Hebble Harlequins @ Shaw Lodge

Inspection of Hebble Harlequins @ Shaw Lodge The Clock Tower, Shaw Lodge Mill, Shaw Lodge, Suite G3, Halifax, WEST YORKSHIRE HX3 9ET

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children enter the setting confidently and quickly settle into the familiar routines. The curriculum is challenging for children, and staff know the children well and continually build on their knowledge and skills. Children enjoy learning new skills and becoming increasingly independent. They help to prepare their own snacks and use tools safely for a range of purposes as they spread butter on their bread and serve themselves at teatime.

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The provision is good

Staff listen well to the children and encourage them to make choices and decisions about how they spend their time in the setting. Children enjoy learning about what changes occur when the seasons change and talk about their plans for Halloween. Older children, who attend the setting after the school day, enjoy supporting the younger children with tasks, and together they enjoy problem-solving. Children behave well and understand what is expected of them. Staff act as good role models for the children and good relationships exist.

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The provision is good

Children develop an early appreciation and love of books. They enjoy books with staff, as a small group, and independently as they help themselves to their favourite books. They talk to their friends about what they remember about the story and what they think might happen next. They talk about similarities and differences between the characters in the book and themselves, sharing their own experiences.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum is well planned, and staff ensure key skills of focus are brought into learning experiences for children, in line with their next steps in learning. The provider also builds in opportunities to allow children to take part in quieter activities and time where they can just relax and chat with their friends. Many of them are tired at the end of the school day. n Staff engage in lots of dialogue with children, and this helps to promote their communication and language. Staff are skilled in giving children time to process their thoughts and respond to questions, unhurried and in their own time. n Children's physical skills are developing well. Staff provide opportunities for children to learn new skills as they peel and chop different fruits at mealtimes. Through discussion, they learn about the importance of healthy eating and making good food choices, as well as how to look after their teeth.

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n Staff support children to gain an understanding of others' feelings and to learn how their behaviour impacts on others. Staff help children to work through any disputes and come up with resolutions, which helps them to problem-solve. They learn about responsibility as they help to clear up after themselves and complete self-care tasks, scraping any leftovers into the food recycling bins. This all helps

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5 October 2023 to prepare them for their transitions to school. n Children of all ages enjoy a variety of activities that help them to develop a range of skills. Younger children learn from older children how to play group games that have rules, and they learn to listen to others and wait their turn. Older children learn skills such as patience and how to take account of younger children's ideas and incorporate these into their play. n Partnerships with parents are mostly effective and parents report how they can see the good progress their children are making. However, not all parents are clear on who their child's key person is and of the role of the key person. n Staff have regular supervisions and appraisal meetings, and the staff and leadership team work well together. The manager is passionate about continuously building on practice and she works well with the staff to reflect on the quality of what they provide for children. Together, they have a good grasp

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need to do better?

of what they do well and what they want to work on improving next. They also involve children in these evaluations and consult them about what other resources they would like and experiences they would enjoy. n Staff deployment is effective and required staff-to-child ratios are adhered to. Safe walking practices, including regular headcounts, help to ensure all children are accounted for when undertaking school runs to collect children and to drop them off.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The environment is safe and secure and risk assessments are effective in minimising risks to children. Staff are vigilant and deployed well between the indoor and outdoor areas to ensure children are safely supervised across the setting. Children learn about road safety and how to keep themselves safe and remind one another of safe practices. Staff understand their safeguarding responsibilities and how to recognise that a child may be at risk of harm. They understand local procedures for reporting any concerns and the importance of making timely referrals to safeguard children. Clear and effective arrangements for recruitment and vetting of staff ensure those employed are suitable to work with children.

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should:

n ensure a consistent approach to partnership working with parents, to ensure all parents know who their child's key person is and understand the role of the key person.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2717760 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 10312882 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 Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 38 Name of registered person Hebble Harlequins Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07772933851 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Hebble Harlequins @ Shaw Lodge registered in 2022, re-registering from a previous setting that first registered in 2011. It operates wraparound provision from 2.30pm and offers before- and after-school provision and a holiday club. The club operates from The Clock Tower at Shaw Mills in Halifax. It employs nine members of childcare staff, five of whom have a level 3 or above qualification. The club opens from Monday to Friday. Term-time sessions are from 6.45am to 8am and 2.30pm to 6.30pm. The club also operates during school holidays from 6.45am to 6.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The provider and the inspector discussed how the early years provision is organised and how children's individual needs are taken account of. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the provider about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of

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their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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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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