The Lime Trees at Hunters Bar Juniors School

Inspection of The Lime Trees at Hunters Bar Juniors School Hunters Bar Junior School, Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield S11 8ZG

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider explains how staff provide a clear routine, so children know what is happening and what is expected of them. They give examples of how staff offer a wide variety of crafts, games and activities for children to choose from. The provider describes how children have free-flow access to outside. n Staff explain how they offer seasonal craft activities for children to enjoy. They provide quiet areas for children to explore construction equipment and a cosy area for reading. The provider describes how staff develop a good relationship with the school to share information about children. n The provider describes how there is a focus on communication and language in the setting. They discuss how staff encourage children to explain their ideas. For example, staff describe how they give children time to explore tactile materials, such as dough. They discuss how they encourage children to speculate about

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ingredients and write recipes, such as for cinnamon swirls. n Staff explain how they provide opportunities for children to explore their physical skills. For example, outside, they encourage children to organise team games, negotiate rules and cooperate with each other. Staff describe how they provide children with equipment outdoors to challenge them physically. n Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The provider explains how staff find out about children before they start and offer settling-in visits. They describe how this helps all children to be engaged and involved in all aspects of the setting. n The provider explains how staff support children's behaviour and attitudes. For instance, staff encourage children to take responsibility, listen and respond to instructions and requests. They provide opportunities for children to spend time together in small groups. The provider explains how this helps children to build

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friendships and invent imaginative role-play games. n Staff discuss how they support children to make healthy choices. They explain that they encourage children to line up to choose snacks and serve themselves with fruit and vegetables. Staff describe how they encourage children to have good manners by saying 'please' and 'thank you' and to sit together at tables. n Staff explain how they evaluate what is happening in the setting. They observe and consult with children to identify their interests and what resources they need. Older children present during the inspection say that they are listened to and that staff offer resources and activities that they enjoy. n The provider describes how staff work hard to build good relationships with parents. They explain how staff share written information online, in a newsletter and through webinars, such as around safety and first aid. The provider explains there is a vision for the organisation to support more families.

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider discusses how staff receive training and regular supervision meetings. They explain that staff benefit from an induction process to help them to understand their roles. Staff say that they feel valued and supported and that they enjoy their work.

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This provision meets requirements

6 November 2024 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 2701014 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10367800 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 45 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person The Lime Trees Group CIC

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reference number

Telephone number 07766773723 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Lime Trees at Hunter's Bar Juniors School registered in 2022. The setting is independently run and is located in Sheffield. It is open during term time, from 7.30am to 8.50am and from 3.20pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The club employs five members of childcare staff. Of whom, two staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n Leaders showed the inspector the areas used by the out-of-school club and explained how the setting is organised. n The inspector held a number of discussions with leaders and staff. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years.

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6 November 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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6 November 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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