The Children's Club

Inspection of The Children's Club St Davids C Of E Primary School, Copperas Lane, Haigh, Wigan WN2 1PA

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This provision meets requirements

The staff team have built an engaging environment, which captures children's interests. As children enter the club, they settle quickly and talk about their school day with staff. Children feel happy and safe. They are eager to join in with their friends for 'games night'. Staff set high expectations for all children. They work closely with the school teachers and provide exciting opportunities for children to build on the skills they have been developing in school. For example, children practise their counting and number recognition as they confidently throw darts onto the dart board. Staff consistently give praise to children. This boosts their self- confidence and encourages children to keep on trying.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff are positive role models to children. They gently talk to children about the key rules when entering the club. Children explain the importance of walking inside so they do not fall and hurt themselves. Staff further support children to manage their own safety. For example, staff support children to hold the darts correctly. Children understand the rules and boundaries of the club. They are respectful and kind to their friends. For example, children demonstrate the skill to share and take turns. Overall, children's behaviour is good.

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need to do better?

n Staff offer children a variety of opportunities to support their emerging decision- making skills. For example, when children enter the club, they confidently take their belongings off and hang them up on their peg. They sign themselves into club. Children have name cards which they use to show which of the areas they would like to play in. Children are confident in their choices and are developing good independence. skills. n Staff place high priority on children's emotional well-being. Children develop a real sense of belonging. For example, staff have implemented a buddy system to help children who are new to the club settle in. They build positive relationships with each other and play cooperatively. Children use their name cards in the play areas to establish how many children can join in at one time to keep the area safe. They develop respectful and kind attitudes towards each other. n All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities,

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need to do better?

are supported well in the club. There is an effective key-person system in place. Staff liaise closely with the school teacher and parents to maintain continuity in meeting children's needs. This enables staff to put strategies in place to support children in the club with their speech, language and physical development. Children enjoy the positive experiences at the club, which meets their individual needs. n The staff team feel their well-being is supported by the manager. Additionally,

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need to do better?

11 July 2024 staff have completed mandatory training, such as safeguarding. Staff work well as a team. They hold regular meetings, where they discuss the quality of the provision and how they can continuously improve their practice to offer children a consistently good level of care. However, the club does not always focus staff professional development sharply enough with supporting staff to attend relevant training courses to enhance their skills even further. n The staff team have effective systems in place to evaluate the quality of their provision. This includes the views of children, staff and parents. Children's views and opinions are shared regularly. In addition, they inform staff of their current interests. This informs the club's planning and encourages children to choose activities they would like to engage in. Children feel valued at this club. n Parents speak highly of the staff and their kind and nurturing attitudes. They say

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that their children love attending the club. Parents feel that the communication from staff is effective and they are kept up to date on their child's day. They feel their children are given the opportunity to thrive at the club. Overall, parents feel well supported and are happy with the service the club provides. n The provider failed to notify Ofsted of a change to the nominated individual. However, the director has taken immediate steps to provide Ofsted with the correct information. The new nominated individual is already known to Ofsted and has been deemed suitable, in addition the club has carried out robust vetting processes to ensure that they are suitable. There has been no impact on children.

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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 EY537391 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10350970 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 30 Number of children on roll 37 Name of registered person The Childrens Club TCC

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reference number

Telephone number 01942 747798 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The Children's Club registered in 2000 and re-registered in 2016 to reflect a change in legal status. The club employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 7.30am to 8.45am and 3.15pm to 5.30pm.

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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 talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the company director and manager about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

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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11 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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