In2Care at Streatley School

Inspection of In2Care at Streatley School Streatley C Of E Primary School, The Coombe, Reading, Berkshire RG8 9QL

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy their time in this after-school club. They quickly settle in this warm and engaging environment. Staff show genuine interest in the children and what they have to say. Children form strong attachments to staff and develop positive relationships.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff provide a range of inviting activities. Children make choices and soon become engrossed in their play. For example, children play table tennis outdoors while others explore art and craft activities indoors. They enjoy being with their friends and being able to have the freedom to choose what they want to do.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff support children's behaviour well. They remind them to use their manners and praise them for their positive behaviour. Children work together cooperatively when building creations from small bricks. They share resources and take turns with their friends. When children struggle with competition, staff sensitively support them to regulate their emotions. This helps to build children's future resilience.

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This provision meets requirements

Children learn about the world we live in. They learn about diverse cultures through exploring different celebrations. For example, to celebrate Eid the children design their own henna patterns. The club plans activities to help children learn about themselves and others. This promotes opportunities for discussion and helps to prepare children for life in modern Britain.

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n Staff chat easily to the children and support their engagement and conversation skills. They promote challenge and excitement when interacting with the children. While playing games, staff model thinking skills, such as explaining why they have made a certain move and encouraging children to consider different strategies. Children learn to problem solve and think critically. n Staff plan activities, both indoors and outdoors. Children take turns to play table tennis under the covered outdoor area. They also access the outdoors for games, such as football, basketball and group games. Staff remind children to take frequent breaks in hot weather. Children develop physical skills as well as learning how to look after their bodies. n Strong hygiene practices are in place. For example, children wash their hands before snack. Children show some independence, such as putting their plates away and using tongs to help themselves to fruit. However, at these times, staff

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step in to do things for the children rather than helping them to further develop their independence skills. n Staff embed strong routines within their practice. They support new children

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21 May 2025 with the rules and routines of the club by modelling expectations. Children also support each other and show kindness to their peers. For example, children show new children where to put their plates when they have finished snack. Children develop self-confidence in being able to share what they know with others. n Staff keep parents up to date with any issues. They work together with parents to develop strategies to meet the individual needs of their children. For example, they give children advance warning of when it is their time to leave. This helps the children to prepare for change. Parents speak positively about the care the club provides. n Staff work in partnership with the school. Staff collect the children from their classrooms and gather any important information about the children from the teacher. When managing children's behaviour, they try to be consistent with the approach from the school. This helps the children have clear expectations and

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know the boundaries. n Staff are aware of their responsibility to safeguard the children in their care. Children enjoy engaging in activities outdoors, running and chasing with their friends. Staff deploy themselves close by to provide support, when needed. This helps to ensure the continued safety of the children. n Staff are supported by a strong leadership team. Leaders ensure all staff complete any mandatory training, such as safeguarding and food hygiene. They have strong recruitment and induction procedures in place for any new staff. Leaders continue to develop and embed systems for reflecting on, and improving practice. They seek the views of parents through questionnaires to help develop their practice further.

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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 2734236 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10398504 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 15 Number of children on roll 73 Name of registered person In2Care Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07881856145 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

In2Care at Streatley School registered in 2023. It is situated in Streatley Church of England Primary School in Streatley. It is open from 3pm to 6pm Monday to Thursday, term time only. There are currently two staff who work with the children, one of whom holds a level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises for children. n The inspector held discussions with the management, staff, children and parents. n The inspector observed staff practices and considered the impact these have on children's play experiences. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working at the club. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the club. n The management team spoke with the inspector about the leadership and management of 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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