Little Angels of Baschurch

Inspection of Little Angels of Baschurch Baschurch C of E (Aided) Primary School, Eyton Lane, Baschurch, SHREWSBURY SY4 2AU

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This provision meets requirements

Children enter the club with lots of excitement. They show their understanding of the routine as they immediately hang up their coats and bags. Children say that they enjoy playing outside. They also enjoy mark-making activities as they ascribe meanings to the different marks they make. Staff are incredibly positive role models. They communicate with lots of respect to the children. This helps to further embed positive behaviours. Staff are consistent with how they manage children's behaviours. This helps children to quickly understand what is expected of them. Children behave extremely well.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and settled. They regularly seek staff out, where needed. This demonstrates the strong bonds that children have formed with the staff who care for them. Children show high levels of resilience as they attempt to climb and balance on the range of play equipment outside. They maintain high levels of engagement as they lead their own play. Children use their imagination as they construct with purpose, using building blocks. Staff know the children well. They support less-confident children to build their confidence. Staff work well in partnership with others. This helps them to consistently meet all children's needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

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n Leaders are passionate and ambitious. They are keen to provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of all children and their parents. This value is shared by all staff, who strive to meet all children's individual needs. n Leaders reflect on practice. They regularly gain feedback from children, parents and other professionals. This helps them to identify ways that the club can continuously improve over time. n Induction procedures are robust. This enables staff to have a clear understanding of the club's policies and procedures, including safeguarding. It also supports staff to fully understand their roles and responsibilities. n Staff say that they feel respected and valued by leaders. They add that leaders fully promote their own well-being. Leaders provide staff with lots of coaching and support. They have regular discussions with staff about their practice and how this could be improved. Leaders also provide staff with training

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opportunities, with an aim to develop their knowledge and skills even further. n Staff work well in partnership with school, particularly for children with SEND. Staff routinely gather and share information from the children's schoolteachers. This helps to ensure that children receive the consistency they require in their care. n Parents and grandparents speak extremely highly about the club. They share

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11 January 2024 that staff are very caring and nurturing towards their child or grandchild. Staff find out key information from parents before their child starts attending. This includes information about the children's medical and dietary requirements. Staff actively share daily feedback with parents when they collect their child. n Staff knowledge of how to manage children's behaviour is sound. They praise children for their positive behaviours. Staff focus on supporting children to learn about each other's emotions and feelings. Consequently, children show consistently high levels of care towards each other. n Leaders are keen for children to learn about themselves and others. Staff use a range of activities and celebrations to teach the children about what makes them unique. Children are very respectful. n Children are provided with a range of healthy and balanced meals and snacks. They also have access to fresh drinking water. Staff talk to the children about

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what their bodies need. For example, they encourage children to take regular breaks when they are being physically active. This supports children to start to understand how they can live a healthy lifestyle. n Staff deploy themselves well. This ensures that children are effectively supervised as they eat and play. Staff are very responsive to the children. They immediately recognise when children show signs of tiredness and/or hunger.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2642892 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10301759 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 42 Number of children on roll 86 Name of registered person Little Angels of Baschurch Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 07834564688 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Angels of Baschurch registered in 2021. The club employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 2 or above. The club operates during term time only. Sessions are available from Monday to Friday, 8am until 8.45am and 3pm to 6pm.

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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 club and discussed the safety and suitability of it. n The inspector spoke to staff as part of the inspection and took account of their views. n Children, parents and grandparents shared their views of the club with the inspector. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.

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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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