ACE Kids@Cobham Junior School

Inspection of SCL @ Cobham Junior School Cobham Free School, Main School, Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1TF

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders have highly effective measures in place to keep children safe. Staff demonstrate, through discussion, a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. They have a good knowledge of what actions to take if they have any concerns about children's welfare or the behaviour of an adult. n The site leader discusses the high expectations staff have for managing children's behaviour. She describes how she works with children to support them to understand the impact their behaviour may have on others. She explains how staff foster children's self-esteem, such as through reward certificates and wrist bands. n Leaders describe how staff work in partnership with parents. They explain how they inform them of what activities their children have been doing at the club. They highlight the importance of a good two-way flow of information-sharing to consistently meet children's care and welfare needs.

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders have clear plans for the supervision and professional development of staff. They explain how they are committed to ensure all staff receive the coaching and support they need to fulfil their roles. For instance, they describe how site leaders have face-to-face training bi-weekly, which helps to build on their skills and to support the delivery of a high-quality provision. n The site leader explains how staff plan and adapt activities to ensure all children can participate. She discusses how staff respect children's views, such as when deciding which team games to play. She demonstrates, through discussion, how resources are easily accessible to allow children to lead their own play. n The site leader demonstrates, through discussion, a good understanding of how to promote children's health and well-being. She explains how staff ensure fresh water is always available to children. She describes how staff use the indoor and

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This provision meets requirements

outdoor areas to provide physical play experiences and specific sports-based activities for children. n Leaders demonstrate, through discussion, a good understanding of how to lead continual improvement of the service. They explain how senior managers complete regular audits and monitoring visits, which help to identify any areas for development. They describe company processes, such as weekly site leader meetings with managers. This enables staff to review the quality of play sessions, for example identifying what worked well and what needs to be put in place to meet children's needs even better.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2658831 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10308768 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 40 Number of children on roll 134 Name of registered person Soccer Coaching Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 03456445747 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

SCL @ Cobham Junior School registered in 2021. It operates within the site of Cobham Junior School. The club operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until the start of the school day and 3.45 to 6pm, during term time. The club also operates Monday to Friday, during the school holidays from 8am to 6pm. The club employs four staff.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of the suitability of staff. n A member of the management team and the inspector discussed the organisation of the setting. n The inspector held discussions with a member of the management, the site leader, staff, and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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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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