ACE Kids@Ascot Heath Junior School

Inspection of Scl At Ascot Heath Junior School Ascot Heath Junior School, Rhododendron Walk, Ascot SL5 8PN

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This provision meets requirements

Children are greeted warmly on arrival by the kind, caring and nurturing staff team. They arrive at the after-school club happy and settle quickly. For example, children enjoy playing golf together and teaching one another the rules. They establish trusting bonds with staff, who are patient and gentle in their approach. This effectively supports children's emotional well-being and helps them to grow in confidence as they explore their surroundings.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children behave very well and promptly respond to staff instructions. For example, they quickly respond when staff ring a bell to come in for snack time. Children know the routines well. This results in a calm and happy atmosphere full of laughter and joy.

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This provision meets requirements

The provider's ethos promotes children to have 'fun, learn and move'. Staff offer an abundance of activities and resources for children to select from. For example, children strengthen their leg muscles while climbing obstacles, and kicking footballs outside. In addition, children have the opportunity to play sports on the large play field or explore the 'trim trail'. This helps children to be physically active in play after the school day.

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n The manager is committed in her approach to ensuring that children receive the highest quality care. Children benefit from high-quality interactions with staff. Together they build trusting relationships, which help children to build their confidence even further. For instance, staff encourage less confident children to answer a question at quiz time. Children give it a go and put up their hand. Staff enthusiastically celebrate this with children and they give them praise for their effort. Children are beginning to understand what makes them unique. n The manager and staff provide an environment for children to socialise with their friends. The room is filled with excited conversations between children about their ideas. Children interact positively with their peers and collaborate in their play. For example, they delight in telling visitors how they have a pretend pet snake. Children happily play with others and join in the imaginary play

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together. This helps children to have the social skills they need for building relationships. n Staff give children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) the extra attention and support they may need to join in and enjoy the club. For example, staff stay close by for children with SEND as they enter the room. These children happily greet others with a big smile and hug. They are soon fully involved with all the fun activities on offer. All children receive the individualised

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19 June 2023 care they need. n Children are extremely engaged and motivated in play. They independently select what they would like to do and demonstrate good concentration and perseverance in their chosen tasks. For example, younger children enjoy clambering on climbing equipment. They continue to try hard in this initially challenging task and staff praise them when they achieve what they set out to do. This nurtures children's self-esteem well. n Staff have highly effective partnerships with the host school. They regularly share information about children to support their welfare and well-being. Staff work closely with the school's head teacher. This helps to support children's continuity of care. n The provider is passionate about supporting the staff's continual professional development. For example, the robust induction programme includes time with senior staff and opportunities to shadow them. This helps new staff to

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understand the company's ethos and policies. In addition, managers support staff with regular feedback and targeted actions for improvement. Managers recognise that some staff need further support in communication skills to ensure that they know how to report information to others more clearly. n Parents say that the staff are friendly and approachable. They feel that they meet children's needs well. Parents appreciate the continuity of a stable staff team and say they know them well. Parents speak positively about their children's experiences and say that they enjoy physical activities. Parents value these opportunities for children to have fun and be active.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff know their responsibilities to safeguard children. They attend regular training to keep their knowledge up to date. Staff know how to spot signs and symptoms if a child was at risk of harm, such as neglect. They know where to report if they have concerns over a child's welfare. Managers know the correct procedures to follow if they receive an allegation about a member of staff. Staff carry out thorough daily risk assessments. For example, they ensure that all food is appropriately cut to avoid choking. This minimises the risk to children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543369 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10295253 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 40 Number of children on roll 45 Name of registered person Soccer Coaching Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0345 644 5747 Date of previous inspection 6 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Scl at Ascot Heath Junior School registered in 2017. It is located in Ascot, Berkshire. The club operates from Monday to Friday, during term time and some school holidays. It runs a breakfast club between 7.30am and 8.45am, and an after-school club between 3.15pm and 6pm. The club employs five members of staff. Of these, one holds a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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 The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and how they plan the activities for children. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at club. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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