Kidz R Us Uplands

Inspection of Kidz R Us Uplands Uplands Cp School, Albion Road, Sandhurst GU47 9BP

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This provision meets requirements

Children eagerly wait to be collect by the fun staff from their classrooms at the end of the school day. Staff are warm and cheerful as they talk with the children about the activities they have on offer in the club. As such, children demonstrate they feel safe and secure and settle very quickly into the club routines.

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This provision meets requirements

Leaders and staff have created themes to help plan various play activities for the children. For instance, they are currently talking about summer. Staff provide children with exciting craft activities. For instance, children fold, stick and cut paper to create a picture of an ice cream. They chat about their time at the beach and what flavour ice cream is their favourite. Staff extend children's ideas as they show them how they can add a magnet to their ice creams, so they can display these at home. At the end of their session, children are proud to show their parents their creations.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. Children behave very well. They respect each other's opinions when they play together. They are helpful and pass their friends the different foods at snack time. Children are confident members of this club. They say they love the club and enjoy the various craft activities.

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n Staff support children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle effectively. Children know the routines well. For instance, staff create a colourful fruit and vegetable snack station for children after a busy day at school. Children eagerly wash their hands and choose from the various healthy options, such as watermelon and crackers. Staff sit alongside the children and talk about their interests and home events. This helps children to relax after their school day. n Staff interactions support children well, which enables them to enjoy their time in the club. For example, staff are sensitive to the needs of the younger children and ensure that their care needs are supported well. They create areas for children to relax and read stories. Staff play hula hoop with the children and challenge them to move their bodies. Children regularly invite staff into their chosen play. Furthermore, staff ensure that children's 3D models, created from

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building bricks are available for them to continue with the next day. This embraces children's ideas and creativity. n Staff are positive role models and promote a calm environment for children to play. For example, they help children to think about the rules, they will use when playing various games. This helps children to feel respected and a valued member of the club. n Overall, staff plan activities to motivate children. Children have ample

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14 July 2025 opportunities to be physically active in this club. For instance, outdoors, children exercise their large muscles as they ride scooters, learn to play tennis and play football. Inside, younger children strengthen the muscles in their hands as they make patterns of pandas with small beads. However, staff do not always plan for children who do not want to take part in the outside activities. This means they are sometimes unsure about what to play with. n Staff develop positive partnerships with parents. They use daily conversations to inform parents about their child's individual needs. Parents comment that the club communication is very helpful. They say that their children often ask if they are going to the club after school. n Leaders place a high importance on keeping children safe. The premises are safe and secure. Staff complete daily risk assessments to ensure that all areas used by children are safe and suitable for their needs. Good procedures are in place

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for parents collecting children. This helps ensure children's safety. n Leaders are knowledgeable and ensure that robust systems are in place to recruit staff. Staff receive a thorough induction and receive regular supervision, which helps them to reflect on their own practice. Leaders plan regular meetings with staff to plan their professional development. Staff say that they feel valued by the leadership team and they enjoy working at 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 EY553867 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10399446 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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Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 42 Name of registered person The After School Club Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 07928806557 Date of previous inspection 2 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Kidz R Us Uplands after-school club registered in October 2017. The club operates from Uplands Primary School, Sandhurst, Berkshire. It employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The club opens Monday to Friday, 3.10pm to 6pm, during term time.

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n Leaders and the inspector completed a tour of the club. The inspector observed staff practices and considered the impact these have on children's play experiences. n The inspector held discussions with the management, staff, children and parents. n The inspector sampled some of the setting's documentation, including staff suitability.

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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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