Happy Faces Out Of School Club

Inspection of Happy Faces Out Of School Club Chorley New Road Cp School, Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6EW

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy attending this warm and nurturing setting. Staff are very welcoming as each child arrives and engage them in discussion about their day. Children are excited to attend and are interested in finding out the activities they can access and which of their friends will be attending. Children state that they love taking part in art activities, baking and team games. Children are very engaged in play and demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff are very attentive to the needs of every individual child. They offer very good levels of support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children enjoy a range of activities which complement their learning in school. For example, children sort animals into different colour groups, which helps their mathematical understanding. Staff meet the needs of young children extremely well. They ensure that resources and activities support all children and engage them in play. Children's emotional well-being is thoughtfully considered. Staff have developed a beanbag area, where children can sit if they are worried about something. Staff support children through discussion and reading stories about emotions and feelings. Children listen carefully to one another and adults. Older children independently help younger children. Children's behaviour is very good.

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This provision meets requirements

The ethos of the setting is to give children a wealth of positive experiences. Staff involve children in planning activities and decision-making. Children can access a wide range of activities, which they may not have had opportunity to do so before. For example, children enjoy visits from guide dogs for the visually impaired and enjoy weekly physical sessions with a sports coach.

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n Staff place children's natural interests and individual needs at the centre of this provision. They have developed a curriculum which aims to help children develop confidence through play and learn and explore new skills. There are many ways for children to develop their independence, such as through art activities, preparing snack or baking. Children are excited to attend and are confident communicators. n Staff are positive role models and children have built secure attachments with them. Staff offer support as children play, show them how to use resources and give gentle behaviour reminders. They offer lots of praise and encourage children to 'keep trying'. As a result, children are fully aware of rules and boundaries and respect one another's ideas. n Children have opportunity to learn new skills. For example, they sit with a member of staff while she teaches them how to use a sewing machine. They

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18 March 2025 enjoy visits from visitors and learn new things, such as how to care for small animals. Many of the activities complement children's learning in school. For example, children meet a real life author who talks to them about writing and using their imagination. This helps children to express their ideas and develop their literacy skills. n Children develop an understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle. They help to prepare their own snack using fruit and vegetables. Children enjoy physical activity outside. For example, they enjoy cheering one another as they take part in an obstacle race with their friends. Inside, children use tools such as left- handed scissors and use tweezers to pick objects up. Children are developing good physical skills. n Partnerships with parents are very strong. Staff share a wealth of information with parents, through discussion and newsletters. Parents state that 'staff are

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brilliant' and 'they give us ideas on how we can help children at home'. Twice a year parents are invited into the group to talk with staff and share information about children's needs. These partnerships help to provide a consistency of care for children. n Partnerships with other professionals are in place. Staff meet with other providers to share effective practice and discuss ideas. Partnerships with school are established and meaningful. Some staff work in school during the day and are aware of children's characters and individual needs. This knowledge helps staff to support children to settle when they initially start at the setting. n Leadership and management are visionary. Leaders actively seek feedback from children and parents to inform future developments. Staff state that they feel very supported through inductions, peer observations, meetings and supervisions. There is a strong understanding of the importance of continued

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professional development. All staff are highly committed to create positive experiences for all children.

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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 EY543247 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10372634 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 50 Number of children on roll 51 Name of registered person Happy Faces Out Of School Club Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01204 337046 Date of previous inspection 29 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Happy Faces Out Of School Club registered in 2017. The club employs three members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens from 7.30am until 8.50am and from 3.30pm until 6pm on Monday to Friday, during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The provider joined the inspector on a learning walk and spoke to the inspector about how staff support and care for children. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at the setting. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with leaders about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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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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