St Johns Afterschool Club

Inspection of St Johns Afterschool Club St Johns Junior School, Fountains Road, Liverpool L4 1UN

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This provision meets requirements

Children are welcomed at the club by kind and nurturing staff. They arrive with their class teacher, who provides club staff with a handover about children's day and their achievements. This helps staff get to know children and celebrate the things they have learned at school. Despite some children only recently starting, they are very well settled at the club. Staff use 'All About Me' documents to help them gain a good understanding of children's individual needs and plan activities that will capture their interest. This helps children to form bonds with staff and feel emotionally secure at the club.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have high expectations for positive behaviour. They support children to devise their own club rules, such as 'no mean names' and 'have fun'. This allows children to take ownership of the club and learn about what is expected of them. Children's behaviour is very good. Older children take younger children by the hand and gently guide them to the different resources. They politely ask each other if they would like to play together, demonstrating caring and respectful behaviour. Children show that they feel happy and safe at the club.

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n The providers organise the club well. They work hard to provide experiences and activities that complement what children are learning at school. For instance, the providers plan topics, such as 'All About Me', to match the school curriculum. They extend this further with activities that encourage children to express their feelings and emotions at the start of term. This helps children to build on and consolidate their existing skills and knowledge. n Partnership working with the host school is strong and well embedded. The providers attend termly meetings with the school leadership team to seek information about child protection and special educational needs and/or disabilities. They have daily conversations with children's class teachers to help them get to know children well. This collaborative partnership provides continuity in children's care and education. n Children have a lovely attitude to learning. They arrive at the club keen and

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eager to explore what is on offer. Children skilfully create masterpieces with construction bricks, such as aeroplanes, and display them for their friends to see. Staff recognise children's efforts and praise their skills. This boosts children's confidence and self-esteem. n Staff engage in lovely interactions with children. When children struggle to master new skills with the hula hoop, staff are sensitive and patient. They help children with hand-over-hand support and words of reassurance. Staff allow children to express their frustrations before offering alternative solutions. This

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6 September 2024 helps children learn how to regulate their own emotions and build their resilience. n Children demonstrate good levels of independence. They pour their own drinks, use knives to spread cheese onto crackers and take responsibility for their belongings. Children understand about good hygiene procedures, such as handwashing, and do this independently. This helps children to practise the skills they need for school. n Staff support children to strengthen their physical skills in the outdoor area. Children develop good coordination skills when learning how to skip. They practise yoga poses with accuracy and learn how a frisbee works. Staff talk to children about the importance of drinking lots of water when it is warm and applying sun cream when in the sun. This develops children's understanding of how to keep themselves healthy and safe when outdoors. n Staff promote mathematical development through their interactions with

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children. They help younger children to count and make comparisons between big and little. Older children play games that include 'adding on' in their heads to enhance their mental mathematics. This supports children to remember and build on the skills they are learning at school. n The providers are knowledgeable and work well together to maintain good oversight of the club. They implement a programme of professional development for themselves, as well as the staff. The providers observe practise and offer accurate feedback that strengthens staff's skills and knowledge further. This helps to ensure that children consistently receive high-quality care.

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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 EY537545 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10351088 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 30 Name of registered person Community Family Services Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0151 345 5155 Date of previous inspection 4 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

St Johns Afterschool Club registered in 2016. It operates from St Johns Primary School, Liverpool. The club opens five days a week from 3.15pm to 5.45pm, term time only. The club employs three members of childcare staff, of these, two have an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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 club. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at the club. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual and registered individual about the leadership and management of the club. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working at 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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