Holly Mount Owls

Inspection of Holly Mount Owls Holly Mount RC Primary School, Greenmount, BURY, Lancashire BL8 4HS

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and content at this friendly club. Leaders recognise early years children benefit from some quiet time when they first arrive at the club after their school day. There is a separate space for early years children to eat their snack and complete a small activity. They then have the opportunity to mix with older children if they wish to. Children enjoy talking to the inspector about what they like doing at the club. They recall lots of activities from their time at the club's summer play scheme. For example, children explained about learning to safely climb trees and toast s'mores in the woods behind the school.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave well and are kind to their friends. They help each other to find their coats before going home. Older children link with younger children as "special friends." This helps younger children to become familiar with the club and have a familiar person for support. Furthermore, this supports children's emotional well- being and helps to develop positive relationships. All the staff know the children well. Some of the staff work at the school during the day in other roles. This helps to settle younger children and provides continuity of care.

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n Managers and staff provide a range of activities that support children's current interests. They also work alongside the early years teachers to link their learning with topics being taught during the school day. For example, children are currently focusing on the book, 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. Staff from the club incorporate activities around the book to extend this learning. n Staff effectively support children's understanding of being healthy. They encourage them to manage their own personal hygiene, such as washing their hands independently before snack. Children enjoy a range of nutritious and healthy snacks and opportunities for fresh air outdoors. n Parents are very happy with the club and particularly praise the effective communication between the staff at the club and school. Parents have excellent relationships with the manager and staff, and feel confident to raise any concerns should they arise. Staff provide 'learning journeys' for parents with

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information about what their children have been enjoying at the club. This supports effective partnership with parents. n Children's physical development is well supported at the club. There are different activities on offer such as, cutting and rolling dough. Children are very independent; they put on their own coats and help themselves when putting on role-play equipment. n Before children start at the club staff find out any essential information and their likes and dislikes. Children can also attend the summer play scheme before

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15 December 2022 starting the school and the club. When children arrive, they are already familiar with staff and the routines. As a result, they settle quickly. n Children have the opportunity to explore a range of learning areas. They enjoy making "musical shakers" with used items, such as bottle lids and kitchen roll holders. Furthermore, they take part in events such as recycling week. This supports children's knowledge and understanding of the world. n The manager has a good overview of the club. She ensures staff attend mandatory training and works with staff through supervision and coaching to further their professional development. The manager seeks regular feedback from children and parents about the club and any improvements they could make. This helps support the club's self-evaluation.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. They attend safeguarding training as part of their induction process. Leaders and staff are alert to possible signs of abuse and know who to report any concerns to. Staff from the club work closely with the school to ensure continuity for any children and families who may be being supported by children's services. Staff conduct regular risk assessments to help to ensure that the club remains a safe place for children to attend. Furthermore, they teach children to identify and manage their own risks. For example, they gently remind children to walk indoors to prevent them from falling.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 501976 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10264105 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 62 Number of children on roll 98 Name of registered person Holly Mount Owls Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01204 882 770 Date of previous inspection 23 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Holly Mount Owls registered in 2001. The club is independently run and operates from Holly Mount RC Primary School. It provides out-of-school care for children attending the host school. The club operates Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 7.45am to 8.50am, and from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. A holiday play scheme also operates for three weeks only, from Monday to Friday, during the summer holidays, from 8.30am to 5.30pm. There are six members of staff employed who work directly with children. Of these, three hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This is 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 this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector observed interactions between the staff and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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