Kids in Bloom @ St Nic's

Inspection of Kids in Bloom @ St Nic's St. Nicholas Primary School, Orthes Street, LIVERPOOL L3 5XF

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This provision meets requirements

Children love attending their club after a busy school day. They calmly play with a variety of resources that captivate their interest and keep them highly focused. Leaders place children's interests at the heart of their practice, carefully considering the varying ages, needs and preferences of all who attend. Younger children use stethoscopes as they play doctors together. Staff know that children enjoy being creative in different ways. They support children to talk about their similarities and differences as they look in mirrors and paint self-portraits. Children feel valued and respected by the staff, and in return, they express their affection and appreciation by drawing them personalised pictures.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff and children engage in fun and meaningful conversations throughout the after-school session. They sit at the table together to enjoy healthy snacks and talk about the importance of healthy choices such as hydration. Children talk enthusiastically about the variety of nutritious snacks that are provided. They discuss their favourites such as the 'big, fat and juicy strawberries on the fruit kebabs'. Children develop healthy eating habits.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff use positive strategies to manage behaviour, emphasising calm, consistent approaches without raising voices. Activities, such as creating 'golden rules' with staff, foster a sense of ownership and responsibility among the children. They are skilfully encouraged to reflect on behaviour and self-regulate, contributing to their personal development.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff know children well and are extremely positive role models. Outdoor play includes a variety of physical activities, from football to balancing on apparatus. Children develop motor skills, coordination and physical fitness. Staff participate enthusiastically in bat and ball games, running races and football. Children stay engaged and physically active as they learn that exercise is fun.

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n Staff are approachable, knowledgeable and invested in the children's well-being. Children who speak English as an additional language are extremely well supported. Staff speak slowly and clearly and use books and resources that celebrate the diversity of the world around them. The club works with schools and families to cater for a variety of dietary needs, including vegetarian, halal and allergy considerations. n The management ensures that the club is an inclusive and respectful environment. Staff are empowered to be themselves, contributing to a positive workplace culture where individual needs are recognised and supported. Robust

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4 September 2024 training and supervision ensure that all staff have detailed knowledge of safeguarding procedures. Well-practised risk management procedures ensure that the safety of both staff and children is prioritised in potentially dangerous situations. This contributes to a positive, safe and enriching environment for children and staff. n Staff communicate with parents when children are collected and pass on school messages where necessary. Online translation aids are used to ensure effective communication with families who speak English as an additional language. Parents are pleased with the choice of healthy snacks and the creative activities, such as arts and crafts, that children enjoy and often bring home. Parents say that their children are safe and happy at the club. n Transition from school to after school is smooth and seamless. Children from local schools wear high-visibility jackets as staff safely accompany them from

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school into the club. Children refer to outdoor after-school activities as a 'third breaktime'. Leaders and staff have designed the club's schedule and structure in a way that makes children feel as if the club is a natural extension of their school day. This helps maintain continuity and comfort in their environment. n Children learn how to keep themselves safe. Staff talk to them about online safety and share information with parents. Staff skilfully encourage children to manage risks during physical activities, such as balancing on outdoor apparatus. Children develop awareness of risk and confidence in making safe decisions. n Leaders and staff work collaboratively with the schools and children to plan meaningful leisure time activities. Staff talk to children about what they are learning in school and, where appropriate, extend this learning. For example, they use connections with the dental hospital to talk about oral hygiene and

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send home toothbrushes and toothpaste. With a diverse mix of children and families, the setting uses these connections to promote a positive understanding of race and culture. n Staff demonstrate a sincere interest when children talk to them. Through a key- person approach, younger children are guided to understand emotions and empathy through real-life scenarios, such as explaining the ownership of a scooter and how breaking it could affect others. This approach ties into the early years foundation stage curriculum's focus on personal, social and emotional development.

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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 2675741 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10347152 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 70 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person Kids In Bloom Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 01517941450 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kids in Bloom @ St. Nic's registered in 2022. It is independently run and is located in St. Nicholas Primary School, Liverpool. The club employs four members of childcare staff, two of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. It opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 3.30pm to 5.50pm.

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Inspection activities

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 setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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4 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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