Kidz R Us

Inspection of Kidz R Us Harmanswater Primary School, Wellington Drive, Bracknell RG12 9NE

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This provision meets requirements

When children arrive at the setting, they are eager to engage with activities. Staff know children very well. As well as working in the club, staff also work in the host school during the day. This provides children with continuity. Children say they thoroughly enjoy the time they spend at the club. They are relaxed and settled, enabling them to form positive friendships. For example, staff support children to build with construction materials together and negotiate what they build.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff model good behaviour for children using manners. They respond promptly and positively to requests from children for help or support. Children's behaviour reflects the care and respect they receive from staff. Children listen carefully to staff when asked to follow instructions or help tidy the setting. Children and staff show real pride in the setting. Staff are passionate about working with children. They work well as a team and the space is well organised. Children have free access to a large outdoor area and sports hall.

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This provision meets requirements

Children fully immerse themselves in what the club has to offer and show high levels of engagement and enjoyment. For instance, children spend long periods concentrating as they persevere in making festive characters using scissors and split pins. They independently select the resources and talk to staff about what they are doing. Children take pride in their creations, showing them off to their parents.

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need to do better?

n The management and staff team have a shared commitment to provide a quality service for the children and their families. The staff are open to suggestions from children and parents on ways to improve the club. Staff work as a cohesive team and have a very good understanding of their responsibilities to keep children safe and secure. n Staff work well with parents and teachers from the host school when there may be a concern. Staff act in a timely way to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For example, they adapt the environment and resources to ensure these are inclusive. n Younger children benefit from a robust key-person system that helps them gain a sense-of-security and develop their confidence. For example, children eagerly make up their own games as they role play with dolls and play chase games in the playground. Older children help their younger peers to carefully cut out

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shapes and write their names. n Children demonstrate high levels of perseverance. For instance, they work as a team to complete a very large puzzle of the world. Children remain focused as

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19 December 2024 they meticulously colour in festive characters. They show very positive attitudes towards their work. Staff support children, where needed. In addition, they are equally skilled at enabling children to explore their own ideas and make their own decisions. n Staff promote healthy lifestyles for children in the club. For example, children are reminded to wash their hands before eating their snacks. Children make independent choices about the foods they eat. Staff enable this well as children choose pictures of various snacks to have at snack time and learn which foods are healthy and unhealthy. Children frequently enjoy playing team games, like football, in the school playground. They learn the importance of being healthy and active. n Parents speak very highly about the club. They express how happy they are with the staff in the club and the activities on offer. They say that their younger

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children benefit from a robust key-person system that helps them gain a sense of security and develop their confidence. Parents say that their children enjoy attending so much that they ask to stay later or want to attend on days they would not normally do so. n The providers and staff continually strive to make improvements to the provision so that they meet and exceed the needs of children and families. Staff say that they feel well supported and valued as part of the team. Their professional development is well considered by the providers. Training is regular and builds on their knowledge and skills. This is reflected in their clear enjoyment of their roles and engagement with children. n Staff have high expectations of what all children can achieve. They involve children in activity planning and are always on hand to join and extend children's play. Children and staff treat each other, the environment and resources with

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respect. Staff work hard to help all children learn to understand and manage their emotions. Consequently, children's behaviour and attitudes towards their play are very positive.

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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 EY547391 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10372540 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 50 Number of children on roll 90 Name of registered person The After School Club Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 07928806557 Date of previous inspection 25 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Kidz R Us after-school club registered in June 2017 and is based in the grounds of Harmanswater Primary School, Bracknell. The club is open from 7.30am until 8.45am and from 3.15pm until 6pm, during term time only. The club employs seven staff, and of these, four have appropriate childcare qualifications.

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n The providers and the manager talked to the inspector about the activities provided at the club. n The quality of interactions between staff and children was observed. n The inspector spoke with the staff team and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n Parents provided feedback through discussions and written testimonies. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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