S4A Group Ltd @ Whitchurch

Inspection of S4A Group Ltd @ Whitchurch Whitchurch Combined School, North Marston Lane, Whitchurch, Aylesbury HP22 4JG

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This provision meets requirements

The relationships between staff and children are warm and positive. Staff set clear behaviour expectations and support children's behaviour well. Children arrive extremely confidently and engage well with familiar staff. Transitions between their classrooms and the after-school provision are smooth. The children know the environment well and are quick to settle. Children chat enthusiastically with each other, talking about their day and upcoming plans. They listen well to guidance from staff and their supportive older peers. For instance, older children gently encourage and support younger children to follow instructions. Children show respect for each other. Children feel safe and secure in the care of the coaches who are great role models for them.

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This provision meets requirements

Children play outside each day and explore the large woodland area as staff promote their physical skills as they climb on wooden climbing frames and swing from monkey bars. All children remain actively engaged and on task throughout their time at the club. They benefit from using the school's large outdoor spaces, where staff support them to form football teams and ensure all children, no matter their age or ability, are involved and included. Children also enjoy the quiet areas where they can read, play games, build with construction toys or socialise in small groups.

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n Parents say they like the approachable and friendly staff. They value the support that they receive. Parents comment that their children are happy at the setting and look forward to coming.Staff form good relationships with parents. They regularly share information with them about their children's day and what activities and experiences they have been completing at the setting. For instance, staff speak to parents about how children have been feeling. This further supports children's well-being. n Staff help children to build their confidence and independence. As children arrive, they are aware of where to put their belongings and settle at a table for a snack at registration time. Staff seek the views and opinions of the children about what they could do to make the club even better for them. Children develop important life skills where they have a voice and make positive contributions to the club as they help staff to plan for the activities on offer to

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them. n Children's health and hygiene is well supported. Children follow meaningful routines that promote their health and hygiene effectively. For example, children wash their hands before snack time and after playing outside. Staff are well informed about children's allergies and specific dietary needs. They talk to the

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1 May 2025 children about alternative options. Staff promote healthy eating by supporting children to eat their healthy snacks. Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. n Children's safety is very well considered. Staff supervise children well throughout the session. They deploy themselves effectively to ensure children are always within sight using portable radios. This helps to ensure everyone is aware of the movements of children as they arrive and are collected by their parents and/or carers. Staff fully risk assess activities, including outdoor play to ensure they are safe for all ages of children. n Interesting, well-planned activities successfully capture children's attention and contribute to their enjoyment and to their skills and knowledge. For example, children participate in a messy science activity mixing ingredients to make slime. They have immense fun as they mix the glue, saving cream and activator

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together using their using sticks. They then move on to stirring the mixture with their whole hands in a large tray and making handprints on the grass. They also experiment with different coloured food dyes to make different colours. n Relationships with the host school are strong. Staff have an abundance of knowledge that supports all children to settle well. This is particularly evident with the youngest children, who demonstrate a particularly close attachment to staff. The staff and school leaders communicate well with one another, creating a collaborative approach to supporting children's care and well-being.

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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 2731853 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10398405 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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Total number of places 36 Number of children on roll 68 Name of registered person S4A Group Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07989467850 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

S4A Group Lts @ Whitchurch registered in 2023 and is located in Whitchurch Combined School in Witchurch, Aylesbury. The club runs from 3.15pm and 6pm, Monday to Friday during term time. It alo runs during some school holidays from 8am and 5pm. The club employs three members of staff to work with the children.

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n The inspector and area manager took a tour of the club. They discussed how the club is organised and the play opportunities provided for children. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents' written feedback was taken into consideration. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of all staff. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children during activities.

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1 May 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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