3rd Offerton

Inspection of 3rd Offerton 3rd Offerton Cubut, Half Moon Lane, Offerton, Stockport SK2 5LB

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Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider evaluates the quality of the provision. She explains the improvements she has made since the last inspection. The provider discusses how she intends to capture the views of children, staff and parents when planning future improvements. n The provider explains the policies and procedures she has in place for the effective operation of the provision. For instance, she describes procedures for administering medication, dealing with children's accidents and the fire evacuation. n The provider has a positive attitude to providing an inclusive service, where all children are welcome. She understands how to adapt her service to ensure that all children will benefit from the opportunities available. n Through a tour of the premises, the provider demonstrates a good understanding of risk assessment. For example, she describes how daily checks identify and remove any hazards prior to children attending.

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider recognises the importance of partnership working. She describes how staff liaise with schools to gather information about children's care and education. The provider explains how they will use the information gathered to complement children's learning. n The provider describes how she will promote children's positive behaviour. For instance, she understands how to set clear, age-appropriate rules and boundaries for all children. The provider explains that staff will use positive praise and rewards to help to keep children motivated. n The provider understands the importance of establishing a secure key-person system. She explains the ways in which staff will foster trusting relationships with children and parents from the very beginning. n The provider explains the support she will offer the staff team. She describes how she will hold regular supervision sessions for staff. The provider values the

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This provision meets requirements

importance of ensuring that staff access regular training to help to improve their skills and knowledge.

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This provision meets requirements

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 EY454672 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10338391 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 40 Number of children on roll 82 Name of registered person Offerton Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07769293757 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2023

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Information about this early years setting

3rd Offerton registered in 2012 and is in the Stockport area of Manchester. The club employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The club is open Monday to Friday, from 7.15am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, during term time, and 7.45am to 6pm during the school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n Although there were no children in the early years age group present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and took account of their views. n Older children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing at the club. n The inspector held discussions with the provider during the inspection to determine their understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector reviewed documentation, including the suitability of staff working at the club. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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