Dursley Out of School Club

Inspection of Dursley Out of School Club School Road, Highfields, Dursley, Gloucestershire GL11 4NZ

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy attending this warm and welcoming after-school club. Staff collect them from their classrooms and gather relevant information about their day from teachers to share with parents at collection time. Children develop positive relationships with both staff and peers of all ages. At the start of each session, children gather together for registration and engage in meaningful discussions with staff about their experiences during the school day. Staff are wonderful role models and are highly supportive of children's self-esteem and well-being. For example, they share with children that they were fortunate to attend a preview of a pantomime by the local dramatics group at the school. Staff praise the children for their efforts and dedication in putting on a fantastic show.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff encourage children to make choices about where they would like to play and what activities to engage in. Children benefit from a range of creative options, including drawing, canvas painting and Christmas crafts. They display high levels of focus and concentration as they sit at the table, drawing pictures of their favourite animals and carefully peeling stickers to decorate their artwork. Children's behaviour is exemplary. Older children are considerate and respectful of their younger peers. They share resources and offer help and encouragement. For example, they discuss younger children's drawings with them and offer them the use of a ruler now that they have finished with it.

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need to do better?

n The club is led by a longstanding and dedicated staff team. Leaders are passionate about the service they provide and work closely with staff, parents and children to continuously evaluate and improve the club. Staff receive regular supervisions and appraisals, discussing their ongoing training and professional development needs with the enthusiastic leaders. Staff express the love for their role and feel valued by both parents and the school community. n The club has strong partnerships with parents, who speak highly of the service the club provides. Parents appreciate that all staff know their children well and provide individualised support. They describe the club as a home-from-home environment and that it has given their children some of their most precious memories. Staff keeps parents informed and regularly update them on events, such as trips and competitions. n The club promotes children's health and provides them with balanced snacks,

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need to do better?

such as toast, fruit and a small cup of hot chocolate. Staff recognise that children's energy levels dip at this time of the day and emphasise the importance of carbohydrates to sustain them for the rest of the afternoon. Children enjoy their hot chocolate and reflect on their experiences from school.

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28 November 2024 For example, having hot chocolate as a treat after their forest school sessions. n Children enjoy listening to stories read by older peers, also known as 'young helpers'. They demonstrate familiarity with the stories and relate them to their own experiences, such as finding similar books at the community library. Children are eager to engage with staff and enthusiastically answer questions about the stories. They explain that the character has not learned his lesson and refer to other books in which the character is still making the same mistakes. n Staff offer an inclusive service. They quickly make adjustments to the club's routine to give all children, including the youngest, opportunities to take on key roles. For example, while older children help stack the chairs after snack, staff ask younger children if they would like to carry the bowls to the kitchen. This helps to develop their sense of purpose and belonging.

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n The club embeds consistent hygiene routines into its daily schedule. Children wash their hands upon arrival, before and after snacks and after handling the pet guinea pigs called Gary, Ned, and Benny. They take responsibility for the guinea pigs' care, learning how to handle them gently and feed them green beans. Staff teach children about the animals' needs and well-being. They explain that one of the guinea pigs is aging and losing weight, so extra care is required when handling him. n Staff manage transitions well and ensure they are smooth and safe for all children. They give permission for children to leave the table in small groups. Children listen carefully as staff give instructions, such as 'If you have a cat, you can go and play.' At the end of the day, staff announce when it is time for each child to leave, allowing them time to say goodbye to their peers. Younger children show their affection for the older children, rushing to give them a hug.

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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 101468 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10367521 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 30 Number of children on roll 127 Name of registered person Dursley Out of School Club Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01453 544588 Date of previous inspection 12 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Dursley Out of School Club registered in 1995 and is based in the grounds of Dursley Primary School, Gloucestershire. The setting offers a breakfast club, after- school club and a holiday playscheme. It is open Monday to Friday from 7.45am until 9am for the breakfast club and 3pm until 6pm for the after-school club, during term time. During the holidays, the setting is open from 8am to 6pm. There is a team of seven staff, three of whom have relevant childcare qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The manager showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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