Hollybrook @ St Paul's

Inspection of Hollybrook @ St Paul's St. Pauls C of E School, Railway Road, Adlington, CHORLEY, Lancashire PR6 9QZ

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This provision meets requirements

Staff collect children from their classrooms and greet all children with a welcoming smile and a cheery 'hello'. Children delight in the time they spend at the club. They hurry into the club, rushing to put their bags and coats away, keen for their time there to begin. Staff provide a wide variety of activities and resources. Children relish these as they promote opportunities to be with their friends, to play together, to relax and to chat. Staff have a good knowledge of their key children and plan activities that interest, challenge and engage them. Children get the encouragement they need to build on their individual interests and make their own decisions about activities. This helps them build on their social and creative skills.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff work well as a team and have a good understanding of their responsibilities. They have a shared commitment to providing a quality service for children and their families. The manager considers the views of staff, children and parents to help identify areas for improvement. Children are encouraged to make suggestions to the staff, who value their contributions. Staff set clear expectations for children's behaviour, which they uphold consistently. Children are polite and behave well. They listen attentively to instructions from staff and respond appropriately to clear guidance. Children make decisions about their play, happily share ideas with their friends, take turns and respect the views of others.

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n Partnership working with the host school is well established. Staff gather information from the school and parents to ensure that all children's needs are met. This helps to ensure the continuity in children's care and learning between school, home and the club. There is an effective key-person system in place, as well as a designated member of staff to oversee the care of children in the early years. n Children are happy to see staff and excited to join in with the activities provided. Snack time is a social occasion where children show confidence in speaking and listening. They demonstrate this as they sit and talk about likes and dislikes, and the benefits to their health of the foods they eat. n Staff provide a suitable environment for children who attend the club and ensure children's safety is a high priority. Staff create strategies to supervise and teach children to keep themselves safe when moving around the building and outside.

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Children are learning about personal safety. n Staff create a positive environment for children, who respond well to familiar routines. Children learn to cooperate with others of different ages and develop respect for them. Older children readily interact with younger children and offer to help them. Children have time to interact with their friends, which contributes

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1 May 2025 to the development of their communication and social skills. n Staff support the health and well-being of children. Children have plentiful opportunities to practise their physical skills. They have regular access to the school playground where they can play ball games and run and play. Children are supported by staff to make choices about their physical play. This helps to support children to build on their confidence and independence. n Staff support children in managing their feelings and behaviour. They recognise when a child needs extra support and encouragement. Staff speak to children about what they are doing, ask questions and encourage them to extend and develop their play. n Staff talk to parents about what their children have been doing during the session. They pass on any information to parents that has been given by teachers. Parents speak enthusiastically of the club and highly praise the staff.

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need to do better?

For instance, they give comments such as 'I come to pick him up but he doesn't want to leave'. n The manager supports staff to build on their professional skills and knowledge. Staff benefit from regular training and supervision. Staff say they feel supported and are able to discuss their work, and workload, openly and honestly with the manager.

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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 EY449558 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10380291 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 60 Number of children on roll 65 Name of registered person Hollybrook Childrens Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01257 806073 Date of previous inspection 4 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Hollybrook @ St Paul's registered in 2012. The setting employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The setting opens from Monday to Friday 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6pm, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and the inspector toured the club and they discussed how the provision is organised. n The manager and the inspector had a short management meeting to discuss how the club is evaluated and improved. n The inspector looked at a sample of the club's documentation, including evidence of staff's suitability and training. n The inspector met with parents, staff and children and gathered their views of the club. n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact these have on children's play and enjoyment.

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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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