Ilchester Schools Out

Inspection of Ilchester Schools Out Ilchester Infants School, Ilustrious Crescent, Ilchester, Somerset BA22 8JX

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Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

Children arrive happily to the club and are keen to join in with the activities on offer. Staff know the children well and provide a warm and welcoming environment. They give them lots of praise and encouragement, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem. Children of all ages play together well. They are highly imaginative as they make models from construction. They dress up and take on different roles in pretend play and enjoy designing and making things.

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This provision meets requirements

Children's behaviour is good. They help to decide the rules of the club and concentrate for sustained periods while at activities, taking turns and sharing well. Children benefit from staff's strong links with the school. Staff use effective communication. This helps them to get to know the children well and provide them with the support they need.

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This provision meets requirements

Children develop an understanding about their health and well-being as they follow good hygiene routines. However, staff do not always give children a choice of snack, to include a healthy option.

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need to do better?

n Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the club and in the care of the nurturing staff. They are happy and settled. They engage in a wide range of activities which complement their day at school. Consequently, they develop a positive attitude and show pride in their achievements. n Children are confident and articulate communicators. They converse regularly with staff and their peers, sharing their news and play ideas. They develop strong friendships and are emotionally secure. n Children are keen to involve staff in their play. For example, staff have their leg bandaged or their temperature taken by the children as they role-play hospitals. Children play cooperatively as they take on the role of the doctor or patient, acting out scenarios in the hospital in their pretend play. n Children have many opportunities to be creative. They enjoy experimenting with water beads and pipettes as they explore what happens as they fill test tubes.

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They have opportunities to partake in cooking activities or develop their physical skills outside. Staff enhance children's experience further by inviting people into the setting to talk to the children. For example, the local police community support officer spoke to the children about road safety. n Staff are good role models and have clear expectations for children's behaviour. As a result, there is a clear mutual respect between the staff and children. Children are polite and well mannered. They are kind and respectful to the staff and each other. The way in which they conduct themselves contributes to the

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17 January 2024 calm environment and welcoming atmosphere. n Staff effectively evaluate their practice together. They have made significant improvements to the provision since the last inspection. They have improved their risk assessments, to particularly ensure that all equipment the children use is appropriate and safe. They complete all necessary records and store them confidentially. The premises are now more secure to ensure that unauthorised persons cannot gain access, and that children cannot leave unsupervised. n Staff have clear roles and responsibilities to ensure the smooth running of the club. They work together and take it in turns to plan activities based on children's interests. There is a comprehensive induction for new staff and ongoing training, which prepares them well for working with the children. Staff have increased their knowledge on how to support children's speech and language. They complete training to raise their awareness and develop skills to

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support children with special education needs and/or disabilities. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Those spoken to on the day of the inspection confirmed that their children like going to the club and enjoy the activities provided. They say that staff go out of their way to be flexible and help their children settle. They comment on the good communication from staff, which helps them to feel informed and involved.

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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 142885 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10305825 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 28 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person Michaela Brown & Julie Stapleton Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 07715371357 Date of previous inspection 24 May 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Ilchester Schools Out registered in 2000 and operates from classrooms in Ilchester Community Primary School, situated in Ilchester, Somerset. The group is open Monday to Friday, during school term time, from 7.45am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 5.15pm. It is also open from 9am to 3pm during some days over school holidays. The group employs four members of staff, three of whom hold early years or play work qualifications at level 3.

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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 The inspector observed children taking part in activities. n The inspector spoke with children and parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of staff working at the club. n The inspector spoke with staff at appropriate times during inspection.

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17 January 2024 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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