Berwick Rascals Out Of School Club

Inspection of Berwick Rascals Out Of School Club Holy Trinity C of E Aided First School, Bell Tower Place, BERWICK-UPON-TWEED TD15 1NB

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This provision meets requirements

Children are very happy in the club. They demonstrate this as they read out the jokes on the yoghurt packets to staff. Children laugh at the jokes that staff read out too. They have good relationships with staff. Children greet staff with enthusiasm when they come out of school. Younger children are excited to tell staff about their achievements in school. Staff are enthusiastic as children share their news with them. Parents and carers comment that their children love going to the club and often do not want to leave. They value the family atmosphere.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are safe in the club. Staff supervise children well as they walk from school. Children know that they need to hold each other's hands when they walk to the club. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children behave well. They respond promptly when staff remind them of their expectations. For instance, older children quickly set up the football nets outside, ensuring that they have plenty of room to play their game. When staff remind them that other children need to be able to play on the yard safely, they reduce the size of the pitch.

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n Staff talk to children to find out what they are interested in. They plan activities to meet children's interests. An example of this is when staff provide chalks outside for children who have asked to do more drawing. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with the chalks outside. Some children draw hearts and butterflies, while other children explore drawing on different surfaces. n Staff have a very good relationship with the teachers in school. At the end of the school day, they speak to teachers to find out any important information. Staff find out what children are doing in school and provide additional resources for children who may want to develop this further. Older children thoroughly enjoy drawing around themselves outside. Younger children enjoy exploring the different toy vehicles in the club. n Children concentrate well on activities. They thoroughly enjoy making hearts for Valentine's Day. Children express their own ideas as they colour hearts and

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decorate them with wool. Young children persevere as they attempt to attach the wool to the hearts. They ask for help to attach the wool and wait patiently until staff can help them. n Staff support children's communication well. When children arrive in the club, they talk about their day with staff. However, sometimes, younger children spend a lot of time listening to older children and when this happens they become distracted. Staff have not consistently reviewed how they can provide opportunities for younger children to participate more in these sessions. n Children have a good relationship with each other. Older and younger children

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7 February 2025 play together happily as they draw with the chalks outside. Children particularly enjoy it when they can meet up with their friends in the club. They are caring towards each other. For example, when children hurt themselves outside, other children check on them to make sure they are alright. n Children learn how to keep themselves healthy. Staff provide a healthy snack with fruit and vegetables. Children know that they need to wash their hands before eating. They enjoy fresh air and exercise as they play games outside or chase their friends around the yard. n Children have a good understanding of the rules and routines. For example, they come in and hang their coats up, sit at the table and wait for other children to finish hanging their coats up. Children know that they need to line up before they go outside. This contributes to a calm and orderly environment. n Staff in the club have a very good relationship with parents. They find out

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detailed information from parents when children first start. This helps staff to understand how they can meet children's interests and individual care needs. Staff update this information regularly so that they have up-to-date information on children. Parents appreciate the communication with the club about their children's day.

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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 EY541049 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10368551 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 16 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person Berwick Rascals Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 01289304996 Date of previous inspection 26 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Berwick Rascals Out of School Club re-registered in 2017. It is independently run and is located in Holy Trinity C of E Aided First School, Berwick. The club employs 10 members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 3pm until 6pm during term time and from 8.30am until 6pm during school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The manager showed the inspector around the club and explained how she organises the provision. n The inspector spoke to children and staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents talked to the inspector to explain their views on the club. n The manager evaluated an activity with the inspector. n The inspector observed children playing and learning. n The manager showed the inspector a range of documentation, including staff suitability checks, and explained how she keeps children safe.

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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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