Castle Hill Young Peoples Centre

Inspection of Castle Hill Young Peoples Centre Castle Hill Centre, Castleton Street, BOLTON BL2 2JW

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy to attend this inviting and friendly club. They form trusting relationships with staff, who get to know them and their families very well. Children readily follow the routines for storing away their belongings. Staff carefully plan the environment to meet the needs of all children who attend, which helps them to settle quickly. Staff divide the large hall into smaller areas to create a calm environment. They create cosy spaces for children to relax and rest if required. As a result, children are confident, capable and comfortable. They make choices and share their ideas in conversations with staff and other children.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff know children well and have high expectations of each child. They give children opportunities to share their ideas and understanding. Staff are responsive, playful and affectionate as they interact with children. Children explain that they like attending the club and that their favourite activities are always ready for them. Staff role model respectful relationships with each other and children follow this. Children know the routines of the club and their behaviour is good. They are polite, well mannered and confidently engage with visitors. The youngest children know the boundaries and expectations. Children share and take turns, and are respectful to each other and the staff.

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need to do better?

n The provider is highly committed to supporting families within the community. They use additional funding from the government's holidays, activities and food (HAF) programme effectively to provide children with activity sessions and a hot meal. Children are also offered community places to cover times, such as term time sessions and school holidays. This ensures that children can benefit from attending activities after school and holidays. n Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. For example, staff adapt practice where needed and work in close partnership with parents and the schools that children attend to understand the needs of each individual. This helps children with SEND to actively participate in the activities. n The club leaders are experienced practitioners. They continually observe what children know and can do during their play. For instance, she is aware when

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need to do better?

children need restful activities and incorporates these into the day. Children enjoy drawing or making beads to take home. Children show confidence when they speak about what they do and what they have made. n Staff promote children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, they remind children of the importance of washing their hands before eating and all sit together at snack time. Staff provide a selection of food for children to choose

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20 June 2024 from and encourage children to make healthy choices. Children have access to a large, secure outdoor area, including a football pitch. Staff provide equipment and games such as 'cross the bridge'. Children delight in trying to catch each other in teams. n Staff encourage children to think about their own safety at the club, such as how hard to kick the ball when playing with younger children outside. Staff also support children and parents to discuss subjects, such as train track safety and online safety, with their children at home in an age-appropriate way. This helps to support children's safety when in the community. n Staff establish positive relationships with parents. They communicate with them at the end of each day. Staff keep parents fully informed about their children's time at the club and at school. This includes sharing what children have enjoyed doing and activity ideas. This helps to provide continuity in children's learning.

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need to do better?

n Leaders monitor the quality of the care provided for children, and they evaluate the service provided. The manager and staff understand the importance of reflection and evaluation to develop practice further. Managers act quickly when they identify areas that need further development and provide the appropriate support, training, and coaching needed. Staff have access to professional opportunities that help them improve the club for all. Staff feel committed to their roles and valued as a result.

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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 EY492011 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10347063 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 60 Number of children on roll 196 Name of registered person Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

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reference number

Telephone number 01204 338190 Date of previous inspection 28 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Castle Hill Young Peoples Centre registered in 2015 and is located in Bolton. The setting employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold a relevant qualification at level 3, one holds a qualification at level 2. The setting opens 3pm to 6pm from Monday to Friday during term time, and from 8am to 6pm during school holidays. The setting offers local authority funded places under the healthy attitudes to food (HAF) funding scheme.

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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 club and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the club. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the club. n The inspector observed the quality of activities being provided, and assessed the impact that this was having on children. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the manager and staff. n Parents shared their views of the club with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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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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