Progressive Kids Bristol

Inspection of Progressive Kids Bristol Emersons Green Primary School, Guest Avenue, Emersons Green, Bristol BS16 7GA

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This provision meets requirements

Children arrive at the setting happy and eager to take part in the activities staff have provided for them. They enthusiastically greet the welcoming and friendly staff. They talk about their day and what they are planning to do. Staff guide children to the wide variety of activities on offer and join in with children as they play. For example, staff give children ideas of how to improve the construction models children are making and help them find the correct pieces. This helps children feel safe and settled. Children behave well. They show respect for staff and one another. They say 'please' and 'thank you' when staff give them their snacks and drinks, and when they need to ask for extra resources.

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This provision meets requirements

Children have great fun being creative. They use different resources to make bookmarks for Father's Day. Children of all ages interact and communicate with each other in a caring and respectful way. They take turns as they play matching games, and invite one another to join in. Older children offer to support younger children when they find some tasks a little challenging. Staff know children well and deploy themselves effectively. The environment is carefully planned to give children space and freedom to independently choose activities that motivate and interest them. Children confidently talk to visitors about things they like doing at the club and how helpful the staff are. They comment on their favourite activities and how they enjoy the range of different foods they have on their snack menu.

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n Children feel valued as staff listen to their ideas and involve them in planning different events at the club. For example, children write their ideas for new games or different resources they'd like. They post these ideas in a suggestion box. Staff use these ideas to provide a range of interesting experiences for children. n Staff work well with teachers at the school. They plan activities based on the themes younger children are learning about. They communicate daily with school staff as they collect children and safely walk them down to the club. This helps create consistency for children. n Children benefit from the calm environment staff have created. Children enjoy spending time sitting on bean bags, talking with their friends, and reading books and magazines. This gives children the opportunity to relax and recharge after school and supports their well-being. n Staff have clear roles and responsibilities to ensure the smooth running of the

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club. They work together well and take it in turns to plan activities based on children's interests and on their own skills and hobbies. This gives children a wide range of opportunities and supports children to develop an array of skills

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12 June 2025 and knowledge. For instance, children enjoy dressing up, listening to music, and dancing for a pretend Glastonbury Festival staff arrange for them. n Children are learning how to adopt healthy lifestyles and how to keep themselves safe. Children design posters of how to stay safe in different environments and who they can speak to and ask for help. Staff ensure the menu options for breakfast and afternoon snack are balanced and nutritious. They give children opportunities for physical exercise. Children enjoy using pogo sticks, balancing on small stilts, and playing parachute games and hide and seek in the outdoor space. n Staff work well with parents to make sure children settle quickly. They gather and use information about children's likes and dislikes, dietary requirements and any other additional support children may need. Staff use this effectively to plan an inclusive environment where all children are supported and valued. For

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instance, children confidently teach each other how to count and how to say various words and phrases in different languages. This helps children learn about what makes them special and how to celebrate each other's uniqueness. n Managers and leaders prioritise staff's well-being and professional development. They have robust training plans in place to help staff develop their knowledge and how to adapt their teaching to meet the needs of the children who attend. Staff use a range of positive behaviour management techniques following some recent behaviour training. This supports children who sometimes find regulating their emotions and behaviour difficult.

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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 2774769 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10408484 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 16 Number of children on roll 96 Name of registered person Progressive Kids Bristol Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07701000152 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Progressive Kids Bristol registered in Dec 2023. It is based at Emersons Green Primary School, Bristol. The out of school club is open from 7.30am to 9qam and from 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday during term time. A holiday club will operate from here if they have enough children wanting a place. The club employs seven permanent members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the manager. n Staff talked to the inspector throughout the inspection and discussed how they plan different activities to engage and motivate children. n The inspector spoke to parents and took their views into account. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and children throughout the inspection. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing at the club. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff who work at 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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