Afc Social Opps

Inspection of Afc Social Opps Sunnybank Community Centre, 248 Sunny Bank Road, Bury BL9 8EB

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager has effective systems in place for self-evaluation. She recognises the importance of continued improvement and intends to include the views of children, staff, parents and carers in the evaluation of the setting. The manager aspires for the setting to be a safe haven for children. n The manager has a secure understanding of how she intends to keep children safe and protected from harm. She ensures that staff attend safeguarding training and they are aware of the referral procedure. The manager keeps up to date with changes in child protection policy and legislation. n The highly experienced manager has first-hand experience of working with children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She understands the importance of working with other professionals to meet the additional needs of children with SEND. She intends to offer an inclusive service that will help children to flourish.

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager plans to offer children a purposeful play programme, which will be built on what children already know and can do. She intends to work closely with teachers and with parents to complement children's learning from school. The manager wants children to enjoy an array of play activities in a calm environment. n The manager is an advocate for life-long learning. She plans to offer staff a bespoke programme of professional development. The manager aims to give staff well-being high priority and will ensure that their workload is manageable. She intends to meet with staff on a regular basis to support them during supervision sessions and appraisal meetings. n The manager has a good understanding of how she intends to support children to manage their own behaviour. She is aware of various strategies that will help children to self-regulate their emotions. The manager wants children to talk about their feelings and why friendships are important.

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager intends to teach children about similarities and differences beyond their own experiences. She aims to help children to understand that it is okay to be different and what life is like in modern Britain. n The manager wants to teach children about healthy living. She intends to help them to understand about healthy eating and why exercise is vital for their bodies. The manager wants to provide children with opportunities to learn about good oral health and why visiting the dentist is important.

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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 EY499915 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10335880 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 13 Number of children on roll 43 Name of registered person Action for Children

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reference number

Telephone number 0161 763 3939 Date of previous inspection 29 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Afc Social Opps registered in 2016 and is located in Bury. The setting employs 16 members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold a relevant qualification at level 3 and above. The setting opens on Friday 3.15pm to 5.45pm and then from 6.30pm to 9pm. On Saturday, the setting opens from 10.30am to 1pm and then from 2pm to 4.30pm.

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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 his evaluation. n The inspector had a tour of the premises. He viewed the resources and toys that will be available to children. n A range of relevant documentation was sampled by the inspector, including evidence of the suitability and training of staff. n The inspector held discussions with the manager to establish her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

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