RB Active Care Greenfield

Inspection of RB Active Care Greenfield Greenfield Primary School, Hill Street, Stourbridge DY8 1AL

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and relaxed in this inclusive and welcoming club. Staff engage with children attentively and enthusiastically. They show genuine interest as children talk about their school day and share news important to them. Children develop good friendships with each other and build trusting relationships with staff. Staff support children to enjoy healthy lifestyles. Children know to wash their hands before snack time. Staff ensure allergies and specific dietary needs are catered for. Staff promote healthy eating by providing children with a varied menu with healthy snacks. Children take part in a variety of activities. As they join in an art and craft session children say, 'I'm excited about making a shark' and 'I really want to do this.' The activity is extremely sociable as children share their knowledge and experiences of sharks and other sea life with each other.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are kind and considerate towards one another. Older children willingly, and without prompt, help younger children during the art and craft session. They are patient with younger children as they explain the rules of a board game. Children are happy and confident in the club. They comment on how they enjoy spending time with their friends after school.

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need to do better?

n Leaders ensure mandatory training is completed. However, staff's professional development is not highly focused to further enhance the provision for children. n Staff interact well with children as they play. They show a keen interest in children's experiences in school and outside of the club. This helps to build children's confidence and self-esteem. n There are strong partnerships between the host school and the club staff. Some staff work in the school too. Consequently, they know the children well, what they enjoy and how they can support them in the club. n In the club, staff support children to practise the skills they are developing in school. For example, children learn how to manipulate small tools safely, such as scissors, as they cut. n Staff give children plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps to enhance their self-esteem and boost their confidence. Staff are good role models. They

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need to do better?

use good manners and treat each other and the children with utmost respect. n Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. They provide clear guidance for children about expected behaviour and ensure children are aware of, and adhere to, the rules of the club. Children behave well. As a result, there is a happy and harmonious atmosphere throughout the club. n Staff support children to be independent. When children arrive at the club, they are responsible for placing their belongings in a designated area. Children

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14 July 2025 choose the snack they would like and help themselves to fresh water. n Staff show children their opinions are valued. For example, they gather children's feedback through regular discussion. However, staff do not always fully consider the best possible ways to support children who prefer to spend time outdoors. n Children speak positively about the breakfast and after-school club. They say they look forward to spending time with their friends and enjoy the activities on offer. Children particularly like the arts and crafts activities. They are proud of their creations and eager to show their parents at home time. n Staff have strong relationships with teachers at the host school. This helps staff to meet children's individual needs and ensures continuity in children's care and well-being. n Staff promote a culture of diversity and inclusion. For example, they explore a range of different festivals and ensure all activities are accessible to everyone.

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This helps to ensure everyone feels valued and welcome. n Parents comment on the kind and friendly staff. They appreciate the good communication they receive. Parents say their children are keen to attend. They say they feel confident their children are kept safe during their time in the club.

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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 2738529 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10399792 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 25 Number of children on roll 23 Name of registered person RB Active Care Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01216951394 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

RB Active Care Greenfield registered in 2023. The club operates from Greenfield Primary School in Stourbridge. The club opens 7.30am until 8.45am and 3.20pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The club employs three members of staff, all of whom hold appropriate qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the club manager completed a learning walk together to gather information about the experiences provided. n The club manager and inspector carried out a joint observation to evaluate the effectiveness of the interactions of staff with the children. n The inspector spoke to parents and children and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to the club manager and senior manager about the leadership and management of the club and viewed relevant documentation.

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14 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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14 July 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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