Early years · Early years inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Brooklands/PSP
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- Inspection date verified
29 Jul 2025
- Inspectors verified
Amy Johnson
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Not met
- Postcode verified
M33 2RP
- Name on report verified
Brooklands/PSP
- URN verified
2764726
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- Children enjoy their time at the fun holiday club. p.2
- Calm staff support them through their day as they choose from a variety of sports and craft activities. p.2
- The timetable gives structure to children's day and helps them to understand what comes next. p.2
- For instance, children look forward to the daily yoga routine where staff support them to find calm moments as they learn different poses. p.2
- Children develop new skills as staff engage their enthusiasm for sports and being active. p.2
- Staff are good role models and children listen carefully as they follow rules and meet expectations. p.2
- Children behave well and learn to keep themselves and others safe. p.2
- Staff promote democracy and negotiation skills as children vote to decide which activity the group should do next. p.2
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- 6
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- about usual (typical 729)
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- Flesch 63, typical 57
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- 14 words
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Inspection of Brooklands/PSP Brookland Dragons JFC, Budworth Road, Sale Moor, Cheshire M33 2RP
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Met
Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)
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This provision meets requirements
Children enjoy their time at the fun holiday club. Calm staff support them through their day as they choose from a variety of sports and craft activities. The timetable gives structure to children's day and helps them to understand what comes next. For instance, children look forward to the daily yoga routine where staff support them to find calm moments as they learn different poses. Children develop new skills as staff engage their enthusiasm for sports and being active. Staff are good role models and children listen carefully as they follow rules and meet expectations. Children behave well and learn to keep themselves and others safe.
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This provision meets requirements
Staff promote democracy and negotiation skills as children vote to decide which activity the group should do next. Staff support children to develop their individuality and to express themselves as they dress up, for instance. They discuss how every person is unique and celebrate different cultures and backgrounds. Staff celebrate children's efforts and achievements with them. Children develop confidence and a sense of pride in themselves as a result. They develop the skills and values to help them thrive in life.
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need to do better?
n The provider has strengthened risk assessment procedures since their last inspection and has ensured that all areas of the premises are safe and appropriate for use by the club. Staff morale is high and staff report feeling well supported in their roles. Leaders source training for staff which is targeted to enhance their skills and knowledge. Staff's passion shines through their enthusiastic and skilled interactions with children. n Children learn about healthy, active lifestyles and teamwork. Staff remind children to hydrate their bodies after physical activity. They plan time to rest and relax into the day too and learn about hygiene routines. Children learn about their bodies and how to move in different ways as they take part in a wide range of sports and team games. Children develop healthy habits for life. n Staff are friendly and help children to settle well. Children who are new to the club rush in full of enthusiasm and are eager to start their day. They approach
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need to do better?
visitors, keen to chat and to demonstrate the new skills they have learned at the club, such as origami. Children develop confidence in themselves and in their abilities, displaying positive attitudes towards their play. n Children learn social skills as they interact with others of different ages. Older children take care to include younger ones as they choose to play pool in teams, for example. Staff encourage children who are quieter or less confident to join in as they plan fun activities taking account of children's interests. Children also learn to interact with adults as they join their play and games.
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need to do better?
29 July 2025 n Staff find out plenty of information from parents at the outset to ensure they can meet children's needs. The youngest children have a key member of staff to support them. This helps them to settle well and build confidence. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff understand and are mindful of their needs. All children are well supported and the club is inclusive. n Children learn to look after each other, the resources they use and the environment around them. Children take part in litter picking around the site, for instance. They help to set out and tidy away resources and activities. Staff help children to develop social responsibility and a sense of community at the club. n Staff encourage all children to be independent, and older children take on roles as helpers at the club. This gives them a sense of responsibility, and they learn to be mindful of their younger friends. Children look after their own belongings
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need to do better?
and manage their own self-care needs. They develop the independence skills they need in life.
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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 2764726 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10369337 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 30 Number of children on roll 36 Name of registered person Prestige Sports Programmes Ltd
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reference number
Telephone number 07769340647 Date of previous inspection 6 August 2024
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Information about this early years setting
The club registered in 2024 and is located in Sale Moor, Trafford. 17 members of staff work across settings run by the company. Of these, two hold an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2 or 3. The manager holds a level 6 qualification. The setting opens from 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, during school holidays.
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Inspection activities
n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Staff and children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n Parents spoke to the inspector and shared 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 children. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager. n The manager provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.
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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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Inspection activities
29 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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Inspection activities
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