Jonathan Page Play Centre

Inspection of Jonathan Page Play Centre 147 Meadowcroft, Aylesbury HP19 9HH

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This provision meets requirements

Children attending the after-school club are confident and happy during their time here. They show high levels of self-esteem and behave incredibly well. Staff set clear expectations of behaviour. They build respectful and meaningful relationships, modelling care and consideration for each other and children.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff are kind and approachable. This helps children feel safe and secure in their care. Staff listen with interest about children's day at school and engage in interesting conversation about what they have learned during the day.

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This provision meets requirements

Children have access to a wide range of activities that have been thoughtfully planned and resourced. They engage and focus on their chosen activities. Staff interact and join in with the children's play.

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This provision meets requirements

Children particularly enjoy craft activities and developing their creative skills and interests. Staff support children in achieving their goals and building their confidence. Children show pride in the crafts and talk with enthusiasm about how they have created their art.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff teach children about road safety and rules for when they walk from school to the after-school club. Children learn to risk assess the route they walk and what to do to keep themselves and others safe.

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need to do better?

n The provider works incredibly well with the school. They share information about the children and talk with teachers and parents about any additional support needs children may have. This supports children to feel confident and safe at the after-school club. n The manager and staff plan amazing activities and games to meet the varying needs and interests of the children. They encourage children to share their ideas to help inform their planning. Children have access to a large variety of activities that promote their creative thinking, communication, and language. This especially supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities or who speak English as an additional language. n There is consistent support for children to develop good social skills and to promote their emotional well-being. Staff interact and engage in activities, giving praise and reassurance when needed to enable children to play confidently and

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need to do better?

independently. For example, children enjoy art activities and, at times, doubt their abilities. Staff encourage and celebrate children's skills to build their self- esteem. Children make excellent friendships and develop strong bonds with staff.

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24 October 2024 n Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. They set clear expectations at the start of the session. Children behave incredibly well. They know and understand what is expected of them, and the daily routine supports children to know what is happening now and next. This helps children feel secure and settled. Staff model respectful and courteous relationships and, in turn, children reflect this behaviour with their friends and the adults around them. n Staff are happy and feel valued and appreciated. They are supported in their continuous professional development. Training and qualifications are available for all staff. For example, staff completing an apprenticeship for a childcare qualification share their learning and areas of interest. The manager holds supervision meetings with staff to identify their strengths and plan for any training interests or needs. n The manager provides a comprehensive induction process and ensures staff

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have access to mandatory training, such as safeguarding training and paediatric first-aid qualifications. This helps to equip staff with the skills and knowledge they need to understand the procedures to follow should they have a concern about a child. n The manager and staff strive to build and maintain positive and lasting relationships with parents. They share feedback about children each day and what they have enjoyed doing or any messages to share from school. Parents are well informed about their child and are confident that their children are safe and happy at the after-school club.

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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 EY536686 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10360053 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 65 Number of children on roll 768 Name of registered person Aylesbury Town Council

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reference number

Telephone number 01296 336413 Date of previous inspection 12 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The Jonathon Page Play Centre re-registered in 2016. The setting operates close to the centre of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire and provides after school and holiday care 52 weeks of the year. The centre operates 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. During school holidays, the centre operates 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. There are seven members of staff, of whom four hold childcare qualifications at level 3 and one at level 2.

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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 during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n Parents shared their views with the inspector.

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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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