After Bell Club

Inspection of After Bell Club Bottesford Town Council, Civic Hall, Bramley Crescent, Scunthorpe DN16 3SN

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This provision meets requirements

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and valued in this caring and inclusive club. Staff greet children warmly each day as they collect them from their classrooms. They engage with children attentively and enthusiastically, showing genuine interest as children share stories about their school day. The strong and secure attachments between staff and children are evident. This attentiveness supports children's emotional well-being and promotes their confidence.

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This provision meets requirements

Children form meaningful friendships and clearly enjoy being part of a welcoming and engaging club. Staff place a high value on children's voices. They actively incorporate children's ideas and interests when planning a wide range of enjoyable and enriching activities. For example, children participate in a variety of physical activities, including basketball, football and creative play, such as den building. This child-led approach fosters a strong sense of belonging in children and supports them to enjoy activities.

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This provision meets requirements

Children demonstrate positive behaviour. Staff act as positive role models, promoting and reinforcing the club's rules and their expectations for children's behaviour. As a result, children listen attentively, respond appropriately and follow guidance well. Older children foster meaningful friendships with their younger peers. For example, they often invite younger children to join in their play and offer encouragement and support, when needed.

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n Staff place a strong emphasis on promoting children's health and well-being. Children demonstrate good levels of self-esteem and confidently seek support, when needed. Staff provide a variety of opportunities for physical activity, encouraging active play and healthy lifestyles. They offer daily snacks that include nutritious options, such as fruits and vegetables. This reinforces healthy eating habits. Leaders are exploring additional ways to enhance outdoor play during holiday periods, to further support children's physical development and overall well-being. n Partnerships with parents and carers are strong. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the club and speak positively about the experiences provided. Staff maintain open communication by sharing information with parents through daily discussions and an online platform featuring photos and updates. In addition, staff collect detailed information about each child before they start at

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the club, which enables staff to meet children's individual needs effectively. n Staff support children to develop their independence skills effectively. Children demonstrate confidence in managing personal care routines, such as washing

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23 April 2025 their hands before snacks. The environment is arranged to encourage autonomy, enabling children to freely select their preferred activities each day. Children show a clear understanding of their responsibilities. For example, they independently place their coats and bags in designated areas on arrival. n Staff have established strong partnerships with the host school. They maintain regular communication with teachers regarding children and relay messages from teachers to parents. This ongoing collaboration helps to create a positive connection between the school and the club, benefiting children and their families. n The club is inclusive and meets the needs of all children. Staff ensure that those children who require additional assistance, including the youngest children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive effective support. They work in partnership with parents and teachers to fully meet all

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children's needs. As a result, all children enjoy their time at the club. n Overall, staff receive good support and speak positively about working at the club. They are actively involved in the planning of the club and regularly contribute their ideas. Staff receive a thorough induction when they join the club, helping them to understand routines, expectations and how best to support children. Staff attend all mandatory training. Leaders are exploring further ways to monitor staff's practice and provide ongoing feedback, to help to identify and address any areas for development.

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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 2723457 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10392751 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 22 Number of children on roll 36 Name of registered person Sands, Lisa

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reference number

Telephone number 07505675454 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

After Bell Club registered in 2023 and is located in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. The club operates during term time, from 3.15pm to 5pm on Monday to Wednesday, and from 3.15pm to 5.30pm on Thursday and Friday. The club occasionally operates in the school holidays. It employs two members of staff.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and manager completed a learning walk across all areas of the club to understand how leaders and staff organise the environment. n The inspector observed activities and the quality of staff's interactions with children. She talked to the manager and staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke to children and observed their activities. n The inspector spoke to parents and considered their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.

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23 April 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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23 April 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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