Playpals Out of School Club

Inspection of Playpals Out of School Club Ruckleigh School, Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands B91 2AB

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This provision meets requirements

n Staff have a clear understanding of how to keep children safe. They demonstrate a sound knowledge of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. Staff take their role and responsibility seriously with regards to identifying, recording and reporting any concerns. n There are robust arrangements in place to keep children safe while attending the club. Collection arrangements with parents ensure that children are secure at all times. n Staff ensure children follow good hygiene rules. For example, they remind them of the importance of thorough handwashing, particularly before eating. n Staff minimise risk across the setting and support children to develop their awareness of personal safety. They encourage children to identify hazards and risk assess their play. This helps to build children's confidence. n Staff work in close partnership with the school. They gather information about children's learning. This helps them to support children with reading or

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This provision meets requirements

homework. n Parents of older children who were present at the time of inspection say that communication is clear. They are delighted with how much their children enjoy attending. Parents are happy with the amount of time children can spend outdoors, and the wide range of activities they get involved in. n Children learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They spend a great deal of time engaged in physical and active play. Children were observed playing tennis and football with both the staff and their peers. Staff talk with children about healthy foods at teatime, which helps develop their understanding of healthy eating. n Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. They support children to communicate effectively with their peers in order to play cooperatively. Staff step in appropriately when children struggle to cope, and provide emotional support to help them regulate. As a result of this positive approach, children learn about

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their own feelings as well as the feelings and emotions of others. n Children confidently make choices about how they spend their time while attending the club. Some children eagerly discuss the best designs for paper aeroplanes and reflect on models that they have made previously. Children share with the visitor their tales of how these planes have landed on the roof of the school building during flying competitions. n Children happily share that they enjoy attending the club. They state that all the staff are always happy to play with them. Children express a keen interest in drawing and reading. They say that they have plenty of time to do this while they are in the club. n Children show great interest in the lives of others. Staff encourage them to celebrate the similarities and differences between them. This helps children develop their understanding of people and communities.

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This provision meets requirements

2 May 2025 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289171 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10400344 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 30 Number of children on roll 35 Name of registered person Townend, Lynne Catherine

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reference number

Telephone number 01217030618 Date of previous inspection 30 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Playpals Out of School Club registered in 1996. The club employs five members of staff. The provider holds qualified teacher and early years professional status, and other staff have appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The club is open Monday to Friday, from 3.10pm to 6pm, during term time and from 8am to 6pm, during the independent school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with the manager about the safety and security of the premises. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while attending the out-of-school club. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between the staff and children. 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 out-of-school club.

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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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2 May 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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