Gomersal Out Of School Club

Inspection of Gomersal Out Of School Club Gomersal Primary School, Oxford Road, Cleckheaton BD19 4PX

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and enjoy their time at this calming and engaging before- and after-school club. Staff develop very positive relationships with children. They are interested in what children are doing and engage in back-and-forth conversations. Staff promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage children to make healthy choices. They are positive roles models and model the behaviours they expect from children. As a result, children are polite, and their behaviour is very good. Children feel safe and secure, they are confident to ask staff for help.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff plan a wide range of activities for children to access freely. They interact purposefully with children. Staff join in with children's games. They encourage them to keep on trying when tasks become challenging. Staff offer praise and encouragement as children use a range of tools and materials. For example, staff help young children to use scissors independently. Children use a variety of resources to create their pictures. They are pleased with their achievements. Children proudly show off their creations as staff take pictures to share with parents.

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n Gomersal Out Of School Club is run by a private company from the grounds of the primary school it serves. Leaders and managers work closely to ensure children receive the best possible care. They ensure effective policies and procedures are in place. Leaders support staff development and well-being. n Staff involve children when creating the rules of the club. They remind children of these rules regularly. Children refer each other to the list of rules they have created. Younger children learn the basic rules first. Staff encourage them to be kind to one another, take turns and to be considerate of others. The club is a calm environment, where children are respectful of each other. n Children develop good health and hygiene habits. Staff encourage children to take part in sporting activities. Children have access to large, open spaces outdoors. They enjoy playing badminton, football, hoops and hopscotch.

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Children develop their physical skills and learn to take turns and play cooperatively. Staff encourage children to wash their hands before eating. They provide a wide selection of healthy foods. Staff support children to learn about oral hygiene. Children learn to make healthy choices. n Staff work very closely with teachers in school to share information about children. They use the information from school to plan activities. This enables staff to continue to support children in areas that may need further development. n Children create a memory book during their time at the club. Staff record their

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5 September 2024 progress and development over time. They keep assessment records on young children. Observations are shared with teachers in school. However, staff do not always share these with parents to help them understand their children's development at the club on a more regular basis. n Staff provide an inclusive environment. They consider all children's individual needs. Staff work closely with parents and teachers to ensure children can access the club. Medical and dietary needs are met to ensure all children can attend and take part in activities. Children and families feel included. n Staff help children to learn how to keep themselves safe. They teach children about online safety. Children practise fire evacuation and lock down procedures. Staff remind children not to stand on chairs because it is not safe, and they may fall. The club is a safe environment for all children. n Parents are complimentary about the club. They comment their children are

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happy and eager to attend. Parents appreciate the variety of activities staff provide. Staff are friendly and approachable. They build positive relationships with the families that attend. Parents feel well informed about what their children have eaten and the activities they have taken part in.

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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 EY500358 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10354806 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 35 Number of children on roll 110 Name of registered person Little Gems Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07775834111 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Gomersal Out Of School Club re-registered in 2016 due to a change of premises. The club employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, seven hold appropriate early years qualifications; one is at level 2, five are at level 3 and one is at level 6. The club opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 7.15am until 8.45am and from 3.15pm until 6pm.

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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 leaders and manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the before- and after-school club. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the before- and after-school club. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual/registered individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the before- and after-school 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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