The Wraparound Club

Inspection of The Wraparound Club St Johns Rc Primary School, Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire BL7 9HT

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy their time at the calm and friendly club. Staff are good role models and children seek to copy their caring manner. For instance, the older children are very mindful of their younger friends at the club. They make sure younger children can join their games and activities, and that they have enough to eat and drink at snack time. Staff support children's understanding of rules and why they are in place as children begin to manage risk in a safe environment. Staff help children to understand and follow the routines at the club. They feel secure, know what comes next and proudly help staff with tasks, developing their confidence and self-esteem.

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This provision meets requirements

Children feel a sense of belonging and ownership at the club as they are included in planning activities and choosing resources. Children play outside with their friends. For example, they run around in the fresh air and practise their football and gymnastic skills. Children enjoy calm indoor activities such as board-game tournaments, puzzles and drawing. Children gather around staff as they read stories and have interesting group discussions about their upcoming school holidays. They happily chat to staff, visitors and their peers about their school day and about their home life, building attachments and friendships.

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n Staff know children well and understand how to support them before and after their busy school day. The youngest children have a key member of staff to support them and to be a link between their time at the club and at school. This helps to ensure their individual needs are understood and well supported and promotes consistency in their care and experiences during their day. n Staff work closely with other professionals involved in children's care. For instance, close links with staff at the school ensure that routines and values match closely, supporting smooth transitions and consistency throughout the children's day. Staff also work with outside agencies where appropriate to support children and families in a holistic manner. n Staff help children to understand and celebrate how they are each unique. They discuss different family dynamics and how people look and live differently from one another. Children develop an appreciation of diversity and begin to

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understand more about life in modern Britain and their place in the wider world. n Staff help children to manage risk in a supportive environment. They develop competence in their physical abilities as they climb, swing and balance on the outdoor play equipment. They adhere to the rules to keep themselves and others safe. Staff discuss online safety with children, repeating and embedding key messages. They develop an understanding of the importance of keeping themselves safe, such as while using technology. Children develop key life skills.

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20 May 2025 n Children routinely carry out tasks for themselves and help staff and their friends. For instance, children are responsible for their own belongings and for clearing up their own plates and cups after snacks. Older children help to serve food and drinks, and help staff with equipment for activities. Children become increasingly independent. n Staff help children to manage their emotions and to be mindful of the feelings of others. They encourage children to work out any problems or frustrations they encounter, such as sharing resources and taking turns on equipment. Children behave well and staff support them with individually tailored strategies where required. Children demonstrate positive attitudes towards their play, the club, and other people. n Leaders monitor staff's practice effectively, targeting staff training to enhance children's experiences. The small staff team work well together, and staff feel

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valued and enjoy their roles. Leaders are evaluative and seek out the views of children, staff and parents to inform positive changes to the club to benefit children. n Staff keep parents informed about their children's day and engage in regular and informative communications. Parents praise staff for their dedication and say that their children enjoy their time at the club.

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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 EY547598 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10380868 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 61 Name of registered person Walsh, Kathleen

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reference number

Telephone number 07863545587 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The Wraparound Club registered in 2017 and is located in Bolton, Lancashire. It is independently run and is situated on the site of St John the Evangelist RC Primary School. The club opens from 7.15am to 8.45am, and 3.15pm to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. There are six childcare staff, including the manager. The manager holds qualified teacher status. One member of staff holds an appropriate qualification at level 4, and two at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The manager showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at the club. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the registered individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector and the manager observed the interactions between staff and children and spoke about the quality of practice. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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