Time Out Childcare Park Gate

Inspection of Time Out Childcare Park Gate Park Gate Primary School, Northmore Road, Southampton SO31 6LX

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This provision meets requirements

Staff collect children from their classes and walk them to the club building. Children arrive happily and are enthusiastic to start the session. Staff are good role models for children. They are polite and friendly. Children have formed positive relationships with staff, who greet them warmly on arrival. This helps children to feel safe and secure. Children are very familiar with routines. They put away their belongings and sit on the mat ready for registration. Staff use their initial registration session to welcome children and discuss planned activities. Furthermore, children confidently talk about what they would like to do and their experiences during the holidays. This helps children to feel valued.

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This provision meets requirements

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the club, as staff provide activities to help them to stay focused. For instance, children enjoy taking part in scavenger hunts. They work together in teams to find items on the list, such as squirrels, snails, leaves and sticks. Children demonstrate they are proud of their achievements, as they excitedly show staff what they have found. Staff provide a rich variety of resources that are inspired by children's interests, which children incorporate into ideas for play. For example, children use magnetic shapes to create 'robots' and play ball games outside.

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n Leaders prioritise staff's professional development. They hold regular appraisals and meetings to evaluate staff's progress. They ensure that staff have access to online training to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. Furthermore, leaders support staff's well-being extremely well. For instance, they organise events to celebrate their achievements. This helps staff to feel valued and part of a team. n Leaders have a robust recruitment and vetting system in place to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children. They are committed to ensuring that children are safe and secure at the club. Staff monitor children at all times and ensure that children are aware of behavioural expectations and boundaries, such as being in sight of staff at all times and requesting to use the toilet facilities. These procedures help to keep children safe. n Children behave well. Staff teach them to play cooperatively with one another

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and to use good manners. Children take turns and use respectful language, such as 'please' and 'thank you'. Staff use effective methods to encourage children to contribute well during group times and to listen when others are speaking. n Staff engage children in conversation about what they are doing and their school day. Children demonstrate they are confident communicators. For example, they chat happily and initiate conversation with each other, staff and visitors. Staff

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15 April 2024 ensure that all children have the opportunity to share their ideas during group discussions. During these times, children take turns and understand the importance of listening to one another. This helps younger and less-confident children to vocalise their thoughts. n Staff provide opportunities for children to access fresh air and exercise. Children experiment with movement through chasing each other and crouching down during hide and seek. This helps to promote their good physical development and well-being. n Staff support children to develop the habits for a healthy lifestyle. For example, they ensure that children understand the importance of having clean hands before eating. Children benefit from eating a variety of healthy and nutritious foods, such as fresh produce. Children are encouraged to choose spreads for toast and fillings for sandwiches. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak very highly of the club and

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all the staff. They explain that staff work closely with them and the host school, for example by passing on messages and sharing information. They praise the activities that staff provide and comment that children enjoy attending. Parents receive feedback after each session. This helps them to feel included. n Staff have established strong partnerships with the host school. They liaise well with teachers at the end of the school day, share information and plan activities based on school learning. Children benefit from doing their homework with club staff. This helps staff to meet children's individual needs and promotes continuity of care.

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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 EY501028 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10335143 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 20 Number of children on roll 68 Name of registered person Time Out Childcare Group Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07715 118752 Date of previous inspection 6 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Time Out Childcare Park Gate opened in 2011 and re-registered in 2016. It is based on the Park Gate Primary School site in Southampton and is one of six clubs operated by the same provider. The club operates from 7.30am to 8.30am and from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. There are three members of staff. Of these, two hold relevant level 3 qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the club 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 club. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with leaders. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff.

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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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