Simply Out of School Nova Academy

Inspection of Simply Out of School Nova Academy South Bretton Family & Community Centre, 32 Tyesdale, Bretton, Peterborough PE3 9XZ

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This provision meets requirements

Children thoroughly enjoy their time spent at the warm and welcoming club. They are collected from school by the same familiar staff members. Younger children are paired with their key person. This helps children to feel safe and secure. Children are confident and have strong bonds with staff, who are caring and responsive to their needs. Children tell visitors how much they enjoy their time at the club and the wide range of activities they access. For instance, children enjoy exploring a range of sensory materials, such as dough and slime. They engage in various craft activities as they create jewellery and collages using different materials. Staff interact well with children. They are kind and supportive, offering advice to help children achieve their goals. This helps to promote children's self-esteem and resilience.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave well and have positive attitudes to learning. They are eager to join activities and games. Staff ensure children are included in the planning of activities and snack choices. This helps children to feel valued and promotes a sense of ownership of the club. Children are kind and considerate to others. Staff give children responsibility such as taking on the role of 'helper of the day'. This role requires children to help others, especially the younger children in the club. Staff are good role models. They are calm and explain why rules are in place. This helps children to understand the behavioural expectations of the club.

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need to do better?

n The provider has a clear vision for the club. They focus on children socialising, developing friendships and feeling valued. Staff gather detailed information from parents when children first attend. This includes details of children's interests and preferred play activities. In addition, staff observe children's play choices and encourage them to contribute to the weekly planning. This helps staff to provide a fun and stimulating environment for all children. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff access training specifically targeted to support children currently accessing the club. They implement effective strategies and work closely with parents to develop care plans to meet children's individual needs. Staff communicate effectively with school staff to ensure children receive continuity in their care. n Children thoroughly enjoy the physical activities staff make available at the club.

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need to do better?

For instance, children enjoy trips to the local park, where they access climbing equipment and larger areas for running. Children excitedly engage in a wide range of outdoor activities. They work collaboratively as they play group games, such as football and tennis. This supports children's social development, as they engage in team sports.

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need to do better?

10 July 2024 n The provider evaluates the provision well. They value the opinions of parents, children and staff and encourage them to share their ideas for improvements to the club. Staff engage in weekly staff meetings to reflect on their practice and the provision. The provider regularly observes staff and provides appraisals to identify any training needs. Staff engage with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. This helps to keep their skills and knowledge updated. n Parents speak extremely highly of the club. They comment on the positive impact it has had on their children's confidence and the new friendships the children make. Parents say the club is 'welcoming' and 'inclusive'. They describe staff as 'very supportive' and 'friendly'. Parents particularly value the close relationships staff build with their children and how well they know them. Parents describe how eager children are to attend and say that their children

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often do not want to leave at home time. n The provider makes sure that children learn to be safe while accessing equipment and play areas. For instance, they are shown how to use knives safely while preparing snack and staff explain to children the safety rules when walking from school. Staff are vigilant and follow robust risk assessments. They collect detailed information about children's health requirements prior to them starting and have effective systems in place to help to keep children safe.

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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 2674903 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10344374 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 24 Number of children on roll 29 Name of registered person Simply Out of School Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01656 372910 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Simply Out of School Nova Academy registered in 2022. The setting employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The setting opens Monday to Friday during school term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5.45pm each weekday.

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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 was given a tour of the areas used by the club and discussed the safety and security of the premises. n Children told the inspector what they like to do when they are at the club. n The inspector observed the interactions between the staff and children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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10 July 2024 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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10 July 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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