Zebras - Colstons, Elmgrove

Inspection of Zebras - Elmgrove 19 Elmgrove Road, Redland, Bristol BS6 6AJ

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Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

Children look forward to attending this nurturing after-school club. They are eager to come to the club and excitedly join staff and their friends in play. They access a well-planned environment. Staff collaborate with children to ensure they provide activities that meets the different ages and interests of the children. For example, they ask new children what they like to do and regularly ask children for feedback about the resources and activities they provide. Children are thoroughly engaged and stay focused for long periods of time.

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This provision meets requirements

Children feel a sense of belonging. Staff include children in decisions and responsibilities. Children contribute to the 'Club Rules' and act as leaders alongside staff on walks to and from schools. They learn to take responsibility for the safety of themselves and others. Children are proud to be the leader and take the role seriously. Staff teach them how to count children throughout the walk ensuring they have everyone, where to stop to cross the road safely and how to identify risks. Children behave exceptionally well during their time in the club. Staff are wonderful models of good manners and respect. They welcome children and show genuine attention and care. For instance, they notice when children are quiet and offer drinks and a quiet space to relax. Children are caring and play exceptionally well together.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and staff establish extremely strong relationships with the schools children attend. They communicate with teachers and other school staff to gather information about children's time at school. For instance, they check with key staff working alongside children with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND), how children have been that day. The club's key person for early years children talks with Reception teachers each day. Staff use this information to adapt activities and offer additional support to children during the club's session. n Leaders have made improvements since the previous inspection. They ensure that staff with paediatric first-aid training are deployed suitably to promptly support children if needed. Leaders and staff are highly vigilant to their responsibility to keep children safe. All staff receive in-depth child protection training. They are aware of individual children's needs. For example, lists of

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children attending that day include any medical and allergy information. Staff discuss adaptations they will make to support these needs before children arrive. n Leaders and staff are ambitious and constantly evaluate their offer. Leaders monitor staff practice and offer training and support. For example, they conduct regular supervisions and observations of how staff interact with children. They

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need to do better?

14 July 2025 work with staff to select training that will support the needs of the children. They use feedback from children and parents to make improvements. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff share daily updates about what children have been doing and pass on messages from schools. Parents say that children love coming to the club and praise staff for their care and range of activities. Staff work closely with parents of children with SEND. They include strategies used by schools and parents to support children's needs. Children thrive at the club and are settled and happy. n Staff support children's understanding of healthy eating. They provide nutritional snacks and talk to children about which foods are good for them and which they should only have as treats. Children learn to make simple meals during weekly cooking sessions. Staff use snack times to support children's independence and

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understanding of food hygiene. For example, children learn to wash their hands and serve their own snacks. Staff support children to build the skills of spreading butter on toast, encouraging younger children with gentle prompts. Snack times are sociable events where staff sit with children and chat about their day. n Staff are highly inclusive and promote the cultures of the children who attend. They celebrate the key religious festivals and events of the families at the after- school club. They give children time to discuss similarities and differences and model valuing the contributions of others. Children are respectful and welcoming to children and staff. They are well-prepared for life in modern Britain.

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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 EY499012 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10378312 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 36 Number of children on roll 155 Name of registered person Zebras Out Of School Club Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0117 377 2610 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Zebras - Elmgrove registered in 2016. The after-school club operates in the school building of Cotham School, Elmgrove site. It opens during term time, Monday to Friday, from 3.15pm to 6pm. The club employs nine members of staff who work directly with children. Of these, two hold a relevant level 6 qualification. Of the remaining staff, two hold a level 3 qualification in early years, one at level 2 and four 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 inspector spoke with the nominated individual and staff about how they have regard for children's learning and development. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while they are at the club. n The inspector observed the interactions between the staff and children. n The nominated individual provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke with parents and took their views into account. n The inspector observed staff and children walking from a local school to the club site.

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Inspection activities

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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