KOOSA Kids After School Club at St Michaels Infant School

Inspection of KOOSA Kids After School Club at St Michaels Infant School St. Michaels C of E Infant School, 48 Park Road, ALDERSHOT, Hampshire GU11 3PU

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This provision meets requirements

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and are pleased to see staff and their friends, when arriving at the club from school. Children settle quickly and are eager to start playing. They forge great friendships in this setting and enjoy feeling part of a club. Staff support the children to understand the club's boundaries and children understand that these are in place to keep them safe. Furthermore, staff ensure the atmosphere in the club is fun and welcoming. Staff consider the children's interests when planning. For instance, children have opportunities to add their views of resources they would like to see in the club to a 'suggestion box'.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff consistently model good behaviour. Children behave well, are helpful and treat each other with respect. For example, children are eager to help tidy up and wash their own plates at snack time. They also show polite manners and kindness to each other. Children enjoy a range of opportunities to be physically active. Staff ensure that children access the outdoor area daily. Children benefit from the fresh air while participating in activities, such as playing football, using hoops, climbing on apparatus and chasing their friends around the playground.

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n Senior leaders have a clear vision for the club. They ensure that staff are well deployed and supervise children well across the different areas of the setting. Staff communicate successfully with each other, for instance, as they use two- way radios when moving around and ensure that information is shared effectively. n Staff communicate with the children well and plan a range of activities. Children demonstrate good levels of perseverance as they participate in creative and imaginative activities. For instance, they work together to complete complex models using small construction bricks. Children remain focused as they meticulously colour in pictures or follow instructions in the planned arts and craft activities. Children show very positive attitudes towards their work. n Staff create an environment to help children of various ages to play and to take turns. For example, children have fun as they learn to play various board games.

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They wait patiently for their turn and play well together. Staff are attentive to the children and develop positive relationships. Laughter can often be heard. This supports children's self-confidence and emotional well-being. n Overall, staff help children to gain an understanding of the importance of hygiene routines and healthy lifestyle choices. Children make independent choices about the foods they eat, this includes a selection of fruits and vegetables each day. Staff support children's independence skills well. For example, children serve their own snacks and are supported to spread their

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12 March 2025 choice of toppings on their crackers. n Partnerships with the host school are very well established. Staff communicate effectively with parents, they share relevant information about the children's school day and general well-being. Staff gather relevant information from parents, prior to their children starting. This ensures children's individual medical or dietary needs are met. Furthermore, there are many sources of information provided so that parents are aware of the children's activities. Parents praise the staff in the club and the activities on offer. n Leaders have robust recruitment and induction procedures. They are reflective and promote staff development opportunities effectively. Regular monitoring and supervision meetings help to ensure any individual training is identified, while future areas of improvement can be supported effectively. Staff feedback they enjoy working at the club and they feel well supported. Staff complete regular

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training opportunities online. This ensures staff keep their knowledge up to date and understand their job roles and responsibilities. n Overall, leaders place high importance on keeping children safe and the premises are secure. Leaders and staff carry out risk assessments to ensure that areas used are suitable. Effective procedures are in place for adults collecting children to ensure their safety.

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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 EY468805 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10390975 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 36 Number of children on roll 73 Name of registered person KOOSA Kids Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 08450942322 Date of previous inspection 4 April 2022

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Information about this early years setting

KOOSA Kids After School Club at St Michaels Infant School re-registered in 2013. The club operates from St Michaels Infant School in Aldershot, Hampshire. The after-school club is open each weekday during term time from 3.15pm to 6pm. The provision employs three staff, of those at least one member of staff has a relevant qualification at level 3 or above.

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment process, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector assessed how well leaders and staff understand and implement the setting's policies, and how they support children's experiences. n The inspector observed staff practice and children's experiences across a variety of activities. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including staff suitability and the arrangements for paediatric first-aid training. The inspector had a discussion with leaders about the evaluation of the setting and plans for improvement. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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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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