St Bartholomew's Primary Academy

Inspection of Rascals Before + After School Club St. Bartholomews C of E School, The Rosary, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8AZ

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This provision meets requirements

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the club. Staff offer a wide variety of stimulating and interesting activities. They ensure there is a good balance of active games, including football and tennis, along with quieter activities, such as arts and crafts. Children say they look forward to coming to the club. Staff engage children in lively conversation. They ask them questions such as 'Tell me one thing you learned today' to help them recall their learning at school. Staff get to know children well. They gather information using 'All About Me' forms when children start, this helps to inform the provision for children and establish strong bonds. Older children take on responsibility as they help younger and new children settle in through a mentor system. All children show they feel safe and secure at the setting, as they happily chat with staff and friends as they play.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff discuss expectations and club rules with children to promote safe and enjoyable play. Children demonstrate politeness and kindness, readily helping staff with tasks. They show good manners to each other, for example they respectfully ask, 'please can you pass me the toy shark?' while engaging in small-group activities. During competitive games, such as table football, children display sportsmanship by offering words of support, such as 'unlucky' if an opponent misses a goal.

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n Leaders have systems in place to ensure staff are suitable and supported in their roles. Leaders meet with staff, both individually and as a team. They encourage staff to attend training to help them to provide the best possible support for children. Staff report high levels of well-being. They speak passionately about their work and say they enjoy their roles in working with children. They also report how they feel well supported by their leaders. n Staff support children to adopt healthy practices. They encourage children to stay hydrated in the hot weather and to wear sun hats. Staff provide healthy snacks and fruit, and all children are reminded to wash their hands before eating. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents appreciate regular updates about their child's time at the club. Parents say staff are highly attentive to their children's needs. They note that children's safety and well-being are prioritised

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by staff. Staff seek parent's feedback about the club and act on this wherever possible. For example, the club opens slightly earlier now, to further help working parents. n Staff facilitate opportunities for children to express their opinions about the club. A suggestion box is available to children for submitting their ideas, and children

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10 July 2025 may also be elected to the club council. These methods empower children to shape the club and gives them autonomy to influence change. n Staff provide a range of experiences that sparks children's interest and encourages their exploration. Staff skilfully interact with children as they provoke children's thinking skills and curiosity. For instance, they discuss the ice in the water tray with children and talk about how it feels and melts in the sunshine. n Children express themselves and develop confidence through the range of creative activities available. Staff join in children's play alongside children and engage them in conversations about their creations. Children demonstrate a sense of pride and accomplishment as they complete a 'loom band' creation. They proudly say, 'this is my first time trying' as they show their achievements to others. n Staff cultivate collaborative relationships with school staff. They foster a unified

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approach to supporting children's care and development. Staff consistently implement inclusive practices to ensure continuity in children's learning experiences. For example, staff apply tailored strategies for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This enables successful participation in club activities for all children. n Staff prioritise the safety of children within the club. They conduct thorough risk assessments to confirm that all areas and activities are safe for play. Attendance is meticulously recorded as staff sign children in and out on the register on arrival and on collection by parents. Although internet access is not available to children at the club, staff proactively promote online safety awareness. All staff members have a comprehensive understanding of the club's policies and procedures. These are also communicated clearly to parents.

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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 the children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403697 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10398773 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 45 Number of children on roll 97 Name of registered person Bodin, Janet

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reference number

Telephone number 07731356487 Date of previous inspection 8 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Rascals Before + After School Club registered in 2009. It operates from St Bartholomew's Primary School in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. The club is open from 7.45am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 6pm, each day during term time. There are 15 members of staff and the majority hold relevant early years qualifications; one staff member holds level 6, nine hold level 3, one holds level 2 and four are unqualified.

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n Discussions were held between leaders and the inspector to evaluate the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took their views into consideration. n Documentation was sampled by the inspector, including information on the suitability of staff. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and children.

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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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