OSCA ST JOHNS

Inspection of OSCA ST JOHNS St. Johns Primary School, Albion Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 2SN

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This provision meets requirements

Children are at the heart of this welcoming out-of-school club. They display a strong sense of belonging and are clearly happy to attend. Children are familiar with the club's daily routines. They learn the importance of hygiene practices and routinely wash their hands before snack time. Children develop good manners and sit around the table with their peers, engaging in meaningful conversations about their school day.

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This provision meets requirements

Children's emotional well-being is supported exceptionally well. After eating their snack, children come together as a group with the club's manager. They display kindness, consideration and patience as they listen attentively to each other and share their 'daily news'. This helps children to feel valued. Children discuss their feelings and refer to the 'zones of regulation scale'. They link how they are feeling to a colour. Children confidently share their ideas and strategies with each other. For example, children who feel 'yellow' relax and read a story in the quiet, cosy area.

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This provision meets requirements

Children make independent choices about the activities they wish to join in with. They display their creativity as they paint colourful pictures to take home. Other children choose to go outside to play football with their friends.

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need to do better?

n At the start of each session, before playing outside, children complete a risk assessment of the outdoor area. They enjoy taking responsibility for this and are supported by staff to identify potential hazards and warn the group how to reduce the likelihood of an accident. Children identify risks they cannot remove. They carefully place a cone on the risk to warn others. For example, children explain that they coned off the slippery parts of the outdoor area in the icy weather. n Partnerships with the host school are strong. Staff speak with children's teachers on a daily basis, which ensures a smooth transition between school and the club. The club operates from the Reception classroom. This means that children are familiar with their environment and contributes to increased feelings of safety and security. n Parents have high regard for the club and staff. They state that 'communication is excellent' and feel thoroughly informed about the activities children take part

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in. They comment on the 'lovely atmosphere' and value the time children get to spend mixing with children outside of their own specific class. Parents say that the staff are 'friendly and easy to talk to' and 'really care about each of the students who attend'.

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need to do better?

26 January 2023 n The manager has effective procedures in place to evaluate the club as a service to children and their families. She is constantly looking for ways to enhance their practice and promote an even better experience for the children who attend. Children are invited to share activity ideas and these are facilitated if possible. For example, on the day of inspection children participated in an interactive dance experience on a games console. Parent feedback is sought throughout children's time at the club. An initial questionnaire is sent to parents following induction. Parents are also invited to share anonymous feedback through a suggestions envelope on the parent noticeboard. n The staff team work extremely well together. They report that they are happy in their role and feel supported by the club's manager and each other. Staff have access to a range of training, including child protection and paediatric first aid.

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They report effective supervision procedures are in place. Staff are reflective and talk about their practice at the end of each session. n Children benefit from opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They thoroughly enjoy playing team games and running around outside. Children take turns as they pretend to be the referee in a game of football. They excitedly shoot and score goals, demonstrating pride in their achievements. Children display upper body strength. They jump, hold and swing on metal bars.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The premises are safe and secure, and staff deploy themselves well to ensure the close supervision of children. Staff communicate with each other via walkie-talkies to ensure the whereabouts of children is consistently known by all staff, despite children moving between indoors and outdoors. The manager and staff have completed safeguarding training. They have a secure knowledge of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and understand the procedure to follow should they need to report a concern. This includes concerns about the conduct of a colleague. The manager understands the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 101869 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10265404 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 24 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person OSCA St John's Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07505411558 Date of previous inspection 6 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

OSCA ST JOHNS registered in 2000. The group provides a breakfast club and after- school care solely for the children of St John's Primary School, Cheltenham. The group is open Monday to Friday during term time only, from 8am until 8.55am for the breakfast club and from 3.15pm until 6pm for after-school care. Six members of staff, including the manager, work directly with the children. Of these, three staff hold childcare qualifications at level 2 and 3.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The manager gave the inspector a tour of the premises and explained which areas are used by children. n The inspector observed children's interactions with staff and monitored their engagement in a range of play activities indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and considered written feedback from parents. n The inspector reviewed documentation including the suitability of staff and paediatric first-aid certificates. n The inspector held discussions with manager regarding the organisation and evaluation of the setting.

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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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