Hucknall Out School Club

Inspection of Hucknall Out School Club Hucknall Town F C, Aerial Way, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 6DW

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy attending this spacious and well-organised club. They are relaxed and happy as staff greet them. For example, children from different local schools arrive excited and enthusiastic to seek out their friends. Parents say their children make friendships with each other and play cooperatively. Staff are friendly, and work quickly to get to know children, especially those who are new to attending. They carefully consider the different abilities and age range of children, adapting and arranging play spaces and activities to ensure they meet children's individual needs.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff create a safe and welcoming environment for all children and ensure the youngest children are fully supported. For example, there is always a comfortable space for them to relax if they are tired when they arrive, and staff remind them to drink plenty of fresh water when the weather is warm.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave very well. Staff encourage them to be independent and take responsibility for themselves. Children demonstrate consideration and care for others. For example, they are polite, helpful and respectful towards one another during snack time and when they play games. Older children happily help staff, friends and younger children without prompt. Additionally, staff consistently support children to develop an awareness of the ways they can help to keep themselves and others safe.

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n The staff team has a clear vision to deliver high-quality care and experiences for children. Staff are reflective and frequently seek children's and parents' views to help them to identify any further improvements. For example, they ensure bubble blowers are available as children requested them the day before. Staff create distinct areas for different types of play. They create areas for children to be imaginative, such as pretending to be doctors and craft tables to make pictures. n Staff at the club pass on information between parents and the schools their children attend. They have developed effective communication systems with schools to find out what themes children are learning about. This enables staff to plan further activities at the club to support children's learning. However, staff have not sorted precise information from children's class teachers about their next steps in learning so they can tailor activities to support individual children's

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development. n Children are motivated and eager to join in with the many activities staff prepare for them. For example, younger children enjoy making cards to celebrate

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16 June 2025 Father's Day. Children have time to practise using scissors as they cut out decorations for their cards and use a variety of mark-making equipment. n Staff encourage children's independence skills well. They encourage children to do as much as possible for themselves. For example, children look after their belongings and confidently make their own wraps for snack. Children wash their own plates when they have finished eating and find their own water bottles. n Children have opportunities throughout the session to play outside and be physically active. Staff encourage children to understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, staff remind children to undertake good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating. Staff encourage children to develop their large muscle skills as they ride scooters and kick balls. Young children enjoy filling containers with sand, developing their coordination

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and smaller muscles. This helps to promote children's overall health and well- being. n Parents comment very positively about the club and the friendly, caring staff. They state they feel secure in the knowledge that their children are safe at the club and always want to attend. n Managers undertake secure recruitment procedures to check the suitability of staff working with children. They regularly check the ongoing suitability of staff and understand the importance of enhancing the professional development for all staff. New staff benefit from an effective induction process to help them to understand their role and responsibilities. Furthermore, all staff have regular opportunities to update their knowledge and skills. For example, staff are required to update their safeguarding knowledge to help keep children safe. Staff say that they feel supported in their role and that they feel valued in their

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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 2733543 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10399398 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 60 Number of children on roll 26 Name of registered person Read, Christine

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reference number

Telephone number 07931953664 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Hucknall Out of School club registered in 2023 and is situated in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. The club employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 7am until 8.30am, and 3.30pm until 5.30pm.

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n The manager talked to the inspector about the activities provided at the club. n The quality of interactions between staff and children was observed. n The inspector spoke with the staff team, parents and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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16 June 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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16 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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