Mill House Club, Riccall

Inspection of Mill House Club, Riccall Riccall Cp School, Coppergate, Riccall, YORK YO19 6PF

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This provision does not meet requirements

Leaders are not aware of some weaknesses within their safeguarding arrangements. They do not ensure that staff understand and consistently follow guidance and procedures that are intended to keep children safe. As a consequence, children's safety is compromised. Nonetheless, children arrive with confidence and demonstrate that they are very much at ease. Staff provide a warm welcome for children who demonstrate that they have close attachments with the attentive staff. They happily tell staff about their day so far and excitedly talk about what they would like to do at the club. Children are very keen to join in with activities and chat to their friends.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children enjoy using their imaginations. For example, they role play with pretend ponies and act out scenes with small cars. Children have plenty of opportunities to be creative. They enjoy making pictures with different resources, such as glue, sequins and pens. Children show great pride in their work, smiling widely as they show visitors the images they draw of themselves. They imaginatively create flags and draw pictures of rainbows.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Staff provide children with clear and consistent boundaries. They have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children listen well and follow instructions. For example, they help to tidy away at the end of the day. Children show respect to each other as they take turns during group-time games. Children make choices in what they play with, which increases their enjoyment.

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need to do better?

n Risk assessments are not consistently effective. For example, staff do not accurately monitor children's location in the club at all times. Even though they count children in and out of the club when children choose to play, the head counts are not always accurate. In addition, although children are provided with water to keep themselves hydrated on an extremely hot day, when they play outside after school, staff do not ensure that they have adequate sun protection. These weaknesses do not ensure children's safety and well-being. n Staff have effective links with parents, carers and the host school to ensure that children receive continuous and consistent support. They plan interesting activities which successfully complement children's learning in school. n Children have opportunities to practise making marks and develop their writing skills. They sit closely to staff and listen attentively to stories. This demonstrates

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need to do better?

the warm relationships between staff and children, which help children to feel secure. n Children develop an understanding of good hygiene routines. For example, they

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need to do better?

30 April 2025 routinely wash their hands before they eat at mealtimes. Children confidently ask staff for help if they need it, and staff are always there to support them appropriately. For instance, staff help younger children to serve themselves food. n Staff provide children with lots of fresh air and outdoor physical exercise. Children develop their balance and test their physical limits on the climbing equipment. Some children improve their coordination skills, during football games with their friends. Children develop their social skills as they all play together. n Children display good manners and are polite. They thank staff when they are offered healthy snacks or meals. Children practise spreading butter on their crackers and staff encourage discussions, which spark their curiosity. For example, they ask children about their day at school. Mealtimes are sociable occasions. n Managers understand safer recruitment procedures and check that all staff are

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need to do better?

safe and suitable to work with children. Staff benefit from some support and supervision sessions. They have opportunities to take part in training to help enhance their professional development. For example, staff have completed training in behaviour management. They comment that they feel supported by the leadership team.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

train staff to understand and fulfil their role and responsibilities, with particular regard to risk assessments and procedures, to keep children safe. 28/05/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548959 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10380678 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 48 Number of children on roll 38 Name of registered person Mill House Club Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07818 811995 Date of previous inspection 19 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Mill House Club, Riccall registered in 2017. It is located in York and is owned and managed by a private provider. The club employs 10 members of staff who work directly with children. Of these, five staff hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The club opens during term time, from 7.30am until 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. The club also opens during school holidays, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and the inspector completed a tour of the club, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector had several discussions with the manager to explore how the club is led and managed. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. Parents and carers shared their views of the club with the inspector. n The inspector held a meeting with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the staff working in the 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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