SPROUTS CHILDCARE LIMITED

Inspection of SPROUTS CHILDCARE LIMITED NORTHERN INFANT SCHOOL, Portchester PO16 8DG

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This provision meets requirements

Children are busy and engrossed in play during their time at the after-school club. They excitedly greet their friends, and staff warmly welcome them. Children explain that they enjoy attending because staff create fun games for them. Children talk to staff about their holiday experiences and joyfully make up funny jokes together. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and confident in this nurturing environment.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff gently provide children with information about the expectations of their behaviour. Children understand these well. For example, children easily explain that they use 'kind hands' and 'listening ears'. They are also quick to follow instructions. For example, before snack time, they promptly line up by the door to wash their hands. Children behave well.

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This provision meets requirements

Children have a variety of activities to choose from each day. Staff include children in decisions about resources, and children talk positively about what is available. For example, children explain that they love all the interesting arts and crafts. They also discuss how much they enjoy play dough and colouring. Children feel valued as their views are consistently acknowledged.

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n Leaders are highly passionate about the high quality of care provided at the club. They provide staff with guidance that enables them to support all groups of children. Staff are conscious of the varied needs of different children after the school day. For example, they provide calming music and relaxing areas for those who need to unwind. Children's individual characters are supported well. n Staff provide children with routines that promote good health and hygiene. Children wash their hands independently and sit down together at the table. Staff provide a range of healthy snacks, including fruits and vegetables. Together, children and staff talk about their favourite foods and treats. Mealtimes are an enjoyable and social occasion. n Children engage their creativity. They set up a pretend kitchen and imaginatively serve each other food. Children use resources such as play dough and invent different flavours of ice cream. Staff engage closely with them as they laugh and

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giggle together. Children are absorbed in their games for long periods. n Staff communicate with teaching staff at the school to understand children's stages of learning. They use this to guide some of the activities they provide for children. For example, staff use a letter puzzle to talk to children about the different letters in their name. This shared approach supports children's learning experiences well.

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8 January 2025 n Children treat one another with a high level of respect. For example, older children include younger children in their games. They show them how to throw balls at a large target board and offer support and encouragement. Children build good friendships and play happily together. n Leaders ensure that information about children is kept up to date and is easily accessible. For example, they keep information about children's health needs and allergies to hand. Staff know the children well. They are fully aware of any medication procedures for children attending the club. Systems in place are secure and robust. n Leaders have an effective staff monitoring programme in place. They carry out regular observations of staff to ensure care standards are consistently high. Staff report that they have access to plenty of training. For example, if they have an interest in a particular area of development, leaders will signpost them to

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relevant training. Staff feel valued and well supported in their roles. n Parents provide fantastic reviews of the club. They express that they appreciate the wide variety of activities available to children. During collection times, staff talk to parents individually about the activities their child has been doing. Through this, parents are kept involved and well informed. Parent partnerships support children's care effectively.

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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 2763406 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10381122 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 50 Name of registered person Sprouts Childcare Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07920194723 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Sprouts Childcare Limited registered in November 2023. It is located at Northern Infant School, in Porchester, Hampshire. The club provides care before and after school. There are five members of staff at the setting, three of whom have relevant childcare qualifications from levels 3 to 5.

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Inspection activities

n Leaders spoke to the inspector about the leadership and management of the club. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and children. n The inspector took account of parents views of the club. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Leaders provided the inspector with a sample of documentation to demonstrate staff suitability.

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8 January 2025 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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