Garforth Kids Club at Green Lane

Inspection of Garforth Kids Club at Green Lane Garforth Green Lane Primary School, Green Lane, Garforth, Leeds LS25 2JX

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This provision meets requirements

Staff warmly welcome the children as they arrive at the club. Children settle quickly in the care of the staff as they know each other well. Children behave well. They show that they know the staff's expectations. Staff act as positive role models and are quick to support children in making the right choices. Staff teach them to listen and communicate positively. For example, children take turns effectively when using the games consoles. They add their names to a waiting list then patiently wait for their allocated time. Staff set clear rules and boundaries and help children to feel safe and secure.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff provide children with a wide range of resources that cater to all children's interests and needs. Staff hold regular discussions with the children to share ideas for activities and what the children would like to take part in at the kid's club. They recognise when some children have been at school and then the club and just need to relax. They provide a cosy area, where children can read a book or just sit quietly. Children are clearly very happy and settled at this welcoming and inclusive club.

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n The manager and staff work closely with the school to build and maintain positive links. They frequently share information and work together for the good of the children. There is a smooth transition from school to the after-school club, which promotes the safety of the children. n Staff provide a wide variety of arts and craft materials to enable children to develop their imagination and creativity. Children spend considerable time creating stick puppets. Staff talk with them about what they are making. Children are confident to ask staff for help and support when they need additional supplies or guidance. n Care practices are good. Children learn good hygiene routines and build their independence. For example, they wash their hands before and after eating and handling food. Children eat healthy and nutritious food. Staff are aware of children's allergies and dietary requirements when serving food and ensure

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these are adhered to. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by the staff team. Staff have a good knowledge of the strategies that are in place, both at home and school, to ensure children's consistency of care. n Staff and children have delightful relationships. Throughout the session, staff interact well with children, such as by engaging them in thoughtful conversations and joining in with their play. Children show delight as they win against staff during card games. Children are polite and courteous to staff and each other.

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5 February 2025 n Parents praise the club. They say they know their children are safe, well cared for and have lots of fun activities to keep them busy. Staff ensure that there is a good handover when children are collected. They build positive relationships with parents. n Staff provide activities in the secure outdoor area for those children that prefer to be outdoors. Children enjoy chalking on the floor or role playing in the play house. They use their physical skills to play tennis and football. This helps children to be healthy. n Staff work well together as a team. There is clear leadership from the managers. Staff have daily meetings with the manager prior to children arriving to ensure they have the resources and provisions to meet the needs of all the children attending. Staff are encouraged to share ideas and introduce new topics for the children to try. n The staff team have completed a wide variety of training and childcare

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qualifications. This enables them to understand and meet the needs of the children and how to provide a safe and secure play environment.

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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 EY245953 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10371634 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 106 Name of registered person Garforth Kids Club Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07803723241 or 01132874545 Date of previous inspection 25 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Garforth Kids Club at Green Lane registered in 2003. The club is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 9am and from 3.15pm until 6pm during term time. Children attend for a variety of sessions. There are eight members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n A meeting was held with the manager. This included a review of relevant documentation, including staff suitability and training. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n Children spoke to the inspector about their experiences in the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and the children. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.

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5 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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5 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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