Oakwell Breakfast And After School Club

Inspection of Oakwell Breakfast And After School Club Crudwell C of E Primary School, Crudwell, MALMESBURY, Wiltshire SN16 9ER

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This provision meets requirements

The staff at this nurturing after-school club welcome the children with a smile. Children eagerly move around the hall, excited to see what activities are on offer. They seek out their friends and participate in a wide range of games with staff. The children show they have formed strong connections with the staff and key persons. They share details about their school day with staff and feel comfortable asking questions or requesting additional resources. Staff continuously praise the children and celebrate their achievements. This helps to build children's confidence and self- esteem.

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This provision meets requirements

Children become deeply engaged in their chosen play. The children make bracelets and necklaces. They thread different coloured beads onto the string. Older children share ideas and demonstrate to younger children how to make patterns. They praise the younger children for their efforts. The staff demonstrated to the children how to lick the end of the string to stop it from fraying. Young children can be seen copying this routine. They engage for extended periods. This supports children's cognitive development and strengthens the wrist muscles needed for writing.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave well alongside each other and openly share resources. Older children help to set up activities and tidy them away without being asked. Staff are good role models. They listen to the children and speak to them with respect. Staff offer gentle reminders for children to use their manners and to be mindful of others when playing.

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n Staff provide the children with activities that challenge them. For example, the children take turns to throw the ball through a plastic hoop that staff are holding. After all the children have had a turn, staff raise the hoop higher. Children laugh and giggle as they discuss different techniques they could try, such as having a run-up before throwing the ball or jumping before throwing. The children and staff test out their theories and cheer for each other. This creates a stimulating environment which aids children's problem-solving skills. n Children enjoy engaging in physical play. Staff promote children to be physically active. This enables children to burn off excess energy and develop their coordination skills. For example, outside, children race around on the 'zedbug'. They sit down, using their legs to push themselves along the floor and their arms to steer themselves in the direction they want to go.

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n Staff praise the leadership team and enjoy working at the club. They feel appreciated and are well supported. New staff undertake an induction process to ensure they fully understand their roles and responsibilities. They have access to

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24 February 2025 a wide range of courses online to ensure their knowledge is up to date. n Parents value the service the club provides. They state that their children adore attending the club and leave excited to tell them about their day. Parents praise the club for being flexible and accommodating their needs. They receive detailed information about their child's day both at the club and school. Staff gain feedback from parents to identify any changes they can make to further support parents. They have recently begun offering a wider variety of evening snacks for the children. n The staff provide the children with a range of healthy snacks while at the club. They place wraps and a large range of fillings on the table, along with a fruit bowl. The children patiently wait for their names to be called. They wash their hands and sit down at the table before selecting what they want in their wrap. Staff encourage the children to serve themselves. For example, children grab

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ham, cheese and cucumber. When the filling falls out of their wrap staff support the children in learning how to fold the tortilla wrap properly. Children select and cut their fruit, which reinforces their independence skills. n The leadership team have regular meetings with the staff to reflect on the current provision and make changes where necessary. They have recently reflected on the sessions they offer. They have introduced three different sessions to make it more flexible for parents. Furthermore, they have also introduced a new booking system. This means parents can see any available sessions and book their children in immediately. This provides an easy and efficient service for both parents and staff.

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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 EY543015 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10372172 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 30 Number of children on roll 60 Name of registered person Waldron, Donna-Marie

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reference number

Telephone number 01666575205 Date of previous inspection 4 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Oakwell Breakfast And After School Club registered in 2017. The club is located within the grounds of Crudwell C Of E Primary School in Crudwell, Wiltshire. It operates from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 3.20pm to 6pm Monday to Friday, during term time, and from 8am to 6pm during school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed staff practice and children's experiences across a variety of activities. n The inspector spoke with staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with both the manager and owner to discuss how they self-evaluate the provision. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection. n Children spoke to and engaged with the inspector during the inspection.

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24 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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24 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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