiar with their roles and responsibilities. The manager ensures staff receive regular supervisions and access to training.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff understand their roles and responsibilities to keep children safe. They can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. Staff understand the risks associated with children and families being drawn into extreme behaviour. They are familiar with broader areas of safeguarding, such as county lines and female genital mutilation. Staff are confident in the knowledge of the procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child or the behaviour of a staff member. They receive regular supervision and attend staff meetings to discuss policies and procedures. Staff complete regular training to keep their knowledge up to date. They are deployed effectively to meet the needs of children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 221689 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10233579 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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Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 40

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Name of registered person

Abington Community Out of School Club Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07851 933451 Date of previous inspection 28 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Abington Community Out of School Club registered in 1999 and is a registered charity managed by a voluntary committee. The club is open Monday to Friday, during school term times. After-school club sessions operate from 3.10pm to 5.10pm. The club also opens Monday to Friday during all school holidays except for Christmas, with sessions from 8.45am to 5pm. There are six members of staff, including the manager. Of these, three hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3 or above.

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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 manager and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector looked at the premises used by the children and the resources available to them. n The inspector spoke to parents and children during the inspection and to gather their views on the quality of the provision. n The inspector observed children at play and their interactions with staff. She discussed a specific activity with the manager. n The inspector spoke with representatives of the management committee and the manager about the leadership of the club.

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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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