The Big Adventure Club (Abbey Farm Primary)

Inspection of The Big Adventure Club (Abbey Farm Primary) Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary School, Diamond Crescent, Swindon SN25 2SJ

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have a thorough understanding of the children in their care, building strong relationships with them and their families. Children are fully engaged in their play and show curiosity about their surroundings. With their knowledge of childcare, staff have designed a programme of activities that capture the children's attention during their time at the club. Children are encouraged to participate in outdoor play every day, which helps them develop their coordination, balance and core strength as they ride bicycles and scooters. Staff guide children to throw, catch and kick balls with confidence, and older children learn to throw balls into a hoop. This also helps children develop their social skills, such as taking turns and negotiating with each other.

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This provision meets requirements

The daily routine is clear and easy for children to follow, making them feel safe and secure. They listen carefully and follow instructions, such as washing their hands before snack time. The group is made up of children of different ages, and they form close bonds with each other, regardless of age, which helps them develop their social skills further. Staff maintain regular contact with the teachers from the on-site school to ensure they are aware of each child's needs and developmental stage. They plan activities that link with projects children have recently undertaken at school, such as making their own books from paper and card to coincide with World Book Day events. Staff encourage children to develop their creative skills through activities, like colouring and drawing.

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need to do better?

n Children are friendly and polite. They share toys and understand how their behaviour affects others. With a positive attitude towards learning, they join in the activities provided. Staff help children develop their independence skills, such as hanging up their coats and bags, and accessing activities on their own. When it is time to tidy away and line up to go indoors, children quickly respond to staff requests, put away the activities and form an orderly queue. Staff teach children good manners, like saying please and thank you. n Parents give positive feedback, saying their children enjoy the after-school club and its activities. Communication is clear, keeping parents well informed about their children's activities and behaviour. They report that children develop social skills and particularly enjoy the craft activities that staff provide. n Leaders and staff engage in regular reflection of their practice, which ensures

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need to do better?

they work towards continuous improvement. They keep up to date with relevant training. However, there was a misunderstanding about the requirements relating to staff qualifications, ratios and the ages of children cared for. Once pointed out to the owner, she took immediate action to rectify the issue. This

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5 March 2025 misunderstanding did not have a significant impact on children. n Children are supported in developing healthy eating habits. They enjoy a healthy snack midway through the session, with a variety of fruits to choose from, including watermelon and apples. Children of all ages are encouraged to peel their own bananas and oranges, for example. n Staff encourage children to work together as a team, which helps to develop their social skills. There is a reward system in place, where children are divided into groups to compete for the most points, with a group prize awarded at the end of each term. Staff realised that the individual reward system was unfair to children who did not attend regularly, so they switched to a group system. Children celebrate each other's achievements and are thrilled to receive rewards for their positive attitude to learning or commendable behaviour.

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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 the interests of children first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2715796 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10376629 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 24 Number of children on roll 77 Name of registered person The Big Adventure Club Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07832304452 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The Big Adventure Club (Abbey Farm Primary) registered in 2022. The setting is located within the grounds of Abbey Farm Primary School in Swindon, Wiltshire. The club offers after-school care on weekdays during term time, from 3.20pm to 6pm. The club employs three members of staff, all of whom are unqualified.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with the manager to find out how staff seek children's views and engage them in the planning of activities. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Staff spoke with the inspector about the leadership and management of the setting. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision.

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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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