Lamesley Childcare @ Kells Lane

Inspection of Lamesley Childcare @ Kells Lane Kells Lane CP School, Kells Lane, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE9 5HX

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This provision meets requirements

Staff provide an extremely warm, welcoming and home-from-home environment, where children feel safe and secure. Children greet staff with smiles and eagerly share the events of their day in school. They understand the routine and follow instructions well. For example, children know where to put their coats and belongings on arrival, and the importance of washing their hands before snack time. Staff encourage children to be independent. Children choose what they want to do from the range of activities and resources available to them. Staff interact well with children and encourage them to become engrossed in their play. Children make and design their own 'worry dolls' and 'fortune tellers'.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff ensure that they get to know children and their families very well from the very beginning. They have implemented careful settling-in processes, where they learn about children's routines, interests, likes and dislikes. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children work together with staff to create the 'club rules'. They understand what is expected of them. As a result, children behave very well. Children have ample opportunities to rest and relax after a busy day at school. They sit and share a variety of fiction and non-fiction books with staff. Children excitedly explain which books are their favourite. Staff listen and value children's opinions. They read 'Dinosaur Doo' several times. Children giggle as they hear their favourite parts of the story.

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n The leadership team and staff are passionate about their roles at the club. Leaders are a good support for their team. They carry out regular supervision sessions with all staff to identify areas of development. Staff have access to a wide range of online training opportunities. This helps to develop their skills and knowledge. n Children behave well. They use good manners and are kind and considerate of each other. Where children need support, staff are on hand to provide gentle reminders about what type of behaviour is expected. Staff apply fair consistent boundaries, so that children understand how to behave at the club. n Children say they love their club. They talk confidently about their favourite activities and say that they love 'getting to play with their friends'. Children get to share their special items from home during show-and-tell groups. This helps children to develop a sense of belonging. Staff celebrate children's individual

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achievements and give them an abundance of praise and reassurance. This helps to raise children's confidence and self-esteem. n Staff work well with the host school. They regularly share information to ensure that they meet children's needs effectively. This helps to provide continuity in

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25 April 2023 children's care and learning. n Staff are extremely friendly and caring. Children develop trusting relationships and bonds with staff. Children's emotional well-being is supported effectively. For example, if children are anxious, they know that they can speak to staff. Furthermore, staff encourage children to write their worries down and place them inside a 'worry monster'. This helps to support children's emotional development. n Children have excellent opportunities for physical play. Children can choose from a wide range of activities, inside and outside. Staff challenge children to use skipping ropes, hit small balls with tennis racquets and climb across large blocks. Furthermore, children negotiate cones as they ride on wheeled vehicles. This supports children's large-muscle skills, balance and coordination. n Children enjoy a variety of nutritious snacks. Staff speak to children about the

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importance of keeping a healthy diet. Children self-serve independently, choosing their snacks and pouring their own drinks. n Routines are very well embedded throughout the club. Children know what they can do and what is happening next. They understand when it is time to tidy up and move on to the next part of the routine. This means that children's transitions between different parts of the routine are seamless. n Leaders are committed to evaluating the club to ensure that they are constantly developing the club. They seek feedback from staff, parents and children, and make changes where necessary.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and staff know and understand their responsibilities to protect children. They understand the signs and symptoms of abuse and the correct procedures to follow, should they have a concern. Robust recruitment systems are in place to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. Staff are aware of the signs that would indicate a child was at risk of radicalisation or extremist views. All staff have a good knowledge of safeguarding, including female genital mutilation and county lines. They know what to do in the event of an allegation being made against a colleague. Staff use regular risk assessments to ensure that any potential hazards are identified and minimised.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362351 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10279785 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 79 Number of children on roll 109 Name of registered person Lamesley Childcare

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reference number

Telephone number 07540125974 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Lamesley Childcare @ Kells Lane registered in 2007. It is independently run and is located within Kells Lane Primary School in the Low Fell area of Gateshead. The club is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 9am, and 3pm until 6pm, during term time. There are seven staff working in the club. Of these, four hold a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the club 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 setting. n The manager and inspector completed a tour of the club together and discussed the play opportunities available to the children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working at the club. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children during activities. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The manager provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the club through written feedback.

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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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