Premier - Whitehouse

Inspection of Premier - Whitehouse Whitehouse Primary School, Vaynol Way, Whitehouse, Milton Keynes MK8 1AG

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This provision meets requirements

Children feel proud of their club. They excitedly share experiences with their friends, gaining confidence in new skills due to the calm, friendly and supportive staff. Children who do not attend the school are given sensitive support from staff using a buddy system. This helps them to feel confident in their new play environment and to make friends with established children in the club.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are actively involved in the planned games and activities but have time and support to step away and have a place to rest and relax, if needed. Children talk positively about the games they play, the friends they make and the skills they gain. Staff eagerly listen to children's views and opinions of what they have enjoyed. They know the children well and use their knowledge to support those children who find some activities challenging.

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This provision meets requirements

Children develop strong relationships and friendships in the setting. They work closely together to support each other's play. Older children are positive role models, helping younger children to learn new skills and perfect their established skills. For example, younger children watch and learn to play dodgeball from the older children and participate in games together.

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n Staff provide effective support for children and families who speak English as an additional language. For instance, they use visual aids to help children to understand what is happening next. Parents are offered translation services to help them understand the policies, procedures and documentation required. n Children confidently manage their own needs. For example, they discuss at the beginning of each session where the bathroom is, to meet their own needs. Staff sensitively oversee the bathroom use, reminding children to wash their hands before eating and after toileting. Staff remind children to apply sun cream themselves and to bring hats with them when the sun is strong. Staff constantly explain the need for fresh drinking water after each activity to help children to stay hydrated. n Staff constantly praise children for their participation and concentration on the task. Children enthusiastically listen to what will happen next and eagerly choose

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from a list of activities. They participate with a mixed-age group, who help them understand new game rules. They confidently ask staff and older children to explain the instructions again to help them know what to do. Children show a strong focus on the games, wanting to succeed through determination and persistence. For example, young children listen to the rules. Children finish the game with a big smile, feeling proud of their achievements.

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29 May 2025 n Staff strongly support children's positive behaviour towards their friends and their play environment. Children show a high level of respect and responsibility towards their equipment and environment. They listen to instructions to tidy away equipment and quickly find where it belongs. For example, children remind others to replace the lids on the pens so that they can be used again by others. n Managers and staff constantly reflect on their practice and immediately adapt children's experiences to meet their needs. They use past experiences to strengthen the supervision of children. Staff introduce non-sports activities to support some children's interests. For example, children draw their ideas for theme parks. Later, staff provide children with small construction blocks to build their earlier designs, to help children to extend their interests and ideas. n Staff work alongside managers to evaluate each session, the effectiveness of the

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activities and the needs of the children who attend. They constantly review and improve practice by listening to children's preferences and interests. The senior manager team provide a consistent approach for the children as they oversee both the holiday and after-school club. They have a clear knowledge of the children who attend, therefore, helping to provide a consistent approach to the care children receive. n Managers gain regular feedback from parents to enable them to assess the needs of the community. They listen to parents' comments and provide a service to meet the needs of working families.

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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 2719619 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10392497 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 73 Name of registered person Shirley Sports Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07500445952 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Premier- Whitehouse is operated by Shirley Sports Ltd, who oversee multiple active settings within the area. It operates from Whitehouse Primary School in Milton Keynes. It offers wraparound care during term times from 3.10pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday. It also offers sessions during the school holidays from 8.30am until 5.30pm. There is a team of four staff who work with the children aged from four years of age upwards.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at the club. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during indoor and outdoor group activities. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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