Monty's Den

Inspection of Monty's Den Montpelier Primary School, North Down Road, Plymouth PL2 3HN

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This provision meets requirements

Children happily arrive at this friendly after-school club. Familiar staff collect children from their classrooms and escort them to the play area. Staff work well alongside each other. Children demonstrate great respect for staff and understand the routines of the club. They listen carefully to instructions and are well behaved at all times.

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This provision meets requirements

The manager ensures that the club is well organised. Staff vary activities depending on the time of year and the weather to make the most of the space available. In the winter and on wet days, children play ball games in the large hall or take part in quieter activities in the play room. In the summer, children excitedly choose to play outdoors. Children have fun and eagerly join in with activities. They confidently talk about how much they love to play football with their friends. They delight as staff join in their game. Children use their imagination as they play with toy diggers in the sand tray, learn new songs and practise balancing in the climbing area. They also enjoy quieter activities, such as colouring in pictures and building with construction toys, both of which are equally popular.

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n Staff promote healthy lifestyles. Children access a range of activities which helps to keep them physically active. Staff encourage children to sit in the shade to cool down after exercise. They ensure that children have access to fresh water at all times. Staff provide children with healthy snacks. They take account of children's dietary needs, including those with allergies and religious beliefs. n Staff have good relationships with children. They have meaningful conversations, such as when staff ask children about their school day. Staff respond well to children's needs and give them one-to-one time when they need it. Children report how the staff in the club are always kind and caring. n Children develop good social skills. Staff encourage children to take part in activities where they need to share or take turns. For example, children readily join in parachute games where they have to work cooperatively. Staff make

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snack times sociable. Children clearly enjoy having the time to sit together on a picnic blanket to talk to each other while they eat. n Staff ask children their opinions on what they would like do at the club. Children take part in a variety of activities. They excitedly practise their counting skills as part of a game on a play mat. They develop their imagination as they make models out of building blocks. Children show high levels of concentration in their play. n The manager ensures that the setting is inclusive for children and staff. She strives to provide an environment where children can relax and feel comfortable

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18 May 2023 after school. Staff take account of children's additional needs and promote a positive attitude to accepting differences. n There are good links with staff in the school. Staff ensure that there are efficient processes in place to collect relevant information from class teachers at the end of the school day. This helps to provide continuity of care to children and enables staff to pass on messages to parents. Staff work well with other professionals and they discuss how they can best support all children's well- being. n Parents are very happy with the service the club provides. They appreciate the friendly staff who know their children well. They report how their children are always smiling and happy in the club. Parents are particularly pleased that their children are able to play with children of different ages. n The manager completes regular observations of staff. She supports staff to

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enhance their skills through a range of regular training opportunities. For example, all staff have completed effective teaching and learning training with the local authority. As a result of this, staff interactions with children are of a good quality and children are given relevant learning experiences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager ensures that staff take part in regular safeguarding training, including information on witchcraft and breast ironing. Staff have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. They are clear on how to record and report their concerns and when to contact the local safeguarding team for support. Staff understand the whistle-blowing procedures within the club and are clear on how to report potential concerns about a colleague. Staff undertake daily risk assessments of the premises, including checking the outdoor area to ensure that it is safe and secure. They update registers throughout each session to ensure that staff know who is in the club at all times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491124 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10288937 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 68 Number of children on roll 72 Name of registered person Woodground Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01752661445 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Monty's Den registered in 2015. The after-school club operates from Montpelier Primary School, Plymouth, Devon. The club is open from 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. There are five members of staff. The manager holds a level 4 childcare qualification, two members of staff hold a level 3 childcare qualification and two members of staff are unqualified.

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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 The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the after-school club. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation in the outdoor area with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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