Barn Owls After School Club Ltd

Inspection of Barn Owls After School Club Ltd Ranvilles Infant School, Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire PO14 3BN

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This provision does not meet requirements

There are breaches to requirements, and this does not consistently ensure children's safety and welfare. The provider does not ensure recruitment procedures are robust. However, children arrive eager and ready to enjoy their time at the club. They excitedly hug their friends and immediately immerse themselves in activities.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Since the last inspection, the provider has moved the club onto the infant school site. This has enabled them to provide a much bigger environment for the children. Staff also have access to the outside playground, which allows the children to benefit from fresh air and take part in many physical activities. This includes developing their football skills, refining their hula hoop techniques or simply blowing bubbles.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Staff interact well with children and listen intently as they talk about their day. They use these opportunities to encourage children to share their views and feelings. For example, during an animated conversation about 'Harry Potter', staff encourage children to consider feelings of happiness and sadness as they discuss the story together. Staff help children to develop good social skills and to understand the behaviour that is expected. For example, children learn to share, take turns and collaborate as they play.

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need to do better?

n The provider does not consistently follow safe recruitment procedures. This does not help to ensure that all those who work with, or have access to, children are suitable. In addition, the provider has failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, as required. Ofsted is now aware and does not intend to take any action on this occasion. These weaknesses do not support this provider to ensure children's safety and welfare. n Leaders deploy staff well and play to their strengths. They know, for example, that some staff enjoy being outdoors, and others are creative. They use this knowledge to meet the needs of the children. Staff communicate well with their colleagues. They use radios to inform each other to ensure children's whereabouts are known as they move between the activities they want to take part in, indoors and out. n Staff report that their well-being is good, and they enjoy working at the club.

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need to do better?

They comment that they have regular supervision and are able to access further training to ensure their knowledge remains current. Staff understand their responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children and know the procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child in their care or an adult they are

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need to do better?

3 July 2025 working with. n Staff promote children's personal development well. When younger children start at the club, staff provide a 'buddy'. This is an older child who helps them find their way around until they are confident and independent. Staff provide a healthy diet for the children and ensure they can access water at all times. Children have free-flow access to the playground for physical activities. This helps to develop children's understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and exercise. n There are good arrangements in place to help children develop positive attitudes in their play. Younger children and older ones work together, inside and outside. For example, they take turns with the resources in the playground and understand the importance of sharing. Inside, they work together on constructions or playing popular board games such as 'Guess Who?' n Partnership with parents is good. Staff find out all about the children before they

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start. Parents report that the staff are 'amazing' and take on board their comments and suggestions. For example, the provider has responded to parents' requests for the club to open longer hours due to the traffic in the area at the end of the day. This has enabled parents to get to the club more easily. Parents also report that their children do not want to leave the club at collection time as they have so much fun. This joined-up approach helps to ensure partnership with parents is effective and evaluative to enable the provider to be flexible in their approach to meet the needs of children and parents.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

implement effective and robust recruitment procedures to assess staff's suitability and consistently ensure all adults looking after children are suitable to fulfil the requirements of their role. 17/07/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312457 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10398448 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 107 Name of registered person Barn Owls After School Club Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07806 786685 Date of previous inspection 23 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Barn Owls After School Club Ltd registered in 2005. It offers a breakfast club and an after-school provision in Fareham, Hampshire. It is one of two privately owned and managed out-of-school provisions and operates from Ranvilles Infant School. The club opens from 7.30am to 8.55am Monday to Friday and from 3.15pm to 5.55pm Monday to Thursday, during term time. Five staff are employed to work with children on a part-time basis. Three staff hold early years qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and the children. n Parents and grandparents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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