The Childcare Club at Heene

Inspection of The Childcare Club at Heene Heene C of E Primary School, Norfolk Street, Worthing BN11 4BB

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This provision meets requirements

Children excitedly arrive from their classrooms. They place their belongings away independently and begin to explore the different stations set up for them, such as the craft table. Friendly staff greet them and ask about their day. Children who are still settling in seek out familiar staff for reassurance. Staff offer them a cuddle and help them find their favourite activities. Children feel safe and secure in this nurturing environment.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children understand these expectations and confidently explain the importance of different rules. For example, children discuss why they must walk inside and be kind to one another. Older children also talk about the importance of caring for younger children. They demonstrate this understanding during play as they warmly welcome each other into their games.

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This provision meets requirements

Children access a range of activities. Staff prepare a variety of art and craft materials, which children explore freely. Staff also work with teachers at the school to find out what children's interests are and what they are learning about. They use this information to plan fun activities that build on this learning. For example, staff provide numbered objects and games to support children with number recognition.

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n Staff regularly encourage children's communication and language. They talk to them about their school day and engage children in meaningful conversations. Where children have support for speech and language, staff gain information from parents and professionals, such as the school special educational needs coordinator. This enables staff to implement consistent support strategies for children. n Staff involve children in the planning of activities. They talk together about the games or crafts they might like to do after school. Staff include these suggestions in their daily activity plans. Children's personal views and preferences are valued. This supports their emotional security and sense of individual character. n Children learn about good health. Staff talk to them about the importance of a balanced diet and regular exercise. For example, during snack time, staff ask children if they know how many fruits and vegetables to eat each day. Staff talk

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about the health benefits of different fruits and discuss ways of keeping their bodies healthy. Children receive consistent messages that support their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. n Staff provide activities that allow children to explore creatively. They experiment

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9 October 2024 with paint mixing and design themed pictures together. Staff use these opportunities to encourage open discussions. Children talk about the different ways they celebrate occasions, such as Halloween. Staff support this by encouraging children to consider how people and cultures might be different. Children gain purposeful information about similarities and differences in the wider community. n Staff enthusiastically engage with children during play. They quickly respond when children want to run around and go outside. Staff support children to learn sports skills, such as tennis and football. They also engage the whole group in games, such as hide and seek. Staff provide a range of other resources outside such as instruments, toy dolls and books. Through this, children can choose their activities independently and follow their own interests. n Parents receive regular information about their child's time at the club. They

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receive this through frequent newsletters and also through conversations during pick up. Staff recognise the importance of building relationships with parents, especially where children are still settling in. Leaders consider different methods of communicating with families to keep them involved. Parent partnerships are strong. n Leaders are fully aware of their responsibilities to ensure that all staff are suitable. Leaders carry out robust recruitment and employment checks. They also ensure that staff receive frequent training to continually increase their knowledge and skills. Staff feel supported with their well-being and ongoing professional 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 2693866 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10363603 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 27 Name of registered person The Childcare Club (Worthing) Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07557644914 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Childcare Club at Heene registered in 2022. It operates from Heene C of E Primary School in Worthing, West Sussex. It is open Monday to Friday, term time only and provides care between the hours of 7.30am and 9am before school, and between the hours of 3pm and 6pm after school. The setting employs three members of staff. The manager holds a full and relevant level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to leaders about the leadership and management of the out-of-school club. n Children spoke to the inspector to talk about what they like doing at the out-of- school club. n Staff spoke to the inspector during inspection. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and children.

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9 October 2024 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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9 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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