Kidfit

Inspection of Kidfit Addingham Youth Centre, Bolton Road, Addingham, West Yorkshire LS29 0NR

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This provision meets requirements

The atmosphere in the club is positive, and children have a strong sense of belonging. Children enter the club and quickly settle into the familiar routine, happily engaging in a range of activities. Children choose from a selection of creative play opportunities and sports activities in the main hall, testing out their physical skills and agility. Children cooperate well during team games and group activities. They enjoy making pom-poms and learning various art and design techniques with their friends. They use their imaginations and talk through what they are creating and their plans for their designs.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff manage children's behaviour in a calm and positive way. Children build positive relationships with staff, and children play an active role in the setting. Staff take time to listen to the children's ideas and input. They are asked what they would like to do, and their ideas are incorporated into the planning of the sessions. Staff support and encourage the children to listen to others' ideas and value one another's contribution. This helps to reinforce children's self-confidence and emotional well-being.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals. They learn about the importance of good hygiene practices, and staff actively encourage children's independence during daily routines.

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need to do better?

n Staff ensure that children understand what is expected of them to keep themselves safe on the walk to and from school. Children explain to the inspector that they have to line up in pairs so that staff can count everyone to ensure that they are all there before they set off. n Children enjoy team games, and staff encourage them to take lead roles in explaining to their friends the rules of the games. Children have the opportunity to complete 'Playmaker awards' and such tasks form part of this. Children cooperate well, and staff encourage the older children to assist the younger children. These supportive and encouraging relationships help to form good bonds, and children enjoy the responsibility. n Staff recognise that all the children have different interests and respond by providing a range of activities that include both quieter activities and activities where children can be more physically active. Children enjoy playing with smaller

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construction materials. They design houses and boats and talk about the different features they need to add. They decide the best pieces to use and experiment with which pieces work best on their creations. In the main hall, children enjoy ball games and musical statues and bumps, choosing their

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25 September 2024 favourite songs to dance to. n Staff provide a range of healthy snacks and meals for the children. Children know the mealtime routines well and wash their hands before meals, understanding the reasons for doing so. n Children's very good behaviour shows that they understand the club rules and what is expected of them. They are kind to their friends, and they show an awareness of how their behaviour impacts on others. Staff are deployed well, and good levels of supervision ensure that children receive the support they need. Staff give children lots of praise and encouragement and encourage them to make good choices. n Secure procedures are in place to recruit staff and ensure that all the relevant checks are complete to ascertain their suitability to work with children. All required documentation is in place and contains the necessary detail. n Parents report that they feel well informed about how their children spend their

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time and that their children enjoy coming to the club. Parents feed back that settling-in procedures are well managed and help their children to settle in quickly. n Staff are supported to attend training to continuously build on their skills and knowledge. As a team, staff continually reflect on their practice and consider ways they can build on the experiences they provide for children. Children are also encouraged to be part of this process and to offer their ideas and suggestions, which they say staff take on board and make happen.

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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 2727544 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10366893 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 25 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person Kidfit Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07854019240 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kidfit Limited registered in April 2023 and is situated in Addingham. The provision operates a before- and after-school club and holiday club for children aged from four years to 12 years. It is open from 7.30am to 8.40am and then from 3.20pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. The holiday club operates all school holidays from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. There are three members of childcare staff employed, two of whom hold appropriate qualifications at level 3 and level 4.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. 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/registered individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between the staff and the 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 setting.

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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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