Play 4 Ages

Inspection of Play 4 Ages Sevenoaks Cp School, Bradbourne Park Road, SEVENOAKS, Kent TN13 3LB

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This provision meets requirements

From the moment children arrive, it is evident that the nurturing staff are delighted to see them. Staff greet every child by name and ask them about their day. Children speak with them before they happily settle down to play with their favourite activities. This supports children to make a calm transition from school to the club. Staff involve children in planning what they would like to do, as well as providing new resources to stimulate children's curiosity. Children find their friends, and very quickly there is the pleasant hum of busy, happy children deeply involved in play.

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Children's behaviour and attitudes towards one another are wonderful. Staff create a safe, warm and welcoming environment. They build strong relationships with children to provide them with the emotional security they need to flourish. Children understand the expectations for their behaviour, such as not disturbing one another's play. To support this, staff provide distinct spaces for different activities. This means children can fully enjoy playing in the way that suits them. For instance, children find cosy corners to read while others build with construction toys, or play table tennis.

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n Leaders have a deep understanding of how children play. They use their knowledge to provide high-quality care and resources that meet the needs of all children. Leaders ensure the welfare of staff and provide them with opportunities to gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their role. As a result, staff and leaders take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a happy, professional team. n Staff interactions with children are of a consistently high quality. They initiate conversations with children, who love to share their stories and jokes with them. Staff seamlessly fit in with children's play. For example, they encourage children to persevere when they engage with a 3D puzzle. As children try hard to complete the challenge, they are offered words of encouragement and praise. This provides children with a sense of achievement and the desire to keep practising new skills. n Children demonstrate self-assurance and self-confidence. They know that their

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views are valued and that their opinions matter to staff. For instance, staff write down children's choices of activities. They make sure these are available for them the next time they come to the club. Children's comments are captured by staff and displayed alongside photographs of things they have made. Children confidently express their thoughts and ideas. n Staff provide children with exciting resources that stimulate their imaginations.

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7 February 2025 Children work cooperatively to create stories, such as when they play with the small-world toys or make their own props with construction toys. They have space to develop their imaginative play. Children love it when staff step in and play alongside them. n Staff are good role models for children. They demonstrate respect and kindness in their interactions. They help children understand and accommodate each other's feelings. They provide children with opportunities to explore and appreciate their community, cultures and backgrounds. For example, children have recently enjoyed activities planned around the Lunar New Year. Children develop their sense of self and realise they are unique and special people in the world. n Staff understand the importance of providing healthy foods and they present children with a varied and nutritious menu. They encourage children to make healthy choices, both while they are in the after-school club and when they are

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at home. n Staff foster strong partnerships with parents and other professionals who work with children. They share information between the school and the parents at the end of the day. They provide parents with ideas, such as around healthy eating, and safer internet usage, to help them support their children at home.

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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 EY343827 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10380633 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 80 Number of children on roll 160 Name of registered person Play 4 Ages Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07855999606 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Play 4 Ages registered in 2006 and operates in the grounds of Sevenoaks CP School in Sevenoaks, Kent. The club is open Monday to Friday from 3.15pm to 6pm, term time only, and Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm during some school holidays. The club employs eleven members of staff, of whom seven hold relevant qualifications from levels 2 to 5.

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n The manager showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector spoke with children to find out about their time in the club. n Staff and parents shared their views of the club and the inspector took these into account. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.

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7 February 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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7 February 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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