Kiddiewinkles Patricroft

Inspection of Kiddiewinkles Patricroft Godfrey Erman Memorial C Of E School, School Road, Eccles, Manchester M30 7BJ

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This provision meets requirements

There is a happy and relaxed atmosphere at this highly organised and well-led after-school club. Club staff work in a positive partnership with the school to ensure children's safe transfer between their classrooms and the club. Key information is shared and noted, and children are carefully registered at pick up and then as they arrive at the club. Children arrive, eager to relax and play, talking enthusiastically to the kind staff and their friends. The club echoes with the sound of lively chatter and laughter.

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Children have lots of fun choosing from a range of activities. They work together to build a tall tower of bricks on a table. They discuss what might happen if the tower falls and decide that it might hurt someone if it falls off the table. They work together to move the tower off the table onto the floor, politely thanking staff for their support. This demonstrates the highly positive relationships between staff and children and that children are well supported to consider how their actions may affect others.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave very well at the club. There is a well-embedded routine and clear expectations of behaviour. When music plays, children promptly stop what they are doing and help to tidy up. Everyone works together to put the toys and equipment away as quickly as possible. Children work cooperatively, and staff are full of praise and encouragement for their efforts.

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n Children have lots of opportunities to be active. They jump up with excitement as staff tell them that it is workout time. Children enthusiastically join in with a dance routine on a huge screen. They clap, dance and jump, following the instructions and singing along with the chant. The room is full of laughter as children and staff let out a big shout at the end. This demonstrates that children are supported to be healthy and that they enjoy the activities on offer. n Children enjoy making collages on the theme of winter, which links to a topic in school. They listen intently as the staff explain what materials are available and how to start the picture. Children are encouraged to make their own choices and to decide how they want the finished pictures to look. Children concentrate hard as they choose the papers and drawing materials. They kindly share equipment with each other and praise others' pictures saying, 'that's good'. Children are

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encouraged to be independent but also aware of other people's needs and feelings. n Staff explore festivals and other events that are important to the children. For example, children make Chinese New Year dragons and learn about Eid and the

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8 January 2025 different cultures of children at the club. On their birthday, children stand at the front, and everyone sings 'Happy Birthday' to them. If a child has been awarded 'Star of the Week' at school, this is also recognised and celebrated at the club. This supports children to develop a good understanding of what makes them unique and builds their self-confidence. n Staff and leaders ensure that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are very well supported. They gather useful information when children start at the club and ensure ongoing communication with the school and parents. Staff are sensitive to individual children's needs, and all children are treated with a great deal of kindness and respect. This ensures that children's emotional security is well supported and that all children are able to access the activities available. n Staff are very positive and enthusiastic about the time they spend with the

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children at the club. Staff report that club leaders are supportive and that they have a keen focus on their continued professional development. For example, leaders ensure that coaching and modelling of good practice takes place during club sessions. Leaders encourage and support staff to undertake further qualifications. This ensures that the club continues to develop and improve. n Parents and carers are full of praise for staff and leaders at the club. They report that their children are happy and settled and that they look forward to the days when they attend. Parents appreciate the effective and reliable way in which information is shared between the school, the club and parents and carers. They value the fact that staff know the children and families very well, saying that the care and support for children and families is 'outstanding and much appreciated'.

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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 EY540909 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10367396 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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Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 110 Name of registered person Kiddiewinkles Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07731592396 Date of previous inspection 7 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Kiddiewinkles Patricroft registered in 2016 to operate from rooms within the Godfrey Erman Memorial C of E School, Eccles. The out-of-school club employs five members of childcare staff. Four staff hold appropriate early years qualifications. The club opens Monday to Friday. The breakfast club operates from 7.30am to 8.55am, and the after-school club operates from 3pm to 5.45pm. Some holiday care sessions are offered, and these operate from 8am to 5.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at the club. 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 carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager. 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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