Early years · Early years inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Superstars Swithland
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- Group verified
Superstars Activity Club Limited
- Group reference verified
RP531233
- Inspection date verified
14 Feb 2025
- Inspectors verified
Vicki Abrahart
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Postcode verified
LE12 8TQ
- Name on report verified
Superstars Swithland
- URN verified
2702353
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- Management explain that all children are welcome in the setting. p.2
- The staff are committed to ensuring children enjoy attending and are supported to join in activities. p.2
- Management acknowledges the importance of building relationships with parents and the staff who work in the local schools and other early years settings. p.2
- The staff describe how valuable these relationships are for gathering and sharing information. p.2
- Management outline their high expectations for children's behaviour. p.2
- The staff follow a clear and consistent approach, along with the implementation of the behaviour management policy, to support children's understanding. p.2
- Additionally, children are offered regular praise and encouragement. p.2
- Staff foster relationships among the children by creating challenges, and introducing team and board games. p.2
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Leadership & governance11
“Management outline their high expectations for children's behaviour.” p.2
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 496
- shorter than usual (typical 729)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 37, typical 57
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection of Superstars Swithland St. Leonards C Of E School, 167 Main Street, Swithland, Loughborough LE12 8TQ
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This provision meets requirements
n Management explain that all children are welcome in the setting. The staff are committed to ensuring children enjoy attending and are supported to join in activities. Management acknowledges the importance of building relationships with parents and the staff who work in the local schools and other early years settings. The staff describe how valuable these relationships are for gathering and sharing information. n Management outline their high expectations for children's behaviour. The staff follow a clear and consistent approach, along with the implementation of the behaviour management policy, to support children's understanding. Additionally, children are offered regular praise and encouragement. Staff foster relationships among the children by creating challenges, and introducing team and board games. n Management explain how staff assist children in relaxing and enjoying their time at the club. Staff clarify that they help children build confidence by following
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This provision meets requirements
daily routines. Management detail how staff support children in making choices, allowing them to engage freely in the activities available. Staff emphasise their commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere that encourages exploration and interaction. n Management demonstrate a sound understanding regarding providing a diverse range of activities to help children develop concentration and focus. This includes activities to nurture children's creativity and encourage imaginative play. Staff describe their experiences of working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing examples of how they tailor their interactions and resources to meet their needs. n Management explain how staff support children's confidence by offering group activities. Children will be encouraged to work together to share ideas and develop social skills to ensure they build friendships and maintain a sense of
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This provision meets requirements
belonging. n Management demonstrate a sound understanding regarding supporting children's good health. Children are offered a range of healthy breakfast foods and snacks after school. Staff members promote good oral health by raising awareness of the importance of regular toothbrushing. n Management outline how children's safety is assured at the club. Staff complete risk assessments and follow the club's policies and procedures. They attend safeguarding training and supervise children when using the internet. Children are supported to understand potential risks online and those related to excessive screen time. n Management take account of parents' and children's feedback and use the information gathered to improve children's experiences at the club. Staff mention that parents value the supportive atmosphere and engaging activities available for their children.
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This provision meets requirements
14 February 2025 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.
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Setting details
Unique reference number 2702353 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10368102 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 10 Number of children on roll 44 Name of registered person Superstars Activity Club Limited
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reference number
Telephone number 07896796363 Date of previous inspection Not applicable
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Information about this early years setting
Superstars Swithland registered in 2022 and operates from St. Leonards C Of E School, which is located in Loughborough. The club opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 8.45am and from 3.15pm until 6pm, term time only. The club employs two members of childcare staff, both of whom hold relevant early years qualifications at level 2 or above.
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Inspection activities
n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to the children to find out about their time at the club. n The provider showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of the staff. n The provider discussed how they meet the needs of the younger children. n The inspector observed the interactions between the staff and the children.
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Inspection activities
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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Inspection activities
14 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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Inspection activities
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