Herne View Church of England Primary Holiday Club

Inspection of Herne View Church of England Primary Holiday Club Herne View Church of England Primary, Silver Street, Ilminster TA19 0DS

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This provision meets requirements

Staff sensitively help children to settle, according to their individual needs. For example, parents remain with the youngest children until they are happy to separate. Children become extremely confident, demonstrating they feel secure. They have strong harmonious relationships and a positive attitude to learning, which provides good support for school. Staff are positive role models for children. They listen effectively to what children are saying, valuing their ideas and opinions. Children pay attention to adults and follow instructions when appropriate. Children behave well, showing respect for each other and the adults. They are eager to participate in the activities, developing their knowledge and skills, whilst having fun.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff provide good support for children to challenge their physical development and gain resilience. They sequence children's learning successfully. With their support, children are willing to have a go at new skills and keep trying to achieve them. For example, young children confidently use a low fitness step, they then attempt the next height. They keep practising, going back to the lower one to embed their technique and strengthen their muscles. Children are extremely pleased with their achievements and relish their next challenge.

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n The manager is a good role model and supports staff effectively. She mentors new staff and ensures they develop their skills and knowledge. Staff receive a good induction, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities. The manager and staff say that the registered person is always available for support and guidance, and visits regularly. n The management team seek parents' and children's feedback to help them evaluate their practice and ensure continuous improvements. For example, they are having more themed days so that parents and children can choose which to attend, knowing what will be the focus that day. They are introducing more opportunities for children to prepare food and look in greater depth at the impact it has on their bodies. n Staff ensure an inclusive setting, adapting activities and providing equipment to meet children's individual needs. Children confidently go to staff and engage

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them in conversations. Lunch is a very social occasion, with children talking calmly at their tables. Young children are confident around the older one's because they have a buddy and staff provide good support. They demonstrate their enjoyment of attending and are eager to participate. n Children gain an important understanding of a healthy lifestyle. They eloquently demonstrate their knowledge of nutritional foods. They drink plenty of water,

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28 May 2024 especially after exercise and confidently say they 'need to keep hydrated and not get thirsty to do gymnastics properly.' n Although there is a strong emphasis on sports coaching, children have good opportunities to be creative and take part in less energetic activities. For example, young children copy the older ones making a keyboard from paper. They practise writing letters and numbers, and happily sing the alphabet song, to know which letter comes next. Children actively engage in whole-group art activities, where they contribute to discussions, wait their turn to speak, and concentrate well on their tasks. n Children behave extremely well. They understand the staff's high expectations, especially to keep themselves safe, such as lining up at the door to move around the premises. The manager deploys staff effectively to provide children with good supervision and support. All staff receive paediatric first aid and child

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protection training. Staff carry out good risk assessments for every activity involving equipment and reinforce this with the children. For example, children learn not to swing sideways on the ropes and be aware of each other. n The registered person has good partnerships with the school, and they work together for staff to know how to meet the children's needs, including any with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They engage well with parents daily, and keep them informed and involved through on-line systems, as well as through the school websites and documentation.

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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 2678566 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10350616 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 35 Number of children on roll 12 Name of registered person AO Sports Coaching Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0146052686 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Herne View Church of England Primary Holiday Club registered in 2022 and runs from two sites at Herne View Church of England Primary School, in Ilminster, Somerset. It is privately owned and run by AO Sports Coaching ltd for children aged four to twelve years. The club is open all school holidays from 9 am to 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays. All staff hold sports qualifications.

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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 discussed with the nominated individual their planning and how they organise their environment to support children. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the staff and children and carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times and took account of their views. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff and they spoke about the leadership and management of the setting.

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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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