School Friend Clubs @ St Mary's Uxbridge

Inspection of School Friend Clubs @ St Mary's Uxbridge St. Marys Catholic Primary School, Rockingham Road, Uxbridge UB8 2UA

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This provision meets requirements

n The club manager discusses how she will implement an effective key-person system when early years children settle into the club to ensure that younger children feel safe and begin to make friendships with others. n Children are given choices about what they want to play with as the club manager discusses how she plans to ensure that there are a variety of activities for children, both indoors and outdoors. n An effective behaviour management strategy is in place to ensure that children understand the rules and boundaries of the club. n The club manager discusses how she will maintain an open flow of communication with the host school to ensure that she can support the needs of all children and families. n The club manager talks about how she will provide opportunities for children to develop their independence. She intends to choose helpers for snack times and will encourage all children to choose their own snack.

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This provision meets requirements

n Parents are happy with the club service and say older children 'love the activities on offer'. n The club manager talks about how she will continually improve her service and regularly gather feedback from parents and children to implement new things and improve provision for children. n An effective induction process is in place to ensure that staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities. n The club manager provides opportunities for open discussions within the staff team regarding safeguarding children in the club. Staff ensure that they communicate with the school and parents to promote the safety and welfare of all children. n Staff understand how to keep children safe and talk confidently about how they intend to do this. They discuss how they have frequent opportunities to discuss safeguarding and how the club manager and provider ensure that all statutory training is up to date. n Staff discuss how they have regular supervision meetings with the provider and

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2632454 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10285683 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 60 Number of children on roll 152 Name of registered person School Friend Clubs (SFC) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0844 272 7158 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

School Friend Clubs at St Mary's registered in April 2021 and operates on the grounds of St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Uxbridge, London. The club employs three members of childcare staff. The club operates Monday to Friday, from 3.15pm to 5.45pm, during school term time only.

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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 completed a learning walk of the areas used to find out how they are organised, and the range of activities provided indoors and outdoors. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector checked a sample of documentation, including evidence of staff's suitability and training. n The inspector held regular discussions with the provider and manager throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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Inspection activities

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