Junior Adventures Group @ Fairlight

Inspection of Pioneer Childcare - Fairlight Fairlight Primary School, St Leonards Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 3AJ

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This provision meets requirements

Staff welcome children to the after-school club. They chat to children as they settle into their activities. Children feel safe, secure and confident.

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This provision meets requirements

At group times, children enjoy telling their friends about what they have made and recent experiences. They sing 'Happy Birthday' to celebrate the child's special day. These opportunities help even the most shy children to become confident. Children tell the inspector that they are happy at the club and enjoy talking to their friends.

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This provision meets requirements

At group time, the manager tells the children the plan for the rest of the afternoon. Children do not have to take part in the activities if they do not want to. The manager makes sure that all children are happily occupied. Children make superhero masks, play board games and enjoy chatting to each other. Other children make paper aeroplanes and see how far they travel. Later, children 'fly' their planes through hoops, which offers extra challenge. This helps them master their 'flying skills' and enjoy friendly competition. Some children enjoy physical activity by practising their ball skills.

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n Before the children start at the setting, staff talk to parents and gather information about their child. This helps plan for their interests and needs when they start. Younger children have a key person assigned to them, which helps them settle into the club. n Staff model good behaviour and are kind and considerate. Children's behaviour is also excellent. They help to tidy up before group time and snack time. They listen attentively to their friends at group time and play well together. They learn to cooperate and enjoy friendly competition when playing board games and during physical games. n Staff encourage the children to be independent and to make healthy choices. For example, they remind children to drink water to hydrate themselves. Each child has their own water bottle, and fresh drinking water is available at snack time. Children enjoy serving themselves a healthy and appetising snack from the

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snack table. However, the timing of serving of snacks does not suit all those that attend. Some children are collected before or after snack time and therefore either miss out or take their food home with them. n Overall, the activities that staff plan engage children's interests. However, children have limited opportunities to contribute their ideas for future activities at their club,. n Leaders and managers meet with the club manager every week. They monitor the delivery of out-of-school care and support the manager and his staff. Staff

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23 March 2023 also receive sufficient supervision and guidance to fulfil their roles effectively. Staff advise the inspector that they feel supported and that they enjoy working at the club. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The manager obtains information from parents so that he can plan activities which include all children. Staff check in with children throughout the session. If a child feels unwell, staff ensure that they are comfortable until their parents can collect them. n The club has a positive relationship with the host school. A walking bus from a neighbouring school further establishes the club as a helpful service for working parents. Staff seek information about the child's day so that they can provide the right support at the club. For example, staff are able to tailor their support if they know a child is tired, or their friends are not at the club that day.

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n Leaders and managers show a commitment to quality improvement. They are keen to consider ways in which to enhance the experience for children and parents. n Parents tell the inspector that their children come home happy. They praise the care and support for youngest children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and managers have robust recruitment procedures in place. There are appropriate arrangements to check the suitability of staff. All staff receive safeguarding training and are qualified in paediatric first aid. Staff are aware of the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child. They demonstrate a good knowledge of a range of safeguarding concerns. The staff and manager receive regular supervision and feel supported by the leadership and management team.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2615397 Local authority Brighton and Hove Inspection number 10265369 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 30 Number of children on roll 265 Name of registered person Pioneer Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01444 411388 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Pioneer Childcare - Fairlight registered in 2020. It is part of a chain of breakfast clubs, after-school clubs and holiday playschemes that operate throughout Brighton and Hove and East and West Sussex. Pioneer Childcare independently runs from the premises of Fairlight Primary and Nursery School. The club provides a walking bus each day from St Martin's Church of England School. The opening hours are 3pm until 6pm, term time only. The club employs four members of staff.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of provision.

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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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