Cherrytree Childcare

Inspection of Cherrytree Childcare Vale School, 88 Vale Avenue, Worthing BN14 0DB

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This provision meets requirements

Children happily arrive from their classrooms with their friends. They register with friendly staff and begin conversations about their busy day at school. Children explain they feel comfortable and happy with all the different activities available. For example, they talk about how they enjoy doing crafts and how staff will always help them if they need it. Children feel safe and secure at this welcoming out-of- school club.

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This provision meets requirements

Leaders have high expectations for children's behaviour. Staff implement clear rules and boundaries that support children's understanding of right and wrong. These are commonly understood by all children. For example, younger children explain the importance of using 'kind hands' when playing with their friends. Children demonstrate good levels of respect for one another.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff provide a vast range of activities for children. For example, children explain that they love to play football on the playground. Children are involved in a range of physical activities. They dance to music in the covered outdoor play area and play party games, such as musical statues together. Children are busy and engaged in their play.

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need to do better?

n Staff provide a range of healthy snacks. Older children develop a good understanding of routines and expectations. They promptly go to wash their hands before serving themselves and sitting down to eat. Mealtimes are an enjoyable and sociable occasion. Children engage in conversations with one another and talk about what they have been learning at school. Younger children are closely supported by adults. They talk together about the health benefits of foods and how it supports their energy levels. Children's personal development is promoted by staff. n Children are supported to build friendships with their peers across the different year groups. Staff engage in games with them and talk about including everyone in their activities. For example, children enjoy a dressing-up game with toy dolls. Staff engage in the activity and invite other children to join in. Children enjoy imaginative group games together.

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need to do better?

n Staff recognise the importance of providing a variety of activities to interest different age groups. For example, older children access a range of games, such as table pool. Staff offer children the opportunity to select their own activities. They also regularly talk to children about other activities they might like to have available in the future. Children feel valued and involved in the ongoing selection of activities.

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3 February 2025 n Staff are passionate about working with children. They get to know children very well and talk knowledgeably about their individual needs. For example, where children have special educational needs and/or disabilities, staff consistently consider the environment and ensure it is accessible for all. Staff and leaders build partnerships with the school and professionals, such as occupational therapists. This is to ensure they always have the correct equipment and relevant information about children's needs. Children receive an effective shared approach to their care. n Leaders have a robust recruitment process in place. They have a good understanding of how to ensure staff remain suitable for their roles. For example, they regularly complete a declaration to confirm their suitability to work with children. Leaders ensure staff complete mandatory training, such as first aid and food hygiene. They also provide them with access to further training

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to enhance their knowledge. Professional development for staff is supported well. n Parents provide highly positive reviews of the setting. They explain how much their children enjoy attending, both before and after school and during the holidays. Parents discuss that communication is of a high standard. Leaders send out newsletters and use leaflets to gather parent and children's views. This is to support the regular reviews of the environment and activities. Parents and children are involved in the ongoing development of the club.

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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 EY540465 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10376161 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

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inspection

Total number of places 70 Number of children on roll 165 Name of registered person Cherry Tree Childcare Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07766 108141 Date of previous inspection 20 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Cherrytree Childcare registered in 2016. It operates from Vale School in Worthing, West Sussex. It provides care from 7.30am to 8.30am and 3pm to 6pm each weekday during term times and from 8.30am to 5.30pm during the school holidays. There are six members of staff who work with children, three of whom have relevant qualifications.

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n Leaders talked to the inspector about the organisation of the out-of-school club and the activities available. n The inspector took account of parent views. n Leaders provided the inspector with documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing at the club. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.

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3 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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3 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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