Rising Stars Wrap Around Clubs Ltd

Inspection of Rising Stars Wrap Around Clubs Ltd Lawnside Lower School, Lawnside, Biggleswade SG18 0LX

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This provision meets requirements

Children love attending this calm and welcoming setting. Staff create a relaxed, yet fun environment, where children show strong bonds with staff. For instance, children are keen to tell them about their day at school and experiences at home because they know that staff express a genuine interest. Staff know the children they care for very well. They value each child as a unique individual and tailor their interactions and personalised activities to precisely meet their individual needs. Staff build on children's communication and critical thinking skills. They encourage children to take turns to ask questions to figure out which animal they are thinking of. Staff praise children for their thoughtful questions. This helps children to flourish in confidence and children jump up and down with excitement after guessing correctly.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff support children to remember the agreed rules in place, so that children remain safe and show respect towards others. They sensibly wait for their turn on the trampoline and assess risks as they realise they need to hold onto the handle tightly when they choose to jump high. Children are inquisitive and creative. They explore different ways of squeezing a soft rubber toy, providing sensory stimulation through touch and sight. These help children to develop fine motor skills, relieve stress and support emotional regulation through calming sensory feedback. Staff recognise that children need a quiet and comfortable place to retreat to should they become tired after a busy day at school. Here, they develop a love of books as they listen to staff read their favourite stories. Children talk positively about staff, they say that they feel confident to share any worries they have with them.

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need to do better?

n Leaders are highly reflective of the provision they provide. They actively seek the views of staff, parents and children and swiftly address any suggestions. Leaders and staff ensure that activities consistently reflect children's individual interests and introduces them to new experiences and skills. For instance, staff teach children how to join together small coloured rubber bands to create bracelets. Staff praise children for their efforts, which motivates them to keep on trying. Leaders have recently created a comprehensive curriculum overview, which they plan to implement very soon. It will place an even stronger emphasis on offering children a wider range of experiences to complement their learning in school through a fun, play-based approach. n Leaders provide a comprehensive programme for new staff, which helps them to understand their roles and responsibilities. They observe staff practice and hold

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regular supervision meetings to effectively support staff's continual professional development. Staff benefit from a varied range of training opportunities that fully

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3 July 2025 considers their individual learning styles and are precisely targeted to support them to continue to develop their knowledge and skills. Recent training has enhanced staff's understanding in identifying the root cause of children's behaviour and how to implement personalised strategies to help children regulate their own behaviour. Leader's prioritise staff well-being. Staff enjoy their roles and feel a valued member of the team. n Staff support children to adopt healthy lifestyles. Children have access to an inviting and extensive outdoor space. There are plenty of opportunities to be active and develop strength, balance and stamina as they negotiate the trim trail and large wooden pirate ship. Staff also organise team games, such as dodgeball. Older children are positive role models, they include younger children in everything they do. This promotes a fully inclusive approach. n Parents are complimentary about the provision the setting provides. They

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comment how their children thoroughly enjoy attending and talk fondly of staff and exciting activities. Parents appreciate the opportunity for their children to make new friendships with older children. Leaders keep parents informed of their children's experience at the setting through verbal feedback and a termly newsletter. n Overall, staff encourage children to be independent individuals and show respect for their environment. Children work together to eagerly tidy away what they have finished playing with and follow a good hygiene routine. Staff provide children with gentle reminders to use their good manners when choosing what healthy nutritious foods they would like to eat. However, staff have not yet explored ways to further promote independence and develop key life skills, such as enabling children to help prepare their own food and clean up after eating. Staff have robust measures in place to manage any food allergies or

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preferences. Mealtimes are a calm social experience. Staff sit with children to engage in meaningful discussions and consistently respond to children's inquisitive questions. n Strong partnerships are in place with the host school. The setting adopts the school ethos, which supports children to continue to align with the school's values and contributes to a seamless transition between school and their experiences within the setting. Staff regularly communicate with children's teachers. They gather a wealth of information about children's day at school to enable them to continue to meet their well-being and individual learning needs.

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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 2730327 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10394867 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 20 Number of children on roll 53 Name of registered person Rising Stars Wrap Around Clubs Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07974256207 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Rising Stars Wrap Around Clubs Ltd registered in 2023 and is independently run. The club employs three members of staff, one of whom holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The club operates from 7.30am until 8.45am and from 3.15pm until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas the setting is using and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector talked to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day. n The inspector held a meeting with the setting's manager and head of settings. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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3 July 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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