Shine @ St John's Juniors

Inspection of Shine @ St John's Juniors St. Johns C of E VC Primary School, Worrall Road, Bristol BS8 2UH

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This provision meets requirements

Children arrive at the camp and are welcomed by enthusiastic, caring staff. They eagerly join in group games. Staff are patient and caring and help less confident children, thoughtfully inviting them into activities and regularly checking on them.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy being active outside on the playground. They use the equipment to challenge their skills. They play cooperative ball games. Staff support children's knowledge of the rules and offer tips to help their technique and success. Children enjoy staff joining in and they all have a lot of fun. Parents say that staff are fantastic, and a wonderful team of people.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave well. They are polite to adults and each other. They understand the club's rules and staff's expectations. They are independent and show a good sense of responsibility. They tidy and put away the resources, making sure they go in the right places. Children of all ages play well together. Older children are mindful of the younger children and adapt their play as the younger ones join their games.

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need to do better?

n The staff team work together well. They have regular meetings to develop their practice. Managers and staff deploy themselves effectively to supervise and support children and keep a close track of children on the premises. Security and pick up arrangements are conducted thoroughly. There is clear communication, they make sure the club runs smoothly and that children are safe and enjoy their time there. n Staff procedures for taking children between the school's two linked clubs are robust. Children enjoy joining the 'walking bus'. They know the routine well and follow road safety rules closely. Staff ensure children remain confident and happy during the last session of the day. Children enjoy a snack and are supported in their choices of activities. n There are some bilingual children and different nationalities at the club. Staff appreciate and respect children's individualities and ensure they adapt games

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and activities to the different ages and needs of children. However, the management team do not ensure information regarding children's home languages and cultures is consistently obtained from parents. Staff are, therefore, not always able to value and support these differences. n The company have electronic systems to share information with parents. They produce newsletters and staff update parents via messages. Staff have strong links with both school sites. They work closely in partnerships with teachers and support staff. They provide for younger children's needs well, making sure they

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19 March 2024 have any extra support they may need. n The management team lead appropriate recruitment and induction, ensuring staff are suitable to work with children. They support staff's professional development well. Staff refresh their first aid and child protection training regularly. They are encouraged to undertake any additional training they may wish to, both externally and through the many varied opportunities available to them through the parent company. Staff say they enjoy working at the club.

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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 2663411 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10332964 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 60 Number of children on roll 173 Name of registered person Shine Wraparound Care Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0117 9030251 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Shine @ St John's Juniors registered in 2021 and is located at St John's Primary School Juniors site in Redland, Bristol. It runs a breakfast club from 7.45am to 8.45am and after school assorted sessions from 3.15pm to 5.55pm, Monday to Friday. There are three core members of staff, including the manager. Of these, one holds an appropriate qualification at level 6 and another at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the setting since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the managers and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector viewed all areas and discussed with the manager and regional manager how these areas are used. n The inspector observed the children, the manager and the staff and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held a management meeting with the provider, the director of education and the regional manager. n The inspector gained the views of parents by reading comments from questionnaires given to management. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the managers discussed their procedures for safeguarding the children.

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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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