Earls Colne Primary School @ EPC

Inspection of Earls Colne Primary School @ EPC Earls Colne Cp School, Park Lane, Earls Colne, COLCHESTER CO6 2RH

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This provision meets requirements

Children are collected from their classrooms by happy and caring staff, who are genuinely pleased to see them. Children are excited to discuss their day at school. The attentive staff positively encourage children to share their news and check they have all their belongings. Staff know the children well, as they take time in getting to know them and their family. However, many staff members also work at the host school so are very familiar adults for the children. As a result, all children, even the youngest, are settled, confident and fully integrated at the club. Children are welcomed into a homely and inviting play environment. There is a cosy space, where children can sit comfortably and relax if they feel tired after a day at school.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff ensure activities are prepared ready for their arrival. Children have an abundance of quality resources that they can freely access. However, there are also a wide variety of outdoor activities and organised sports planned daily. Children choose what activities they want to participate in and are encouraged to make their own choices. Children have formed close and trusting bonds with the staff, who speak respectfully to them. They are good role models and have high expectations for the children, who play well together, show kindness to one another and demonstrate good manners.

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n While staff know all the children well, a system is in place for younger children in the early years to ensure they are well supported, settled, happy and fully engaged. Priority is given to ensure children's emotional well-being is supported. Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure. They are confident and are interested in the purpose of visitors to the setting. They happily engage them in conversation and are keen to discuss the activities they enjoy at the club. n Children talk enthusiastically about the meals they receive while at the club. Dinner time is a social event and children sit with their friends, chatting as they enjoy ample portions of pasta and sauce. They know to wash their hands before eating. They are very independent and understand the high expectation and routines of the club. n Outdoor play is very popular. Many children choose to spend their time after a busy day at school on the field or in the playground. They delight in the fresh air

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and opportunity to 'let off steam'. They learn team skills as they play organised games of football. Staff are skilful in engaging children in games and their interactions with them. n Positive working relationships with the host school have been established. Daily discussions take place when children are collected, if required, with the class teacher. School newsletters, menus and the early years curriculum are also

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20 January 2025 shared, to ensure continuity of care and provide continued support of children interests. n Children are positively encouraged to have their say about the environment and activities provided and where they want to play. They discuss and write the 'club rules' that are fully understood and consistently applied. There is a very calm and happy atmosphere. Children are fully engaged and show sustained concentration at their chosen activity. n Parents comment on their complete gratitude for the service and the care their children receive. They say they feel fully informed as to what their children do at the club as communication is good. Many comment on how happy their children are to attend and how quickly they settled. n The management team is very hands on and offers support to the staff, who are fully aware of their role and responsibilities. Staff speak positively and say they feel valued and supported in their role. They are positively encouraged to

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continue with their own professional development.

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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 2798981 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10381629 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 40 Number of children on roll 90 Name of registered person Essex Professional Coaching Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07976 931040 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Earls Colne Primary School @ EPC registered in 2024. The club is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm until 6pm during term time. A holiday club is offered during school holidays from 8.30am until 4.30pm. The club employs eight members of staff.

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n The club manager showed the inspector around the club and explained how the play environment is organised. n The inspector had discussions with the manager to explore leadership and management issues. n The inspector spoke to the children and staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of the provider's documentation, including policies and procedures and training certificates. n Parents told the inspector what they thought about the provision and staff, and their views were considered.

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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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