The Kool Crew Ltd

Inspection of The Kool Crew Ltd Lickey End First School, School Lane, Lickey End, BROMSGROVE B60 1JG

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This provision meets requirements

Staff create a calm, relaxing atmosphere at the club and provide children with a warm welcome. This supports children to form close bonds with staff and other children. Children thoroughly enjoy the friendly interactions that they receive from staff. They seek out the adults and initiate conversations with them. Children talk freely about school, their homelives and places they have visited recently. Staff show a genuine interest in what children have to say which further contributes to the positive relationships. Children say that the staff are kind and keep them safe.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff value the contribution that children make to the activities they plan and encourage free choice. Children know they can access the cupboards to find specific resources. Staff know about children's individual interests and ensure that there is a resource set out that engages each child. Children respond enthusiastically when they see the chess set out. They sustain their interest for extended periods of time on junk modelling and games.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave well and staff have created a respectful climate at the club. Staff provide children with clear boundaries and positive reinforcement for their achievements. They help children to develop a sense of responsibility and reward their efforts, both as individuals and as a group. This supports children's sense of belonging and encourages them to work as a team.

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need to do better?

n The manager who is also the provider, shows strong, conscientious leadership. She reflects well on the service they provide and consults with all those involved to make improvements. This includes children, staff and parents. They have recently focused on enhancing the provision for outdoor play. Although children have daily opportunities to play outdoors, staff do not routinely encourage this during the sessions. n The manager provides staff with ongoing, supervision, training and coaching to extend their knowledge and skills. She supports unqualified staff to achieve level three qualifications. Recent training has helped staff to enhance their understanding of how they can help children with managing their emotions. Staff receive regular safeguarding training and the manager routinely checks they understand their duty to keep children safe. n Partnership with the school and parents are strong. Staff liaise with teachers at

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the school to exchange information about the children. This helps to provide continuity for children's care. Parents appreciate the communication they receive from staff to support their child's needs at the beginning and end of the day. They have a high regard for the service provided by the club.

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need to do better?

11 March 2024 n Each child benefits from a dedicated key person to help them to settle and engage with the activities at the club. Staff plan a wide range of activities that complement children's learning at school. Children enjoy the opportunities to relax and enjoy books in the cosy reading corner. They eagerly use mark making tools to create drawings and artwork. Staff know that children like to use their imaginations in their play and set up a variety of role play experiences, such as with baby dolls, home corner and hospital. n Staff show they value children and the efforts they make when they work on art projects and jigsaws. Staff carefully pack these away overnight so children can continue their work the next day. This supports children's sense of belonging and achievement. Staff provide children with friendly competitions, such as to design an Easter egg. n Staff are positive role models and children show respect for each other. Older

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children offer their younger peers a 'high five' when they finish playing a game together. They play together harmoniously. n Staff help children to understand what they can do to contribute to environmental causes. For example, children learn to recycle and re-use materials. n Children engage in activities that help them to learn about diversity and other world cultures. This includes talking about the celebrations for Ramadan and St Patrick's day. n Staff consider how they can offer children equal opportunities for the activities they provide. For example, they no longer have specific days for bingo games and movie night to accommodate the variations in children's attendance. n Children enjoy the healthy meals provided. Staf ensure meals are nutritiously balanced and provide children with a healthy snack after school. Water is readily available and a milk is offered at mealtimes. Staff promote effective hygiene

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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 2657292 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10306107 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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Total number of places 37 Number of children on roll 67 Name of registered person The Kool Crew Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07534165381 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kool crew operates from Lickey end First school, Bromsgrove. It opens Monday to Friday during term time only for breakfast club at 7.30am to 8.45am and afterschool club from 3.15pm to 6pm. The provider employs 10 members of staff, six of whom hold a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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 provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the arrangements for children at the club. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the club. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual/registered individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of activities with the manager. 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 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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