Hillbillys Kidz Club

Inspection of Hillbillys Kidz Club William Hildyard C of E Primary School, Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, PETERBOROUGH PE6 8HZ

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This provision meets requirements

Children demonstrate that they are keen to come to the before- and after-school club. They happily greet staff and friends before walking over to the club together. Children report that the club is like 'one big family'. They enjoy playing with the abundance of toys and games on offer at the club. Children practise their ball and coordination skills as they play outside. They play well together, with older children helping to care for the younger ones. Children share their toys and take it in turns. They work together to successfully make 'Robot Bob' walk, talk and move using a remote controller.

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This provision meets requirements

The staff know the children individually and tailor the activities to suit their needs. Children state staff care for them and know what they like to do at the club. Children follow set routines, which helps them to understand staff's expectations and what they need to do. They recognise the club rules and why they need to follow them. Children help to set up the activities and put resources away when they have finished playing with them. Staff ensure children understand how to keep themselves safe. Children demonstrate how to use the equipment outside with their friends. They support one another as they navigate obstacles. Staff are on hand to support children with gentle reminders to 'hold on' as they climb on play equipment.

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n Staff safely supervise children as they walk from the school to the club. Older children wait patiently for the younger children to put their belongings on their pegs before going into the club building. All the children independently sign into the club and use a self-register system as they return indoors from playing outside. Children remember to wash their hands before eating snacks and after outdoor play. They help each other to clear up their pots after snack time. n Staff encourage children to be healthy. Children get themselves drinks and independently choose and cut the fruit that they would like to eat. Staff set out activities which enable children to be physically active and benefit from fresh air daily. Staff model the benefits of this by playing outside with the children. n Children at the club behave well. They follow the club rules and demonstrate how well they listen to the staff members. When two children need help to stay

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on task, a member of staff joins them and help engage them in their 'zoo activity'. Children use good manners, and staff demonstrate saying please and thank you when talking with children. n Imaginative play is encouraged at the club. Children make up games, and staff support children to develop their imagination. Children play well together as 'pirates' on the 'pirate ship' outside. Staff skilfully support them as they help

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23 May 2024 them to 'navigate their pirate ship away from the choppy waters'. Children develop their vocabulary skills as they play. Younger children learn that big waves are called 'tsunamis' as they play. n Staff build positive relationships with parents. Parents report that they are happy with the club and the staff team. They feel that their children are well looked after and enjoy the range of activities on offer. Parents value how the staff encourages all of the children to play together. They say their children enjoy being at the club and are often disappointed when it is time to go home. n Staff have developed good relationships with the teachers at the connecting school. They find out when activities are happening in the school so they can support children to extend these at the club. Staff help to encourage the 'Walking to School Initiative' by setting up a walking activity. n Management oversees staff's practice. New staff have been inducted well into

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their roles. They benefit from the support and training given by the manager. Staff state they enjoy working at the club and being with the children. They report that it is a small and happy team.

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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 EY501220 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10335804 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 62 Name of registered person Brightwell, Linda Marie

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reference number

Telephone number 01778341216 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Hillbillys Kidz Club registered in 2016 and operates from William Hildyard C of E Primary School, Godsey Lane, in Market Deeping. The club employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, one member of staff holds an appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens Monday to Friday, during term time only. Sessions are from 7.15am to 8.45am and 3.15pm to 6pm.

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n This was the first routine inspection the provider has 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 her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and the children. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at the club. n The inspector viewed all areas of the club and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working at the club. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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