S4YC Out of School Club @ St Peters

Inspection of S4YC Out of School Club @ St Peters Heswall St. Peters C Of E Primary School, 83 Thurstaston Road, Heswall, Wirral CH60 4SA

p.1

This provision meets requirements

Children enter the club happily and are keen to start playing. They are greeted by friendly, welcoming staff. At the beginning of the session, children talk openly with the staff and other children about their day. Staff ask children questions to find out about their day and how they are feeling. Staff know children well and have built up a good rapport with them.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

Staff provide a range of areas and resources for children to play with. Younger children show a desire to engage in role play with older children. They use their imaginations to pretend to prepare food and drinks for each other. Children are very polite and considerate to others. The craft area is a particularly popular area and the staff team provide a variety of different craft resources to support the children's interests. Some children spend a long period of time making their own unique creations and paintings.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

There is a calm and relaxed atmosphere. Children play cooperatively together in small groups. They excitedly huddle around the Christmas tree with paper and mark-making resources, taking pleasure from drawing pictures with their friends. A member of staff joins them, and they have a lively discussion about the tricks their Christmas elves get up to at home. This creates lots of giggles and conversation.

p.2

need to do better?

n The staff team knows children well as individuals. The key person for the younger children is the manager. She ensures that they are settled and that the resources and activities on offer meet their interests. Children communicate that they feel happy and enjoy the club. n There is a respectful and positive culture. Children listen and respond positively to adults and each other. Older and younger children mix extremely well during play and in all parts of the routine. They show care and concern for each other and delight when they meet at the start of the session, asking each other, 'How are you?' This supports the development of confidence and the well-being of the children. n Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. They are knowledgeable about interventions that support individual children in their play. For example, staff provide a personalised 'map' to help a

p.2

need to do better?

child understand what comes next in the routine and they also give them responsibilities. As a result, children with SEND are fully included. n Children are curious and show positive attitudes to the experiences on offer at the club. During a ball game, children take turns and cooperate with each other. Children are eager to join in and so they adjust the game to include more

p.2

need to do better?

6 December 2023 children and negotiate to move to a larger space. This demonstrates that children are working together and using their thinking skills. n Staff work closely with the host school and pre-school. Daily, they share information to promote the happiness, safety and well-being of children. They also meet to review the progress of children and share next steps in learning that can be supported in the club. n Staff report that they feel well supported in their roles. They take part in supervision meetings to support their training and well-being. They complete mandatory training such as safeguarding and food hygiene. Less experienced staff have not accessed training to further enhance the quality and consistency of their interactions with children. n Parents speak positively about the club and comment that staff know their children well. Staff make parents aware of what their children are doing at the

p.2

need to do better?

club through verbal feedback at the end of the session and through newsletters.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

Staff have a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and are aware of what they should do if they have a concern about a child. They are aware of different signs of abuse and what to do if they have a concern regarding another member of staff. Staff are vigilant about the safety and security of the premises. Procedures are in place to ensure that children are only collected by authorised persons. Staff ensure that children are safely supervised throughout their time at the club. They deploy themselves effectively, which ensures the close supervision of children.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2646025 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10301444 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 41 Name of registered person S4YC Limited

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 07814389469 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

S4YC Out of School Club @ St Peters registered in 2021. The setting operates an out-of-school club and holiday club which is located at Heswall St Peter's C of E Primary school. It opens term time, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6pm. During the holidays, it opens 8am to 6pm. The manager holds a level 3 qualification.

p.4

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the out-of-school 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 her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector spoke with the management team, staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working at the club. n The inspector observed children's interaction with staff and their engagement in a range of play activities indoors. n Parents shared their views of the club with the inspector through talking with her.

p.5

Inspection activities

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

6 December 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6