ACE Kids@Shottermill Infant School

Inspection of SCL @ Shottermill Infant School Shottermill Infant School, Lion Lane, Haslemere GU27 1JZ

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This provision meets requirements

Children receive a warm and friendly welcome from staff, who collect them from their classrooms at the end of the school day. Staff have systems in place to ensure children walk safely to the club, which is situated within the school grounds. For example, they take a register and ensure all children are present, before organising a walking bus to take the children to the club. During this time, children's behaviour is impeccable, they listen to what staff have to say and follow instructions well.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff create a calm and comfortable environment, where children relax and enjoy their time at the club. Children are happy and settled. They know the staff well and engage enthusiastically in conversations. Children play cooperatively and are extremely kind to their friends. For example, they help each other find toys and complete tasks together. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. They are excellent role models and gently remind children to say please and thank you. As a result, children learn to be respectful and have good manners.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff ensure children feel valued and included. For example, they create a set of rules with the children, incorporating points that are important to them. This includes rules such as 'listen to everybody', 'tell the truth' and 'have fun'. This helps children to feel safe and develop a sense of belonging.

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need to do better?

n The provider has a robust recruitment process in place to ensure all staff are suitable to work with children. They regularly evaluate procedures and make changes to improve their practice. This includes enhancing the interview process and previous employment checks to ensure they are thorough and effective to keep children safe. n Staff receive regular supervision and support from the provider. These opportunities help staff evaluate their practice and set goals for future development. There is a clear pathway for personal development in place and opportunities for staff to develop their career within the company. This helps to boost staff morale and well-being. n Parents are very happy with the service the club provides. They like the range of activities on offer and feel their children are safe and well cared for while at the club. Prior to children starting, parents complete online registration forms. This

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includes information such as children's allergies and medical requirements so staff can ensure all children's needs are met. n Children have opportunities to help and earn rewards. For example, they serve their friends food and drinks at snack time. Rewards include wrist bands and

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5 November 2024 stickers, which children relish receiving. This helps to give children responsibilities to boost their self-esteem and confidence. n Children enjoy group games and enthusiastically join in with activities. They listen to staff and follow instructions well. For example, children use tools and utensils to make pictures of ducks using a variety of craft materials. Staff encourage children to be independent and offer support when necessary, such as using scissors safely. n Staff follow procedures to keep children safe. For example, password systems ensure children leave the club safely. Staff have clear rules and boundaries that children respect and follow. They discuss the evacuation procedure, asking children to recall important facts, such as leaving their bags and walking nicely to the meeting point. This helps children become familiar with safety routines.

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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 2698783 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10367613 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 28 Number of children on roll 117 Name of registered person Soccer Coaching Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0345 644 5747 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

SCL @ Shottermill Infant School registered in August 2022 and is located in Haselmere, Surrey. The club provides wraparound childcare, a breakfast club and after-school club, term time only. It is open Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 8.45am and 3pm to 6pm. The club is run by SCL active who have multiple sites across the region. This club employs four staff and caters for children from Shottermill Infant School.

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Inspection activities

n Children spoke with 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 inspector spoke with the provider about the leadership and management of the setting. n The provider and the inspector carried out a joint observation during snack time. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The provider showed the inspector a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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