Grover Out of School Club

Inspection of Grover Out of School Club Bedgrove Infant School, Ingram Avenue, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 9DJ

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Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

Staff create a welcoming atmosphere and plan a range of activities that complement children's learning at school well. Children show they are happy, comfortable and feel secure. Staff use children's interests to plan activities that excite and motivate them. Children safely negotiate and climb on large wooden frames, ride around on scooters and use ride-on toys outside. Staff help children to balance when they go on roller skates. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote their physical skills and their well-being.

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This provision meets requirements

Children happily chat and laugh with each other and staff as they freely play and explore at this friendly and well-organised club. Staff use their knowledge of the children, along with children's suggestions, to plan interesting and stimulating activities, using the school hall and outside spaces very effectively. Staff support children to develop their ideas when exploring play dough. For example, staff demonstrate how to create 'cookies' and support children to use lots of mathematical language and make comparisons as they play.

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This provision meets requirements

Young children are confident and comfortable in the bright, welcoming school hall. They thoroughly enjoy their time at the club. Activities are provided around children's interests. They discuss what they like to do and can easily access resources to initiate their own games. Staff are attentive and speak to children with kindness and respect. Children who concentrate for long periods of time enjoy making models from play dough. They request if these can be stored safely, so that they can take them home at the end of the day.

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need to do better?

n Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities very well. For instance, they work closely with parents and the host school's teaching team. This helps them to implement consistent strategies to meet individual children's differing needs. Furthermore, staff engage in relevant training, such as developing their knowledge of supporting children with autism, the importance of implementing clear routines and a consistent approach when managing children's behaviour. n In general, children are encouraged to be independent. Staff deploy themselves effectively around the club and complete everyday tasks, such as preparing snacks. However, at times, staff complete some activities for children they could do for themselves. For example, when making play dough, staff pre-prepare all of the ingredients for the children. This hinders children's growing independence skills and natural curiosity.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the provider has made positive improvements to the out-of-school club

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need to do better?

8 August 2024 since their last inspection. Managers and staff receive frequent coaching with regards to safeguarding and are more knowledgeable and confident about their roles and responsibilities regarding referring concerns and allegations. The manager shows strong, conscientious leadership. There are good arrangements to reflect on the service provided and to consult with those involved to make improvements, this includes children, parents and staff. n The indoor and outdoor areas are set up with activities that are exciting and engaging for children of all age groups. Some activities are set up to reflect the interests of individual children who are new to the setting. This helps them to settle and they quickly become engaged in activities. n Staff help children to learn how to keep themselves healthy. Children follow good hygiene practices. They wash their hands after playing outside and before meals. Staff remind children to have frequent drinks and to rest when they are

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becoming too hot. Staff provide healthy and well-balanced snacks and fresh meals and consider all children's dietary needs. n Staff feel well supported in their roles. They receive opportunities to attend training to ensure that their knowledge remains up to date. They complete mandatory training, such as first-aid and safeguarding training, on a regular basis. n Staff know how to create positive relationships and a pleasant environment, where children are happy and settled. They encourage children to talk openly to each other and to staff. Staff know how to support children's emotional well- being. n Parents report they are very pleased with the service that the club provides. They comment on how accommodating it is. Parents thank staff for providing enjoyable activities that interest children. Staff ensure all relevant information from schoolteachers is passed on to parents.

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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 140922 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10314391 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 80 Number of children on roll 200 Name of registered person Grover Out of School Club Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07879 876830 Date of previous inspection 11 September 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Grover Out of School Club registered in 2000. It operates from Bedgrove Infant School in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The club opens five days a week and offers breakfast and after-school sessions, from 7.15am until 9am and from 3.10pm until 6.30pm, during term time. A playscheme operates from 7.30am to 6pm in the holidays. Ten staff members work directly with the children. Of these, four hold relevant qualifications at level 3, one at level 5 and one at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the out-of-school club received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n A joint observation was completed by the manager and the inspector, indoors during a focused activity. n The inspector held a discussion with the manager in relation to the leadership and management of the club. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of recruitment, staff's qualifications and their suitability to work with children. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the out-of-school club and assessed the impact on children's well- being. n The views of parents, expressed in written feedback, were considered

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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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