Go Beanies Play & Learn (Westwood Farm Schools)

Inspection of Go Beanies Play & Learn (Westwood Farm Schools) Westwood Farm Infant School, Fullbrook Crescent, Tilehurst, Reading RG31 6RY

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This provision meets requirements

The providers and staff are very enthusiastic, and committed to provide children with a most welcoming, home-from-home and exciting environment. Children are greeted from school by happy, attentive staff, who know the children well. They are genuinely interested in the children's day at school and engage them in conversations. This all helps children feel confident and happy to be at the club

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy attending this well-resourced and organised club. At the start of each session and during free play, staff remind children of the available options, allowing them to make independent choices about their play. They discuss behavioural expectations and children recall these, such as, sharing, taking turns and being kind. Older children sensitively support the younger children. For example, they remind younger children how to spell their names, as they write them on their paintings. Staff are very good role models and children behave well.

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This provision meets requirements

Children learn about diversity and inclusion. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are encouraged to participate and enjoy their activities. Planned celebrations consider children's interests and include activities such as doing special arts and crafts, puzzles, negotiating train tracks and building together with building bricks. All children are encouraged to share their ideas with each other. For example, children choose to do painting and are enabled to choose where to play and what to play with.

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n Children demonstrate they are relaxed, feel safe and are confident. Staff are consistent with routines so that children learn what they have to do when they arrive. Children are inquisitive and say 'hello' as they introduce themselves to visitors at the club. They store their personal belongings and wash their hands before engaging in activities or having their tea. Even the very youngest children are independent but seek help and reassurance when needed. n Children enjoy accessing a wide range of resources in the well-organised environment. They make clear choices about what they would like to access after their busy day at school. Staff are mindful that some children require quieter spaces to complete tasks such as homework, read books and enjoy craft activities. These are readily provided for children to freely access. n Staff are warm in their interactions with children. They engage them in purposeful play, encouraging them to make paper aeroplanes and fortune tellers.

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They enter into ongoing dialogue about their creations and enable children to use their imaginations and creativity. This good practice helps children build further on the skills they are developing at school

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14 January 2025 n There are lots of opportunities for children to be physically active outdoors. This promotes children's good health. The club benefits from large outdoor spaces which are used all year round in all weathers. Children run freely, kick balls, chase each other, and play made up games giggling with delight as they do so. Children are mindful to not play 'dodgeball' near the other children ensuring their safety. n Children are learning about healthy choices. They self-select from a range of fruit options which accompany their hot tea. Staff manage children's health needs well. They are aware of any allergies and appropriate action to take in the event of an emergency. n The manager and her team have established positive working relationships with the host school. Communication is strong and discussions, if needed, take place with the teacher at the end of the school day when children are collected, to

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ensure appropriate information is shared and continuity of care. n Staff ensure the environment is safe and secure. They provide good levels of supervision to help keep children safe. Daily safety checks of the premises and equipment indoors and outdoors, ensures that they are safe and fit for purpose. n Parent feedback is extremely positive. Staff meet with parents at the end of each session to discuss their child's experience at the club and share any relevant information from the school. Parents report that their children love attending the club and appreciate how staff are sensitive to their child's individual needs. n Providers follow robust recruitment processes for all staff. Training such as safeguarding is completed by all to ensure they have the right knowledge before they start. Staff are supported in their role to continue to develop and improve which has a positive impact on children's experiences. The manager meets with

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the team after every club session to talk about their successes as well as where they can make improvements or changes. Staff talk about how well supported they feel by the providers and senior staff.

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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 EY542989 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10375838 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 50 Number of children on roll 47 Name of registered person Go Beanies Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01189841684 Date of previous inspection 7 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Go Beanies Play & Learn (Westwood Farm Schools) registered in 2017. The club operates from Westwood Farm Junior School and provides care for children attending the infant and junior schools. The club is open during term time only and offers a breakfast club from 7.45am to 8.45am and an after-school club from 3pm to 6pm. The club employs seven staff.

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Inspection activities

n The providers and inspector completed a tour of the premises inside and outside, where the providers explained what activities are on offer for children. n Children talked to the inspector at various times throughout the inspection and she took account of their views. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to staff and the providers. She checked the staff's understanding of safeguarding issues and looked at a sample of relevant documentation, such as evidence of staff's suitability and qualifications. n The inspector held discussions with the providers and manager about their leadership and management. They discussed several aspects, including the process of self-evaluation, plans for continual improvement and staff supervision.

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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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