Wordsworth Kidz Club

Inspection of Wordsworth Kidz Club Wordsworth Primary School, Victor Street, SOUTHAMPTON SO15 5LH

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This provision does not meet requirements

Weaknesses in leadership and management compromise children's welfare. The provider does not have sufficient oversight of the provision to ensure robust safeguarding policies and procedures are followed. This means that safeguarding is ineffective, and children's safety and well-being are not assured.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Despite this, kind and caring staff collect children from the local school and greet them with a warm welcome. Children enthusiastically talk about their day, and staff show a genuine interest in what they have to say. For example, children giggle with laughter as they share funny jokes together. Staff support children to settle quickly when they arrive at the club, listening to their views and suggestions. For instance, children confidently request familiar games and activities throughout their time at the club, knowing that staff will respond to their wishes. This helps children to feel safe and secure and to gain a sense of belonging.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children enjoy playing outdoors, where they benefit from fresh air and exercise. For example, younger children run off steam as they play chasing games with their friends. Older children develop their core strength as they skilfully manoeuvre across apparatus, under the watchful eye of staff. These activities help to develop children's coordination, balance and fitness. There is a real hive of activity in the club, and children enjoy being together, which is reflected in their positive behaviour.

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need to do better?

n The provider does not ensure that robust safeguarding procedures are followed to protect children from harm. Although staff complete safeguarding training and are aware of potential signs of abuse, those who have lead responsibility for safeguarding do not have effective oversight of monitoring potential safeguarding matters. This compromises children's safety and welfare. n There are effective procedures in place for collecting the children from school. Staff complete a register to ensure all children are accounted for before walking back to the club. Staff use this as an opportunity to teach children about the importance of road safety awareness. For instance, they remind children to hold hands with their peers and discuss when it is safe to cross the road. This helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe. n Staff provide a relaxed play-based environment. They carefully consider children's interests and their ages when planning what activities they will set

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out. For example, younger children enjoy using their creative skills to draw detailed pictures. Older children show high levels of concentration as they build complex models, using construction resources. There are plenty of opportunities

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15 May 2025 for children to engage in quieter activities, such as board games and puzzles. This helps children to have fun with their friends following their day at school. n Staff support children in their developing independence skills well. For example, they encourage all children to do as much as possible for themselves. Staff support younger children to learn the skills they need to prepare their own snacks, such as making their own sandwiches and pouring drinks. Older children take the responsibility of tidying away their games before requesting something new to play with. This supports children to build the skills they need for the future. n Staff are good role models and support children to behave well. For example, they encourage children to take turns and share the resources during all activities. Children play cooperatively together and include others in their games. Staff praise children when they see them displaying kind and respectful

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behaviour towards their friends. This supports children to develop their social skills and build friendships. n The provider recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. For example, staff carefully gather detailed information about individual children before they start and offer settling-in sessions. This supports all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to fully enjoy the wide range of activities on offer. Parents say that they are very happy with the club and speak highly of the dedicated team. They say that their children enjoy their time at the club and have great fun.

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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

ensure that the arrangements to monitor and oversee safeguarding concerns are robust, to identify when there are patterns or concerns over a period of time, so prompt action can be taken to keep children safe from harm. 29/05/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2831228 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10395010 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 50 Number of children on roll 181 Name of registered person Kidz Play (UK) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07754596567 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Wordsworth Kidz Club registered in February 2025. It is located in Wordsworth Primary School, Southampton. The breakfast club operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 8.55am, and the after-school club operates Monday to Friday, from 3pm to 6pm, term time only. There are five members of staff employed by the club to work directly with the children.

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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 with the provider about the leadership and management of the provision. n Parents shared their views of the provision with the inspector. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and the children. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the provision.

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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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