Re:play @ Maple

Inspection of Re:play @ Maple Maple Primary School, Townsend Avenue, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3SW

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This provision meets requirements

Children are warmly welcomed by staff as they arrive at the club. Communication is clear between staff and teachers. Any important information is shared to ensure the needs of the children can be fully met. Children are familiar with the club's routines. They know to put their belongings into the allocated buckets to keep them safe until home time, then wash their hands.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy a range of healthy foods for snack. They eagerly try foods they have not tried before, such as smoked salmon. Young children prepare their own food, buttering bread for sandwiches and making wraps. Staff teach the children about foods that are healthy. Children become deeply engaged in a wide range of activities. They enjoy messy play with beans and shaving foam and decorate paper plates with art and craft materials.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are extremely well behaved. Staff are excellent role models to the children and have high expectations for them. Children have consistently high levels of respect towards staff and their peers and play alongside each other harmoniously. They are motivated to join in with all activities. They eagerly volunteer for helper roles to hand out snacks and help staff to wash up afterwards.

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need to do better?

n Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the club. The manager and staff team consider the children's interests. They show complete dedication to ensuring that children receive a rich and stimulating experience, with all ages of children catered for. The club has an effective key-worker system in place, which ensures that young children's well-being is effectively supported. n The manager and staff work hard to support children with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND). They have good relationships with the children's teachers and other professionals, which enables them to share strategies to support the children. Staff use a range of visual aids, such as flash cards, to support children with their understanding and communication skills. As a result, children with SEND are well supported and enjoy their time at the club. n Children benefit from experiences within the local community. They enjoy trips

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need to do better?

to a local restaurant and outings to the park. Children visit the nearby residential home to sing to the residents. Community support officers come in and talk to the children about keeping themselves safe. This helps children develop their understanding of their community and the world around them. n Parents speak very highly of the club. They receive clear communication about their children at collection times. Newsletters keep parents up to date with events and activities that are happening. Parents report that their children are

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need to do better?

1 December 2022 happy and settled and enjoy their time at the club. They appreciate the 'creativity and efforts' staff put in to make their children happy. n Children's characters are developed and nurtured. Staff's effective practice promotes children's emotional well-being and ensures children feel safe and secure. Younger children are paired up with older children for support. A 'buddy bench' provides a space for children to talk about their feelings. Children have a strong voice in the setting. Staff have set up a council for children to contribute their ideas for activities and thoughts about the club. This enables children to have choices in their play and feel their contributions are valued. n The manager is extremely supportive of the staff team. Staff receive regular supervision and monthly team meetings provide opportunities for reflection and discussion around practice. The manager puts staff's well-being as a priority.

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Staff receive regular treats and an 'employer of the month' award is given to boost morale. Staff are given opportunities to attend additional training. This develops their skills and practice to further support children. n The manager works closely with the school they are located in. Regular meetings with the headteacher ensure the smooth running of the club. The manager is highly reflective of the service. Regular parent questionnaires help her to review the provision and strive to maintain the high-quality service.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff understand their responsibilities to safeguard children and ensure this is a priority for them. Staff undergo extensive training and hold regular discussions to keep their knowledge up to date. They are clear on how to report concerns, should they need to. Children are kept safe as staff remain vigilant and supervise them extremely well. They learn to manage their own risk as they walk inside and understand how to hold scissors and cutlery correctly. The manager implements thorough procedures to ensure the safe recruitment and ongoing suitability of staff.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481420 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10233938 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 45 Number of children on roll 73 Name of registered person Re-Play at Skyswood Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07913 323608 Date of previous inspection 13 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

Re:play @ Maple registered in 2014. The club employs eight members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The setting opens from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. A holiday club is also provided at another Re:play setting for children attending this club.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 their evaluation of the club. n The inspector held regular discussions with the manager and the staff. n The inspector spoke to children and parents during the inspection and took account of parents' written views of the club. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. This included evidence of staff suitability, attendance records, staff files and policies, and procedures.

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1 December 2022 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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1 December 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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