The Play Station

Inspection of The Play Station Manley Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 8QH

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This provision meets requirements

Children are excited to attend the out-of-school club after their busy school day. Staff greet the children warmly as they are collected from their classrooms. Children tell visitors that they love coming and spending time with their friends. They form strong relationships with the supportive staff who know them well. For example, when younger children struggle to regulate their emotions, staff are quick to intervene and support them. This helps children to feel safe and secure during their time at the club.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners. They show that they are extremely happy at the club as they laugh together and talk among themselves. Staff provide children with a range of well planned and engaging activities and experiences, both inside and out. For example, children make their own perfumes as they mix flowers and herbs with water. Staff encourage them to crush and mix the ingredients together with rolling pins. This helps children to concentrate on their chosen activities well.

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This provision meets requirements

Children know the routines of the club and behave extremely well. They are helpful, well mannered and polite. Staff act as positive role models and encourage children to be respectful towards one another. Staff in the club embed 'ground rules', which they have on display and practise regularly, such as being kind and sharing.

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n The experienced manager is reflective, well organised and passionate about continuously improving the service she provides for children and their families. She values the staff team and their well-being. Staff comment that they are happy and feel well supported in their roles. The manager provides staff with regular supervision sessions and observations of practice. This helps to identify any strengths and areas for development. When new staff are recruited, the manager ensures that robust induction procedures are in place. n The manager and staff place a high priority on making the club an inclusive environment for all children. Children with special educational needs and /or disabilities (SEND) are supported well at the club. The manager and staff work together with children's teachers and parents to ensure that children have appropriate support for their specific needs. This means that all children,

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including those with SEND, enjoy their time at the club. n There is a strong partnership between the club and the linked school. Staff collect children each day from their classrooms. Teachers share relevant information, which helps staff to meet children's individual needs. Teachers

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15 July 2024 comment on how they value the partnership they have with the club. This helps provide children and families with an ongoing positive link between the school and club. n Partnership with parents is strong. Parents speak highly about the club. They say children love coming each day and comment on the exceptional staff team. Staff share information with parents about their children's day, through daily discussions. Parents value the range of activities and experiences that staff plan and how well they support the children. n The manager and staff support children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children choose from a range of healthy snacks, such as apples, bananas and yoghurts. Staff provide children with many opportunities to be physically active each day. For example, children have access to a large playing field, where they enjoy football and running games. The club also has a well-resourced secure outdoor

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area with opportunities to run, balance and climb. n Children develop their independence well. Staff have developed an environment where children can choose what they want to play with. Children enjoy the responsibility of undertaking tasks, such as washing their hands and serving themselves at snack time. This supports them to become able and confident in their own ability. n Children are supported to be creative at the club. Staff use children's suggestions and current interests to plan a range of arts and craft activities. For instance, children use glitter and different coloured material to make leavers' cards for their teachers at school. Younger children engage in bead-making activities.

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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 EY246265 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10351542 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 49 Number of children on roll 192 Name of registered person The Play Station (Wharfedale) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07790 610220 and 01943 600474 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The Play Station registered in 2000 and is situated in Ben Rydding, near Ilkley. The club currently employs seven members of childcare staff, three of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 3 or above. The club opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 9am and 3.15pm until 6pm during term time, and 7.30am until 6pm during school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 inspector and manager completed a learning walk across all areas of the provision to understand how leaders and staff organise the environment. n The inspector observed activities and the quality of staff's interactions with children. She talked to the manager and staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke to children and observed their activities. She spoke to parents and considered their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in 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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