The Lime Trees at Bingham Primary School

Inspection of The Lime Trees at Bingham Primary School Bingham Primary School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG13 7AT

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This provision meets requirements

Children are confident in their interactions with staff. They are keen to talk to staff about their knowledge of planets in space and their experiences of using an electric toothbrush. Staff listen and respond appropriately, helping children to understand that their views are valued and unique to them. Children say that the club is 'incredible, it is really fun'. They explain to visitors that they are happy in the club and like playing with the toys. Children are supported to have a sense of belonging. For example, they are excited to see a pretend jet plane they made with small building blocks a previous day, which is displayed on a table.

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This provision meets requirements

Children show excitement when they play team games with staff and their peers. Staff explain and show children the rules in games, and children listen and follow instructions. Children laugh when they try to take beanbags from the heads of their peers in a game, showing good social skills. Staff challenge children's skills further. For instance, they ask children to throw a beanbag in the air and clap their hands before catching the beanbag. This contributes to supporting children's hand-eye coordination. Children concentrate when staff offer them beads and laces to make jewellery. This helps to strengthen the muscles in children's fingers to support their writing skills at school.

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n Staff implement rules and boundaries to help children understand what is expected of them. Children make posters to show their understanding of how they need to behave. They say that to be kind to someone they could help them out and find out what their problems are. n Staff help children to build on the experiences they receive during their day at school. This includes talking to children about different celebrations from around the world, such as Chinese New Year. For instance, staff help children to understand how to greet people in Chinese. n Staff reflect on the experiences they offer children. Recent changes include providing further opportunities for children to be independent at snack times. This includes asking children to pour their own drinks and choose what they want to eat. When children finish eating, they pass their plates to staff. n Children are supported by staff to learn how they can keep themselves safe. This

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includes staff helping children to understand their bodies are private and to tell a trusted adult if they are not comfortable with something. n Children are keen to arrive at the club. They are supported by staff to place their belongings in the designated areas. However, sometimes staff do not recognise children's emerging needs when they first arrive. For example, staff ask children to sit around tables to have snacks when some children want to join craft

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28 January 2025 activities and others show that they want to be physically active. n Staff offer children a range of nutritious snacks and drinks to promote a healthy diet. Children have opportunities to make their own meals, such as pizzas. They spread tomato puree and sprinkle cheese onto a pitta bread and pass this to staff to heat. Children tell visitors that their favourite food is pizza. n The management team supports staff's practice effectively. For example, staff attend supervision meetings where they can reflect on their job roles. Staff attend training days to keep their safeguarding knowledge current. This contributes to them understanding how to promote children's safety and welfare. n Children have their own ideas in their play. For example, when children want to build and construct using a wooden train track and pretend houses, staff play alongside them. Staff hold conversations with children about what they are

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creating, encouraging their communication skills. Children say that their toy house is next to staff's house. n Parents say that their children love coming to the club. They explain how their children can play with different ages of children to help develop their social skills. The management team keeps parents informed about their children's time in the club and the staff who care for them. For example, parents receive newsletters explaining the book of the month that is available for children to view and information about training staff attend.

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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 2701210 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10367801 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 24 Number of children on roll 74 Name of registered person The Lime Trees Group CIC

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reference number

Telephone number 07766773723 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Lime Trees at Bingham Primary School registered in 2022. It is situated in the grounds of Bingham Primary School, Nottinghamshire and is independently run from the school. The club employs two members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds qualified teacher status. The club opens Monday to Friday, during term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am until 8.50pm and from 3.25pm until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and the inspector completed a tour of all areas of the club. n The inspector observed activities and the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out an observation of an activity with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager, provider and head of education. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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