Acorns St John's

Inspection of Acorns St John's St. Johns Rc Primary School, Breck Road, Poulton-le-fylde FY6 7HT

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders understand the importance of providing a wide range of activities that meet and support children's individual needs and interests. They comment that they offer extra-curricular events for the children to enrich their experiences and to help them learn. n Leaders and staff understand the importance of forming strong links with the host school, parents and outside agencies. Leaders demonstrate, through professional discussion, that these collaborations will help to ensure that children enjoy a seamless transition to the club while having their needs met consistently. For example, leaders intend to offer stay-and-play sessions for new children and their parents to enable them to settle into the out-of-school club. They know that this supports continuation of care for children. n Leaders have appropriate risk assessments in place to ensure that the building and areas used for childcare are safe and sufficient. Furthermore, they are

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aware of safer recruitment processes to ensure that all adults working are suitable. In addition, leaders understand the importance of offering effective supervision, support and training to help enhance the knowledge and skills of staff. n Leaders know how to support children's emotional well-being and how to promote positive behaviours. They talk about the value of children's choices, playing games together to build friendships and the importance of reward through praise and encouragement. n Leaders understands the importance of teaching children about healthy lifestyles. They plan to teach children how to lead healthy lifestyles, such as through having a balanced diet and regular opportunities to be active outdoors. Furthermore, they explain how they will promote children's good health and take appropriate steps to prevent the spread of infection, for example, by supporting children to learn about washing their hands after using the toilet.

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This provision meets requirements

n Leaders understand that children need to develop a positive view of diversity and respect any differences between themselves and others. They intend to do this through conversations, celebrating the heritages of children at the club and learning about festivals that people in the wider community celebrate.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2790665 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10406602 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 90

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Name of registered person

Acorns Breakfast and After School Club Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07860816175 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Acorn St Johns before- and after-school club registered in 2024 and is situated in Poulton, Lancashire. The club operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 9am and 3.30pm to 5.30pm, term time only. The club employs five members of staff. Of these, one holds qualified teacher status, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and all other staff are unqualified.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Although there were no children in the early years age group present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at the club.

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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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