Premier Education WAC @ Welton St Mary's

Inspection of Premier Education WAC @ Welton St Mary's Welton St. Marys Church of England Primary Academy, School Drive, Welton, Lincoln LN2 3LA

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This provision meets requirements

Children are greeted warmly by staff, contributing to making them happy to arrive at the club. They understand the routine that staff promote, as they place their bags and coats at the end of the hall and sit down in readiness for registration. Children are supported to feel safe around unfamiliar people as staff introduce them to visitors, explaining why they are present and reassuring them that it is appropriate to talk to them.

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This provision meets requirements

Children demonstrate a secure understanding of the club's behaviour expectations. This is supported by staff as they encourage children to remember the rules of the club during group discussions. For example, children eagerly offer their ideas, such as not to stand up when eating, respect each other and the toys and to be kind.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy a variety of activities which have been carefully planned by staff to enable them to follow their interests. They show high levels of concentration as they play with jigsaws and build with magnetic construction tiles. Younger children contentedly sing to themselves as they play with dinosaurs. Children benefit from the expertise of staff. Through games and sport activities staff promote children's physical health while helping them to develop friendships and understand the rules of games and turn taking.

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need to do better?

n The new manager is supported very well by the nominated individual and senior leaders within the company. Robust inductions help staff to understand their role and responsibilities and the clubs' policies and procedures. Staff report that they enjoy working at the club. They have opportunities to meet for team building and group training days, helping to forge positive working relationships and promote overall staff well-being. n Staff support children's independence well, helping them to develop skills for the future. For example, during snack time staff ask children to select and prepare their own food. Children carefully spread butter on their toast. Staff are close by to guide children and offer additional help when needed. For example, they begin the process of peeling an orange, before encouraging children to finish the task. n Overall, staff communicate with parents well. For instance, they tell parents

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need to do better?

about the activities children enjoy in the club, which helps to keep them informed about their children's day. However, staff do not tell all parents who their child's key person is, to contribute to building relationships with parents and help to meet children's care and support needs. n The snack menu is changed frequently, and staff consider what children eat

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17 April 2024 during the school day to ensure that children receive a variety of foods and nutrients. Children are supported by staff to make healthy food choices. For example, staff provide children with a daily fruit choice at snack time. They act as positive role models as they sit and eat fruit with children, promoting children's social skills. n Staff build effective relationships with the host school. For example, they share information about evacuation procedures to ensure the safety of children and adults in the club. Staff work with the school to provide children with consistent approaches. For instance, staff adopt the schools' rules and strategies to promote children's positive behaviour. n Children enjoy opportunities to develop their creative skills. For example, staff work closely with dedicated volunteers to provide a variety of craft activities which capture children's imagination. Children use different materials to decorate

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milk bottles. They show a sense of achievement when they proudly show their creations to parents and visitors. Staff praise children for their skills, helping to develop children's confidence and self-esteem. n Staff's positive relationships with children help them to feel respected and valued. As such, children are keen to involve staff in their play. For instance, staff and children take turns to act out real life situations for others to guess the action. Children giggle as they correctly guess that staff are pretending to put a seat belt on. They excitedly pretend to throw a dart and encourage staff to guess what they are doing.

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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 2670529 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10334805 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 45 Number of children on roll 58 Name of registered person Multi Sport Pro Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01673 860339 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Premier Education WAC @ Welton St Mary's registered in 2022 and is located in Welton, Lincoln. The club employs nine members of staff. The club opens from Monday to Friday, during school term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am until 8.50am and from 3.30pm until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

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 spoke with staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out an observation of an activity with the manager. n The inspector observed activities, indoors and outdoors, and the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation and 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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17 April 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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