PT Childcare in Catterick

Inspection of PT Childcare in Catterick Le Cateau Cp School, Le Cateau Road, CATTERICK GARRISON, North Yorkshire DL9 4ED

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This provision meets requirements

Staff in the club provide an inclusive, engaging and stimulating environment which children delight in exploring. Staff take time to find out about children's own interests and fascinations and use this information to plan the environment and resources. Children are very engaged and they persevere at tasks for extended periods of time, developing their skills in concentration and focus. Staff are keen to provide children with new experiences which further enrich their knowledge and understanding of the world. For instance, children show excellent listening and participation skills during a highly effective music session, led by a qualified music teacher.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff promote an ethos of respect and kindness and this is reflected in children's good behaviour and positive attitudes. They care about children's well-being and use clear routines to help children understand what to expect each day. Staff model high quality communication skills to children and this helps children learn to articulate their ideas and feelings. Skills in personal care and good manners are promoted. For example, children learn to eat with good table manners and wait for their friends to finish before they get down from the table.

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n Staff have a key focus on helping children to develop social skills. They model play skills and use high-quality language and communication, which helps children learn how to play with their peers positively. n Stories and discussions are used to promote an attitude of kindness in the club and beyond. Children show this kindness towards each other and staff as they play and explore the provision. For instance, when new children join and seek out friends to play with, their peers are quick to respond and help them to feel settled and included. n Staff plan and provide a wide range of exciting and interesting experiences to enrich children's knowledge of the world. For instance, the police and fire brigade visit to help children learn about their roles and how to stay safe. An exciting visit from a therapy dog and handler provides children with knowledge of how to stay safe around dogs. Children also benefit from weekly sessions with

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a theatre group. n Behaviour across the club is, on the whole, managed very well and children understand the boundaries that are in place. There is, however, some inconsistency across the staff team in their response to some behaviour challenges. This means that children are not always clear about the consequences for behaviour choices. The manager is already aware of this and is working with the team to develop greater consistency.

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13 August 2024 n Staff value the relationship with families and has established 'Family Fridays', where family members can join their children for breakfast. Parents share that staff are very accommodating which supports working families. They say their children 'adore' attending and are really well taken care of. Parents also praise the support staff provide for families and their inclusivity towards children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The manager is passionate in providing a high-quality environment for children and ensures that staff can access ongoing training as required. Team meetings take place weekly in order to evaluate, reflect and discuss ways in which they can continue to improve their service. n Staff take time to support children with their developing personal care skills. For instance, they use a hair salon role play area to teach children good habits in regard to washing and brushing their hair. Staff also encourage children to drink

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plenty of water throughout the day. Children show skills in independence as they fill their bottles from the water container and enjoy exploring different flavours by adding slices of fresh fruit.

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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 EY412875 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10361943 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 63 Number of children on roll 164 Name of registered person Bulmer, Rebekah Louise

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reference number

Telephone number 07790 607705 Date of previous inspection 19 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

PT Childcare in Catterick registered in 2010. The club employs 30 members of childcare staff. Of these, 13 hold appropriate qualifications at level 3 and above. Opening hours are from 3pm until 6pm during term time, and 7.30am until 6pm during school holidays and on three teacher training days, when the school is closed. The club is closed between Christmas and New Year and on bank holidays.

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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 manager showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The manager talked to the inspector about what they want their children to learn n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual/manager about the leadership and management of the club. n Parents and carers 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.

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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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