ACE Kids@South Farnborough

Inspection of SCL @ South Farnborough South Farnborough Infant School, Queens Road, Farnborough GU14 6JU

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This provision meets requirements

Staff warmly greet children as they skip into the club eager to start their day. Staff gather ongoing information about children's play interests. Staff work hard to build strong relationships with the children. As such, children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure as they immerse themselves in their chosen activity. For instance, older children work with staff to create a race track for cars. Younger children choose to colour pictures and create models with building blocks.

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This provision meets requirements

Leaders create themes in the club such as going on an 'adventure'. Staff use these opportunities to develop children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe in the event of an accident. Staff are fun and encourage children to draw around their bodies with chalk as they lay down. Younger children use bandages on cuddly toys as they pretend their toys have had a fall on an adventure. Furthermore, staff introduce the concepts of basic first aid to the children and who to call if they need help, such as 999.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. They are good role models and encourage children to take turns in relay races. Children listen well and are respectful members of this club.

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need to do better?

n Staff support children to understand the club rules. For example, they use the daily welcome session to help children consider how they can be kind to their friends. Children are quick to put their hands up and confidently tell staff the importance of the club rules. This helps children understand the behaviours expected from them. Children play very well together. Older children are kind and help younger children in the various games they play. This helps children develop their friendships. n Staff ensure children have lots of opportunities to run and play games. Younger children learn to balance and climb confidently in the outdoor area. Staff support children to learn how to play team games. Children cheer for their friends and run with confidence. These games help children develop their strength and physical skills. n Children use their imagination to recall events from their time at the club. For

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instance, recently, staff helped children to learn how to build a fire for when you are camping. Children remember these activities and work with their friends as they gather sticks and leaves to create their own fire. Staff are deployed well, and children often invite them into their play ideas. Staff are genuinely interested in the conversations they have with children and create a calm and nurturing environment.

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30 May 2025 n Staff develop children's hygiene practices and promote well-being. Children are encouraged to wash their hands before mealtimes. Staff remind children to have frequent water breaks. This helps children learn the importance of keeping hydrated when they exercise. Staff support children at mealtimes well. They create a relaxed environment where children talk about their day. n Partnership with parents is well established. Staff share a wealth of information with parents, including the daily events at the club. Parents are complimentary about the consistency of the staff and how they know their children well. They say that this helps their children quickly settle into their days at the club. n Staff say that they thoroughly enjoy working at the club. They report that they receive regular support and training from the leadership team. Overall, this helps them deliver the club's activities. However, occasionally, staff are over-focused

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on completing some planned activities. This means that sometimes younger children who need support lose focus and are not sure what to play with. n Leaders have a robust recruitment procedure to ensure that staff are suitable for their roles. Staff receive effective induction so that they understand their roles and responsibilities. Leaders ensure that staff understand policies and procedures and monitor their implementation successfully. The premises are secure, and staff are vigilant, for example, in ensuring children are collected by known and authorised adults.

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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 2719972 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10388668 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 32 Name of registered person Soccer Coaching Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0345 644 5747 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

SCL @ South Farnborough registered in 2023. It is situated in South Farnborough Infant School, Farnborough, Hampshire. The club opens in the school holidays from 8am to 6pm. During term time, it opens from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 3pm to 6pm. There are five members of staff who work directly with the children.

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n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also spoke to parents and took account of their views. n Leaders showed the inspector around the premises and talked about how the provision is organised and the activities provided for children. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and children. n The inspector and leaders observed a craft activity together. n A sample of documents was reviewed by the inspector. This included evidence of staff suitability and training.

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30 May 2025 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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