St Swithun's Play Active Club

Inspection of St Swithun's Play Active Club St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School, Ivel Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 1AX

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This provision meets requirements

Staff and leaders create a dynamic and stimulating environment and children feel happy and safe. Staff welcome all children into the setting with a big smile, guiding them towards meaningful ventures and resources. Children confidently express their interests and preferences, and supportive staff carefully consider these when planning a wide range of activities. They follow specific themes of learning, often linked to the school's topics. Staff continuously prompt children to make their own choices to support their self-esteem and independence. For example, at snack time children choose their favourite food, while staff promote healthy eating.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff and leaders are warm and supportive. They have very high expectations of children, who in return behave exceptionally well, showing great manners and respect towards their peers and staff. They follow the setting's routines and boundaries with confidence and navigate their learning provision with ease and enthusiasm. Children form effective and fond relationships with the staff, who are readily available to meet their needs. For example, when children need some quiet time, nurturing staff promptly make provisions for this, and children quickly calm and settle. Furthermore, staff value children's achievements and efforts and implement creative ways to reward them. This helps children feel involved and appreciated during their time at this setting, which supports their emotional development.

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n Staff and leaders are very knowledgeable. They ensure they offer a diverse and inclusive practice. Leaders implement robust systems to gather information about children, such as interests, hobbies and special requirements, before they start at this setting. They also collaborate well with the school to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively. As a result, children adapt and settle at this setting very quickly. n Staff are excellent role models. They model language well and continuously engage children in meaningful conversations about what they are doing or their day at school. Staff's incessant curiosity allows them to get to know children better with the view to meet their needs and make their experience at this setting unique. n Children have opportunities to explore a wide selection of activities. For example, when a group of children show an interest in the small building blocks, staff take

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need to do better?

an active role in their play, prompting them to persevere when challenges occur. Children carefully place blocks on top of one another to create great structures, concentrating well and explaining what they are doing every step of the way. Children also enjoy play dough and engaging in pretend play with their peers.

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21 November 2024 Staff encourage them to explore all tools and cutters available and children follow instructions correctly and skilfully use these to make cakes and different patterns. This further develops children's fine motor skills, problem-solving skills and helps strengthen their social interactions. n Staff are very inspirational. They understand children's needs very well and adapt the planning to ensure they provide positive and exciting experiences for all children. For example, when children express an interest in aeroplanes, staff engage them in an activity of making paper aeroplanes. They clearly demonstrate the steps and children follow the instructions with ease. Children proudly show their creations before going in the large hall to join in a 'flying aeroplanes' competition with their peers. They laugh with excitement and show high levels of energy, which supports their competitive spirit.

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n Leaders are reflective and passionate and have a very clear vision for their setting. They aspire to provide great experiences for all children, in a safe and happy environment. Leaders value their staff. They implement robust and tailored training opportunities to ensure career and professional development for all staff. Staff feel involved and well supported, and report they are very happy to work at this setting. They benefit from effective induction and regular meetings to share their ideas. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Staff and leaders communicate well with the parents. They listen to their feedback and needs and work relentlessly to provide flexibility and support.

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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 2759175 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10372961 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 15 Number of children on roll 25 Name of registered person AJK Sports Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01296620097 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

St Swithun's Play Active Club registered in 2023. The setting operates from the school library in St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School, Sandy, Bedfordshire. It employs two members of staff. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, during term time only. Sessions are 3pm until 6pm.

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n The provider showed the inspector around the setting. They discussed how the setting, and the activities are organised. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff members and children and assessed how children's interests are considered when planning activities. n The inspector had discussions with the staff members about the activities provided for all children. n Children spoke with the inspector about the activities they were doing. n The inspector held a meeting with the leaders. She looked at the relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of suitability of the staff to work with children.

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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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