Kingswood Out Of School Club

Inspection of Kingswood Out Of School Club Our Lady Of Lourdes Church Hall, The Mazenod Parish Rooms, Court Road, Bristol BS15 9QB

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders maintain a safe and secure premises with a strong focus on health and safety procedures. Staff conduct daily checks of all areas and remove potential hazards, ensuring children can play safely, both indoors and outdoors. Leaders monitor all accidents to identify trends and address issues promptly. They regularly update risk assessments to protect children from harm. n Leaders and staff have a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities. They confidently identify signs of abuse and explain the steps they take to report concerns. Staff complete regular training to keep their knowledge current and follow clear procedures for referring concerns to local safeguarding agencies. Leaders ensure that safeguarding policies are regularly reviewed and updated in line with current guidance. n Staff explain how they support children's health, providing healthy snacks, drinking water and regular opportunities for outdoor play and exercise. They

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gather information about children's dietary needs to ensure these are promoted in the setting. Staff complete training in medication administration and allergy awareness to provide appropriate care and keep children safe. n Leaders and staff discuss how they strive to create a fully inclusive environment. They demonstrate their knowledge and experience to meet children's individual needs effectively and express confidence in managing health and care requirements. Staff describe the specific strategies and resources they use to support children with special educational need and/or disabilities. They ensure quiet spaces are available for young children to rest and relax. n Leaders explain how they support the long-standing staff team through regular supervisions, annual appraisals and daily discussions. They monitor staff practice closely, identify training needs and prioritise staff well-being, to foster a positive

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atmosphere and support ongoing improvement. n Staff describe the effective partnerships in place with the host school. They explain that they work closely with teachers to ensure smooth transitions for children. As all staff work at the school during the day, they report having strong relationships with the school team. Staff state that behaviour management strategies are consistent between the club and the school, and ongoing communication supports continuity of care for children. n Staff keep parents informed about the club's policies and procedures through information displayed on the parent noticeboard. They assign each young child a key person based on the bonds they form and this is shared with parents. Staff engage with parents at drop off and collection times to exchange important information. Parents consistently praise the club's inclusivity, the kind and patient staff and the wide range of engaging activities offered.

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n Staff explain how they listen to children's ideas and use them to plan play experiences suited to their age and development. They promote positive behaviour, modelling expectations and reminding children of the rules they help create. Leaders gather key information from parents, such as routines and preferences, to help children feel safe, happy and settled.

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This provision meets requirements

11 June 2025 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 EY545246 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10399321 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 30 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Sterling, Michelle Louise Marie

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reference number

Telephone number 07790712291 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Kingswood Out Of School Club registered in 2017 and is located in Bristol. The club operates Monday to Friday during term time, offering a breakfast club from 7.45am to 8.45am and an after-school club from 3pm to 6pm. During school holidays, the club is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. The club manager holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification. The team includes three staff members, one of whom holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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 all areas of the premises used by children during their time at the club. Leaders discussed care and safety arrangements, including the planning of activities, security of the premises, risk assessments and outdoor facilities. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of staff and paediatric first-aid qualifications. n The inspector held discussions about the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage with leaders and staff. n The inspector held discussions with leaders about how they evaluate the provision. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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