Sketchley Hill Breakfast and After School Club

Inspection of Sketchley Hill Breakfast and After School Club Sketchley Hill School, Sketchley Road, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 2DY

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n The manager and the staff understand how to meet the well-being needs of children. A key person system is in place to help support the younger children at the club. Information about each child is gathered from parents before they start. This helps the manager and staff gain a good idea of the children's needs. Staff say that new children settle well on arrival at the club and know they can talk to an adult if they feel unsure or unhappy. This ensures children build good relationships and helps them feel safe and secure at the club. n The manager and the staff keep parents informed about their children's activities and well-being. Parents comment that communication is good at the club. They say that staff know and care about the children, and they feel their children are safe and accounted for. The manager ensures that parents' views are heard and appreciated. Parents and children get the opportunity to share their views about

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the club on a regular basis. n The manager describes how staff ensure children understand the routines and behaviour expectations of the club. Children are encouraged to share and take turns. Staff ensure older children spend time with younger children. The manager describes how older children regularly help younger children learn the importance of sharing and taking turns, such as helping them understand the rules of games such as chess and other board games. n The manager places emphasis on ensuring staff benefit from regular training. Staff complete safeguarding training to ensure they recognise how to respond to any concerns about children. The manager ensures that staff are given ongoing support for their well-being, including attending regular meetings. Staff say that they enjoy coming to work and that the manager supports them well in their role. n The manager and the staff explain how they ensure children understand the

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importance of keeping healthy. Children are encouraged to bring healthy snacks from home that they enjoy while attending the club. Daily outdoor activities are offered, such as football and use of the trim trail on the school field. Staff help children learn the importance of regular exercise and the effect this has on their overall health and well-being. n The manager describes how information is shared between the club and the teaching staff at the school children attend. Daily handovers at the beginning and end of each day help staff understand the needs of the children and how to support them further while they are at the club. n The manager and the staff demonstrate how they keep children safe and secure at the club. Regular risk assessments are conducted to ensure hazards are identified and minimised. Effective systems are in place for the management of children's allergies and dietary requirements, and the manager explains how

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staff supervise children as they eat their snacks.

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2 September 2024 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 226471 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10351746 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 75 Number of children on roll 144 Name of registered person Stoker, Janis Ann

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reference number

Telephone number 01455 230799 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Sketchley Hill Breakfast and Out of School Club registered in 1999 and is situated in Burbage, Leicestershire. The club employs nine members of childcare staff, including the manager. Of these, the manager holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6, and two staff hold a level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 7.45am until 8.45am and 3.15pm until 5.45pm.

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n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. 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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. 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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2 September 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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