Oldbury Court Out Of School Clubs

Inspection of Oldbury Court Out Of School Clubs Delabere Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2ND

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This provision meets requirements

Familiar staff drop off and collect children from a range of different schools. Staff are welcoming and friendly and talk to children about their day. Children are eager to arrive and see their friends. Staff prioritise children's well-being and encourage them to talk about their feelings and emotions. Children are very happy and clearly feel safe and secure. Children are familiar with the routines and expectations. Older children help to serve snack and tidy up.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff know children well. Children's views are valued and staff plan a variety of activities linked to children's interests. The indoor and outdoor areas are very well planned to cater for the different age groups. Younger children have a separate indoor and outdoor space that reflects their needs. Staff promote healthy eating and exercise, and children have plenty of opportunities for physical activity in the large outdoor area. For example, children enjoy the climbing walls, gymnastic bars, and play a range of ball games with staff.

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need to do better?

n The club's leaders are very reflective and evaluate all aspects of the club. They have a clear idea of what areas they are continuing to improve. The trustees and directors support staff to make positive changes to ensure they provide the best care to children and their families. n The member of staff responsible for the early years children has a good knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Younger children have access to a quieter room, where they enjoy craft activities and role play. n Staff work well as a team and deploy themselves effectively to ensure there is adequate supervision of all areas. Procedures for parent drop off and collections are robust. When children are walking to and from school or on trips, they wear hi-vis jackets or wristbands to help keep themselves safe. n Most children display positive behaviour and respond appropriately to staff instructions. Some children need reminding of the expectations of the club.

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However, not all staff reinforce these as well as they could. n Staff promote children's good health. They discuss the importance of healthy eating and the impact of physical activity on children's bodies. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise and enjoy a range of healthy snacks at the club. n Parents share positive feedback about the club. They say that their children enjoy attending the additional workshops and trips offered during the holiday periods. Parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities state that staff are fully inclusive and go above and beyond to meet their child's

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need to do better?

17 June 2024 individual needs to ensure that they can access the club. n Leaders follow safer recruitment procedures. All staff receive thorough induction support and complete regular training to enable them to carry out their roles effectively.

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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 EY398159 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10347022 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 40 Number of children on roll 102 Name of registered person Oldbury Court Out of School Clubs

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reference number

Telephone number 07747650611 Date of previous inspection 22 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Oldbury Court Out Of School Clubs registered in 2009. It is based in the community youth centre in Oldbury Court, in the Fishponds area of Bristol. The breakfast club operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 9am. The after-school club operates from 3pm until 6pm, and the holiday club opens during school holidays from 8am until 6pm. The clubs are not available on bank holidays. There are 19 members of staff, of whom 13 hold appropriate qualifications at level 3 and six are unqualified.

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Inspection activities

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 their evaluation of the club. n The deputy manager showed the inspector around the club and explained how the play environment is organised. n The inspector had discussions with the leaders to explore the leadership and management of the provision. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of the provider's documentation, including training certificates. n Parents told the inspector what they thought about the provision and staff, and their views were considered. n The children told the inspector what they like to do when they are at 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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