ACE Kids@Westfields Infant School

Inspection of Scl At Westfields Infant School Westfield County Infant School, School Lane, Yateley GU46 6NN

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Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

Children arrive happy and eager to spend time at this welcoming club. They excitedly choose from a variety of activities that staff plan around their interests. Children chatter happily to their friends and staff with whom they have built good relationships. Children support and play with other children of different age groups.

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This provision meets requirements

Children show that they know and understand the routine and rules of the club. On arrival, they sit on the benches and, when asked, can explain different rules that are in place to keep them safe. For example, children explain why they are not allowed to run indoors. The club follows the rules of the school, which provides consistency for the children to help them understand what is expected of them.

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This provision meets requirements

Children engage well in activities. Staff communicate well with children and support them in their play. Staff plan focus activities around weekly themes. For example, children create their own superheroes and choose which powers they would like. They create pictures and capes for their characters. Staff plan superhero physical activities for the children to take part in. Children work in teams and communicate well with each other to protect their powers.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and managers have worked hard since the last inspection to ensure that children's needs are met. They have evaluated the setting and have ongoing plans to keep continually improving the club. Staff are deployed effectively to ensure children's safety. n The friendly staff work well together. They have regular supervisions and opportunities for training to enhance their knowledge and skills. They work closely with the school staff. Shared communications ensure concerns are addressed promptly. Information about children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is discussed. Staff work with parents and teachers to help meet children's individual needs. Parents comment positively about their children's time at the club. n Children know and understand the rules of the setting and behave well. Staff supervise them well and if children's behaviour deteriorates, they talk to them calmly. Staff are caring towards the children, and children listen well.

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need to do better?

n Staff encourage children to make choices. Children confidently approach staff to ask for different equipment or resources to support their play, which staff are happy to provide. For example, they provide scissors when children want to cut out their pictures. n Staff support children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children are provided with a

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need to do better?

31 January 2024 range of healthy foods to choose from at snack time. This is a sociable time and children chat to their friends about their school day. They spend time outdoors, choosing to either free play or take part in planned physical activities. Children excitedly run around the playground and use a variety of equipment to build on their physical skills. n Staff are good role models. They are polite and use good manners, which the children follow. Children are proud to show what they have made, and staff praise them for this. Certificates and stickers are given to children when it is recognised that they have listened well and made an extra effort. Children proudly accept these.

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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 EY543167 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10305780 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 48 Number of children on roll 297 Name of registered person Soccer Coaching Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0345 644 5747 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Scl At Westfields Infant School registered in 2017. It offers out-of-school care from Westfield Infant School in Yateley, Hampshire. During term time, the breakfast club is open from 7.30am to 9am and the after-school club from 3.15pm to 6pm. The holiday club is open Monday to Friday during most school holidays from 8am to 6pm. There is a main staff team of five who work with the children. Of these, one holds a sports coach qualification.

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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 The inspector took a tour of the club with the provider. They talked about how the club is organised and discussed the play opportunities they provide for children. n The inspector observed staff's interactions with the children during indoor and outdoor activities. n The provider, staff and children engaged in discussions with the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. 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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