Crazy Crackers Ltd @ St. Mary's RC Primary School

Inspection of Crazy Crackers Ltd @ St. Mary's RC Primary School St. Marys RC School, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn BB6 8EQ

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider demonstrates effective safeguarding knowledge and how to keep children safe while in her care. She completes mandatory safeguarding training and seeks out further training to keep her up to date with safeguarding issues. She will ensure that all her staff attend training and are aware of the procedures to follow to keep children safe. She understands who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. Regular risk assessments will be completed on the environment. n The provider demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn and how to plan a curriculum to engage children and help them develop new skills. She understands the importance of working with teachers in school and offering activities that complement children's learning in school. The provider has procedures she would follow if she had concerns about a child's development. She understands the importance of working alongside parents to support

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children's needs. n The provider has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains the strategies she will use to support children to understand their emotions and how to consider the needs of others. The provider discusses how she will encourage and praise children to support their self-esteem and overall well-being. n The provider understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles. She intends to offer daily access to the outdoors for fresh air and exercise. She intends to offer healthy snacks that promote good oral health and that support children's individual dietary requirements. n The provider understands the importance of working with parents and schools that children attend to support a consistency of care. She intends to share updates through social media, a monthly newsletter and verbal feedback. Children will have lots of opportunities to develop their confidence and build

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This provision meets requirements

their social skills. The provider will seek feedback from parents so she can continually adapt the setting to meet the needs of children. n The provider understands the importance of professional development and identifies training to help her constantly develop her knowledge. She will ensure that all staff who are employed at the setting have undertaken paediatric first- aid training and safeguarding training. The provider will mentor and support the staff so that they all share the same vision of offering high quality care.

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This provision meets requirements

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 2696910 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10367293 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Crazy Crackers Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07980272109 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Crazy Crackers Ltd @ St. Mary's RC Primary School registered in 2022. It is operated by a limited company from St. Mary's Roman Catholic School in Blackburn. The setting employs 3 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3, one holds a qualification at level 2 and one member of staff is unqualified. The setting opens from 7.30am to 9am and 3.20pm to 5.45pm.

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Inspection activities

n The provider and the inspector discussed how the provider intends to organise their provision and how they will support children's individual needs. n The inspector toured the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector viewed a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

29 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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29 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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