S4A Group Ltd@Brill

Inspection of S4A Group Ltd@Brill Brill C Of E School, The Firs, Brill, Aylesbury HP18 9RY

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This provision meets requirements

Children in this setting are happy and confident. They are well mannered and polite when approaching staff and visitors. Children talk about the things they enjoy during their day at the setting. For example, they like playing football in the field and seeing the cows from the farm at the fence. Early years children benefit from the support they receive from older children. For example, older children enjoy showing how to do craft or science activities.

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This provision meets requirements

There is a wide range of activities and games on offer each day. Staff plan meticulously to ensure that what is on offer meets the needs and interests of all the children who attend. Children are confident to make choices of what they would like to do and share ideas for new activities. The provider has a clear vision and ambition for all children to engage in activities. They effectively work with the local authority to deliver a national initiative aimed at providing free places and nutritious meals to potentially vulnerable children during school holidays.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave well. They sit together at lunchtime and join in lively conversations with staff. They enjoy sharing stories of home and school, talking about their friends and exciting things they have done during the week.

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n The provider and staff work well with other professionals to meet children's needs. They communicate effectively with teachers, exchanging information to understand the needs of the individual children. This helps with a smooth transition from the school to the holiday club. Staff also work effectively with the local authority to support vulnerable families. Children are familiar with the staff and the environment, helping them to feel confident and secure. n The staff plan meticulously for the needs and interests of the children. Each week they have a theme, such as dragons, skilfully chosen to pique children's interests. The equipment and resources are prepared in readiness for the children to explore. Children happily choose the activities they would like to engage in, such as team games, arts, science and forest school. n Children support each other and engage well. They share ideas and work together to complete tasks as part of the planned activities. Staff work alongside

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the children allowing time for independence and discovery. They join in, where needed, to develop the activity following the interests of the children. There is a good balance of adult-led and child-led activities. n There are good arrangements to support children's behaviour. Children mimic the strong role modelling of staff, and are polite and courteous. They follow instructions and understand boundaries and expectations. For example, children

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15 February 2023 know the routine of the afternoon as they move to different areas of the school. n The provider supports staff well. Staff have access to continuous professional development. They each have a career pathway, where they can access support and training to progress in their roles. This empowers staff to reflect on their practice and plan next steps to grow and develop their skills and knowledge. Staff feel valued and supported, and enjoy working together. n Staff attend training to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). When a child with SEND registers, staff make excellent plans to support the transition into the holiday club. They send photos of the school premises, the gate children will come into, the staff and areas of the provision, so that children have some familiarity prior to attending.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

All staff have a good safeguarding knowledge. The provider has robust recruitment processes to ensure all staff employed are qualified and suitable to work with children. Staff attend a range of safeguarding training. They demonstrate a secure knowledge and understanding of the 'Prevent' duty, female genital mutilation and keeping children safe online. Staff know how to report concerns to and how to escalate these to partner agencies if needed. They can identify signs and indicators of abuse and know how to manage disclosures and document information appropriately and in a timely manner.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2615857 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10263402 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 25 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person S4A Group Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07989467850 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

S4A Group Ltd@Brill registered in 2020. It operates from Brill Church of England Primary School in Brill, Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. The setting is open from 7.30am to 8.45am daily for breakfast club and 3.15pm to 6pm for after-school club. Holiday clubs operate between 8am and 6pm. There are three staff, of whom one holds qualified teacher status and two have relevant qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed activities and the interaction between staff and children. n The provider and the inspector held a meeting to discuss how the club is run and to check that all legal requirements are met. n The provider talked about how activities are planned to take into account the interests and abilities of children. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working at 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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