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Early years · Early years inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Progressive Sports South Lancashire

Inspected 5 Jun 2025 · published 7 Jul 2025 · URN 2801270

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  • Inspection date verified

    5 Jun 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Shaun Wilson

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Postcode verified

    BB5 4QA

  • Name on report verified

    Progressive Sports South Lancashire

  • URN verified

    2801270

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  • OverallMet

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+54Positivemore positive than 17% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • Findings15w0
  • What needs to improve427w+54

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Words of findings
434
shorter than usual (typical 729)
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Flesch 49, typical 57
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15 words
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Findings 2%What needs to improve 46%About the inspection 53%

Full report text

Inspection of Progressive Sports South Lancashire West End Primary School, Aspen Lane, Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QA

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider will support staff to understand the importance of teaching young children to be kind and respectful. They intend to help young children learn how their behaviour impacts upon others. n Staff appreciate the benefit of supporting children to look after their own self- care needs. They aim to guide children through the processes of hand washing before snack and after toilet visits. n Staff are supported to routinely reflect on their practice to facilitate continuous improvement. The provider understands the importance of staff keeping up to date with relevant training. Staff are able to access additional, targeted training through supervision meetings with leaders. n The provider understands the importance of children learning how to lead healthy lifestyles and will provide nutritious snacks. Staff will obtain information on food allergies and intolerances for each child attending. They will follow clear

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This provision meets requirements

processes to ensure that children's dietary requirements are met. Staff intend to use mealtimes to further promote independence. For example, they will help children learn to serve their own food and drink. n The provider proposes to promote physical play through a range of activities inside and outside. Staff intend to provide access to the outdoor areas to support physical development on a daily basis. n The provider intends to support staff to understand that the way they interact with children impacts the relationships they can foster with them. Staff will be supported to understand the importance of encouraging children to express their thoughts and ideas as part of developing children's confidence. n Staff provide a stimulating environment. The main area is spacious and well organised into zones for themed activities that develop different skills. Staff want children to move freely between zones of their interest. Leaders have created

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This provision meets requirements

this design to increase motivation and engagement. n The provider intends staff work closely with parents to build knowledge of needs in the wider community. Staff will build a relationship with the school setting to develop an inclusive service, where all children are welcome.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2801270 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10397633 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 Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 22 Number of children on roll 18 Name of registered person Progressive Sports South Lancashire Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01254403046 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Progressive Sports South Lancashire registered in 2024 and is based in the grounds of West End Primary School. The club employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The breakfast club operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 8.45am. The after-school club sessions are Monday to Friday from 3.15pm to 6.15pm.

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Inspection activities

n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision. n Staff spoke with the inspector about the leadership and management of the setting. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

5 June 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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