Oakwell Childcare

Inspection of Oakwell Childcare Oaksey School, Oaksey, Malmesbury SN16 9TG

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy themselves in a safe, fun and relaxed environment. They readily make choices, such as whether they want to play inside or outside, and have immense fun. Children take part in a wealth of stimulating activities designed to foster their social skills and friendships. For example, older children settle quickly, sharing their ideas of what to create using plastic construction bricks. Younger children enjoy play dough and colouring as they arrive.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff follow a play-based approach that incorporates children's interests to meet their individual needs. They successfully build on the knowledge, essential skills and positive attitudes that children require for successful learning in school and beyond. Children develop a strong sense of belonging through their involvement in activities that take place at the club.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are engrossed in activities. They demonstrate high levels of confidence, self-esteem and independence as they lead their own play. For example, they concentrate for extended periods as they connect plastic bricks to create models. Children behave well as they follow the club rules. They are kind, polite and respectful to one another.

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n Parents praise the after-school club for providing their children with fun and engaging activities. They state that their children love attending the club. Parents feel comfortable approaching the friendly staff with any support or information they need. n Children have access to a large outdoor playground. Here, they play team games, such as football, and use the large climbing wall, which allows them to manage risk for themselves and develop their physical skills. Children really enjoy the outdoor play and are energetic and keen to take part. n Staff plan the play environment to meet the needs and interests of the children. They provide various activities and spaces for children to explore freely. The children make choices about what they want to do. They use their imagination and creative skills as they pretend to build fairy gardens outdoors. The children choose various stones and leaves to create their own villages as they invent

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stories during play. They giggle and laugh, which enhances friendships and expands their social skills. n The provider continually monitors and reflects on practice with staff to identify improvements. Staff attend mandatory training, such as first-aid and safeguarding training. They have also recently completed mental heath training for children, which they have used to help support children's emotional well-

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7 October 2024 being. n Partnership collaborating with the host school is good. The providers support the school. For example, they provide raffle prizes, attend fetes and some combined training. However, staff do not always communicate with the reception teachers well enough to share information about children's day to provide a consistent two-way approach to meet the needs of the children. n The provider works closely with the staff team to ensure that children are welcomed into the club and settle swiftly after their day in school. Good relationships are evident between staff and children, with children actively seeking staff engagement in their games and conversations. Children confidently tell visitors that they love attending the club. n The provider and the staff help children develop healthy lifestyles. They provide fruit and snacks for children after school. Children have daily access to the school's playground for physical activity. Children routinely wash their hands

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before eating and follow good hygiene practices.

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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 2691448 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10360174 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 Waldron, Donna-Marie

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reference number

Telephone number 07999867381 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Oakwell Childcare registered in May 2022 and is based in Oaksey School, Oaksey, Malmesbury. The club currently employs five members of staff. Of these, one has a level 5 qualification, two hold level 3 and two are unqualified. The club operates from Monday to Thursday, term time only. Sessions are from 7.45am until 8.45am and from 3.10pm until 5.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed children's interactions during play and discussed the activities provided to them with staff. n The inspector observed staff practice and considered the impact these have on children's play experiences. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector held a meeting with the provider. A sample of documents, including evidence of suitability of staff and first-aid certificates were viewed by the inspector. n Children spoke to the inspector about their time 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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7 October 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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