ST Stephens Wasps

Inspection of ST Stephens Wasps St. Stephens Catholic Primary School, Sandy Lane, Warrington WA2 9HS

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This provision meets requirements

Staff provide an environment which is nurturing and engaging for children to play and learn in. They liaise closely with the school and offer a variety of activities, which capture children's interests. There is an effective key-person system in place. Staff have built secure relationships with children and know them well. They greet children with a warm welcome. Children settle quickly and play well together. They show they feel safe and secure.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff are positive role models to children. They set high expectations of children's behaviour. Children behave well. They show they know what is expected of them and follow the club routine. For example, children recognise they need to tidy up their resources before they go to their classroom. They help each other to tidy up. Children are developing kind, caring and respectful attitudes towards each other and their environment.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff provide activities to encourage children to be creative. Children use their imaginations and work together to make their own unique creations. Staff further support children's critical thinking skills as they discuss how to stick the sequins onto their picture. They encourage descriptive vocabulary as children explore different materials. This helps to broaden children's vocabulary.

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n Staff support children to develop positive attitudes to their learning. Children exhibit good levels of self-confidence. They take pride in the work they create and show off their creative pictures to each other. Staff offer children lots of positive praise to recognise children's achievements. This helps boost children's self-esteem. n Staff support children to learn about healthy lifestyles. Children understand the importance of handwashing and they wash their hands independently. Staff offer children a range of healthy options at breakfast time and they have access to fresh drinking water throughout the session. This all promotes children's overall good health and well-being. n Staff encourage children to be independent learners and make their own choices. Children know where to put their own belongings and demonstrate how to put their coats on independently for outdoor play. They choose their own

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breakfast and pour their own drinks. In addition, children make their own choices of the activities they would like to engage in. Children are showing good levels of independence. n Children enjoy exploring the outdoor area daily. Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Children show confidence and

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14 November 2024 determination when using the equipment provided. For example, children have good hand-eye coordination as they bat the ball to each other. Children learn the significance of being active and healthy. n Partnerships with parents are good. Staff collect information on children's individual needs and interests when they first join the club. This information helps the staff to plan and provide activities to support children's development. Parents are kept up to date with their child's morning at the club and feel the communication is effective. Parents speak positively about the club and are happy with the quality of care provided. n Staff feel their well-being is supported at the club. Staff are passionate about improving outcomes for children. They access mandatory training to keep their knowledge up to date and receive supervisions to support their professional development. They prioritise networking with local settings to share ideas and

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good practice. This provides a positive impact on children's experiences in the club. n Staff hold back-and-forth conversations with children throughout the session. Children are confident communicators and express themselves well. Staff engage children in conversations about their families, their creations and upcoming events. Staff are patient and allow children time to think and answer the questions they are asked. This helps to enhance children's speaking skills. n Children are eager to explore the world around them. They talk to the staff about the change in the weather outside and search the grass for 'frost' and 'snow'. In addition, staff support children to learn about festivals and celebrations around the world. Due to a current interest in Christmas, staff engage in conversations with children about what Christmas means to them. These opportunities support children to broaden their understanding about the

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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 2685742 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10360137 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 20 Number of children on roll 14 Name of registered person Wasps Care Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07889474777 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

ST Stephens Wasps registered in 2022 and is based within St Stephen's Catholic Primary School in Warrington. The club is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 8.45am during term time only. The club employs four members of childcare staff.

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n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.

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14 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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14 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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