Oakwell Childcare

Inspection of Oakwell Childcare Minety C Of E School, Sawyers Hill, Minety, Malmesbury SN16 9QL

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This provision meets requirements

n Children's social and emotional needs are well met. They enjoy their time at the club and form meaningful relationships with staff. They interact happily with one another and behave well. Staff spend time with children playing games, such as table football. They ensure there are plenty of activities set out in the school hall and other resources available for children to select themselves. n The manager has a sound understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and is alert to changes in children's behaviour. She leads the practice of staff at the club, ensuring that they discuss safeguarding arrangements at meetings and undertake child protection training regularly. n The manager and the other member of staff at the club implement risk assessments appropriately and minimise hazards, to ensure children can play safely. They regularly undertake first-aid training to help them support children

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in the event of a minor medical emergency. n Staff promote children's healthy lifestyles. The club has its own grassed garden area outside the hall and access to the school playgrounds and field, to offer children plenty of opportunities to be active outside. Staff provide children with healthy snacks. They support good hygiene practices, such as children using cleaning gel on their hands as they arrive and washing their hands before eating their snack. n The manager liaises with parents and teachers at the school to gain information on children's needs and interests and make sure that children receive suitably consistent support. n The manager links with the other manager at their sister club. They meet regularly as a team to discuss their plans and to lead the evaluation of their provisions. Staff receive support for their performance and practice and are encouraged to access training to develop their skills and knowledge further.

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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 2655785 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10308755 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 20 Number of children on roll 20 Name of registered person Waldron, Donna-Marie

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reference number

Telephone number 07999867381 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Oakwell Childcare registered in 2021 and is located in Minety C of E School, near Malmesbury. The club operates Tuesday to Thursday 3.15pm to 5.15pm during school term times. There are two members of staff, one holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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n This was the first routine inspection of the setting since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n This was the first routine inspection of the setting since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children. n The inspector observed practice at the club and discussed with the manager the arrangements and support for younger children. n The inspector checked evidence of the staff's suitability and qualifications and discussed with the manager their arrangements for self-evaluation and improvements. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of

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this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years.

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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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