High 5 After School Montpelier

Inspection of High 5 After School Montpelier Montpelier Primary School, North Down Road, Plymouth PL2 3HN

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This provision meets requirements

In this after-school club, children are happy and secure, focusing on their play and curious about their surroundings. Staff encourage children to be active, creative, build their confidence, make new friends, and lead healthy lifestyles. The staff, knowledgeable about childcare, have created a programme of activities that engage children during their time at the club. Playing ball games with others helps young children develop their social skills, including turn-taking. When children play 'High-5 Two-Ball' outdoors, they improve their coordination, ability to hit a ball with a bat, running skills, balance, and core strength.

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This provision meets requirements

As children of different ages attend the club, they form close friendships with those older or younger than themselves, further developing their social skills. Staff know the children in their care well, building strong relationships with them and their families. They stay in touch with the on-site school, ensuring they are aware of each child's needs and developmental stage, including recent projects and activities. Children feel safe and understand the daily routine.

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This provision meets requirements

Through activities like painting, cutting and drawing, children are encouraged to develop their creative skills. They also work together as a team to make a large pretend ship from cardboard, decorating it and taking turns sitting inside. The club focuses on guiding children to develop their social and physical skills, and children enjoy plenty of time playing a variety of games together, outdoors in the fresh air.

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n Children are kind, friendly and polite. They understand how their behaviour impacts others. With a positive attitude towards learning, they enthusiastically participate in activities provided by the staff. Staff help children to develop their independence skills, such as hanging up their coats and bags and accessing activities independently. When it is time to tidy up, children respond to requests and eagerly put away activities. They form good friendships, and staff teach them to have good manners, saying please and thank you. n Staff regularly reflect on their practice, ensuring they work towards continuous improvement. They recognise the importance of keeping up to date with relevant training. They make sure their training has a positive impact on the children's experiences in the after-school club. For instance, staff undertake a wide range of sports educational courses, which successfully helps their

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approach to guiding children to take part and engage in physical games. Staff create new games which include a variety of skills to enable all children to feel confident in some aspect of the game and to develop their skills in others. n Staff are aware of the needs of families in the wider community and know how

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21 May 2025 to provide a welcoming and inclusive service to all children. They gather information from parents and the on-site school to ensure they are familiar with each child's starting points. They design learning experiences that encourage children to participate in activities they may not usually try, developing new skills and understanding. n Parents give positive feedback, saying their children enjoy the after-school club and its activities. Communication is effective, keeping parents well informed about their children's activities and behaviour. Parents report that their children make good friends at the club. They recommend the club to others. n Staff speak clearly and engage with children often. They encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas. They understand how important it is for children to develop their individuality. During snack times, staff chat with children, asking about their favourite foods and what activities they would like to do.

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n There is a strong focus on guiding children to develop their confidence and build strong physical and social skills. Staff encourage children to take part and persevere. Children develop their ability to play in a team, win graciously and celebrate each other's achievements. They cheer when their friends succeed at a new task, such as hitting a ball a long way with a bat. They enjoy playing games with staff and comment on how much they enjoy attending the provision and the activities they do.

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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 2802760 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10404279 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 60 Name of registered person Sports Coaches South West Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01752 749990 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

High 5 After School Montpelier registered in 2024. It operates from Montpelier Primary School in Plymouth. The club offers after-school care on weekdays during term time from 3pm to 6pm. The club employs four members of staff. Of these, one holds a relevant qualification at level 7 and two at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Staff spoke with the inspector about the leadership and management of the setting. 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 provision. n The inspector spoke with the manager to find out how practitioners seek children's views and engage them in the planning of activities.

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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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