Portalkids

Inspection of Portalkids Hollinswood Primary School & Nursery, Dale Acre Way, Telford TF3 2EP

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and eager to start their day at this friendly club. Staff offer children a warm welcome, which enables them to settle quickly and join in the fun. Children have a wide range of games and activities to choose from, both indoors and outdoors. For example, indoors, they explore arts and crafts and play board games. They build on their imaginative and small-muscle skills as they build spaceships and rockets from small construction bricks. Outdoors, children spend long periods building dens from cardboard tubes and other loose parts. Children of all ages work together on their chosen projects. They problem-solve and communicate well with others. Children show a sense of pride and achievement as they develop their ideas.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children listen to instructions and show an understanding of the rules and boundaries. They behave well and play nicely with each other. For example, children use large pom-poms to make a cheerleading routine. They welcome others to join the group and value each other's opinions and ideas. Children show pride and confidence as they act out their routine. This reinforces their emotional development and self-esteem.

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n Staff plan a range of activities and experiences for children. They plan days around children's interests, such as a 'flight day'. Some children excitedly fly kites and propel sponge rockets. Others make rockets and planes to fly. Children gain valuable knowledge and skills while enjoying their day. n Children have many opportunities for trips and visits outside the club. Staff organise trips to the library, the town park and the local zoo. They regularly go to the local forest area to explore woodland and build dens. This gives children the opportunity to gain new experiences and engage with the local community. n Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical health and skills. They have daily access to the playground, where they play football, balance on space hoppers or run and jump with their friends. Indoors, there is a segregated area to play more physical games, such as badminton.

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n Children tell the inspector how much they enjoy coming to the club. They say they like going on trips, playing board games with staff and meeting their friends. Children invite staff into their play and show excitement when staff join in. For example, staff support children to do a cheerleader routine and join in with their show. This helps children to build bonds with staff and supports them to feel safe and secure. n The manager has a strong ethos for the club and wants to ensure children have a fun time and gain new experiences. She supports her staff team well and looks

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2 August 2023 after their well-being. Together, they monitor and reflect on the club, the activities and their practice to ensure the best outcomes for the children in their care. The manager supports staff to undertake professional development, and this ensures staff training and skills are up to date. n The manager works with parents to support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The club also facilitates children through the government holiday activities and food programme to access the provision. This ensures children from all backgrounds can benefit from the experiences the club has to offer children. n Parents and carers have a high regard for the club. They feel it is a lifeline and supports them and their children well. The manager has an active social media page, where she gives parents and carers information about the club, activities in the community and any information to support parents and carers, particularly

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with online games and their safety. n Staff support children to have a healthy lifestyle. There is a daily opportunity to access the outdoors for fresh air and exercise. Children have access to fresh water throughout the day. Children bring healthy snacks and packed lunches from home, and lunchtime is a social event. Staff remind children about the importance of washing their hands after play and before eating. This all supports children to make healthy choices and follow healthy lifestyles.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Managers and staff have a clear understanding of safeguarding. They know the signs and symptoms of different types of abuse. They understand the procedures to take if they felt a child was at risk of harm. Staff have undertaken training in safeguarding and paediatric first aid. The manager has a robust recruitment procedure to ensure staff are suitable to work with children. The environment is safe and secure from unwanted visitors. The premises and equipment are clean and well maintained. Staff complete daily risk assessments on all activities and trips outside the club. This ensures children are kept safe and secure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2645976 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10301751 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 32 Number of children on roll 56 Name of registered person Portalkids Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07476752800 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Portalkids registered in 2021. It is based in Telford. The club employs nine members of childcare staff, of whom one holds qualified teacher status and two hold a level 6 qualification. The club operates Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 4.30pm during school holidays, except for Christmas. During term time, it operates Monday to Friday, from 3pm to 5.30pm.

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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 provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing at the club. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the manager about the leadership and management of the setting. n The manager provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation.

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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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