Premier Wymondham Prep Wrap Around Care

Inspection of Premier Wymondham Prep Wrap Around Care Wymondham College, Administration Offices, WYMONDHAM, Norfolk NR18 9SZ

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This provision meets requirements

Staff warmly welcome the children, greeting them by name. Staff chat to children about their day at school and what they have been doing. Children know and follow routines as they put their coats and bags away. Newer children are given additional support. Children have good opportunities to build on their social skills as they interact with each other. Some children have developed firm friendships and are keen to spend time with their friends.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff set out a range of activities, both inside and outside, for children to take part in. This includes a daily physical activity, such as archery, with a trained coach. Children learn how to follow instructions, handle equipment and how to act safely when taking part in risky activities. Staff initiate fun monthly '60 second challenges'. At these times, they teach children a new skill, such a star jumping. They challenge the children to practise these over a period of time. Children are encouraged to improve their skills and see if they can increase the number they can achieve over one minute.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff teach the children about the importance of waiting their turn and being polite. Children follow instructions and understand the rules and boundaries of the setting. Staff praise good behaviours and use the host school's 'house point' system to recognise when children are particularly polite or kind. Staff recognise when children are feeling overwhelmed or need a quieter environment. Staff have recently received training and are implementing a range of strategies to help children to express how they feel and to regulate their own emotions.

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need to do better?

n The provider understands the importance of reflection and evaluation to develop practice further. They review what is on offer, take account of the views of parents and staff, and identify areas for development. Recruitment and selection processes are robust. Staff receive regular supervision and have access to professional development opportunities to help them to improve their knowledge and skills. All staff complete safeguarding training and most hold a paediatric first-aid qualification. n Children have freedom to choose what to play with. They construct with small interlocking building blocks, play imaginatively at the dolls' house and draw at the writing table. Some relax as they read their books. Others play card games or listen to stories. Provision can be made for children to do any homework that they might have. n Staff plan activities which incorporate seasonal topics, such as making gingerbread people and houses. Here, children use craft materials, glue and

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4 December 2024 scissors to create their own designs. In the school holidays, when more time allows, children have opportunities to enjoy a broader range of activities. n The staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They identify children who may need additional support. They offer an inclusive environment. Staff work closely with the child's school and their parents to ensure they use a consistent approach and that each child receives what they need. n Children are supported to have a healthy lifestyle. Staff provide a daily breakfast and snack menu. This encourages children to make healthy food choices and to drink plenty of water. Mealtimes are social where children can sit with their friends. They wash their hands before helping themselves to food, such as pitta bread with a range of nutritious fillings. Once finished, children know to clear away their plates before returning to play.

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need to do better?

n Staff conduct regular risk assessments, ensuring the premises are secure and all areas are safe. Adult to child ratios are maintained and staff supervise the children well. Accurate registers of attendance are maintained and staff regularly check numbers of children in their care. n For the first 45 minutes of the session during term time, some children from the host school use the same indoor space as this setting. This is for additional extra-curricular activities. As a result, the hall is very busy and noise levels are high. At these times, it is harder for staff to engage effectively with the children or support those who want to do quiet activities. This is because their time is taken up closely supervising the children and monitoring the environment. The provider is aware of the impact this is having and intends to review this part of the session.

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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 2700994 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10368351 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 80 Number of children on roll 243 Name of registered person Premier Agents Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07841 671831 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Premier Wymondham Prep Wrap Around Care registered in 2022. It operates before and after school from 7.45am until 8.45am and from 3.15pm until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The provider and the inspector completed a tour of the premises. n The provider explained how the wraparound care is delivered, their aims for the children and the range of activities on offer. n The inspector observed the quality of staff engagement with the children. n The inspector spoke with a number of staff, at appropriate times, during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with several of the children and took account of their views. n The inspector held a management meeting and sampled relevant documentation, including suitability of staff working in the setting and evidence of paediatric first-aid qualifications.

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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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