KOOSA Kids Breakfast, After School and Holiday Club at Alderwood Infant School, Aldershot

Inspection of KOOSA Kids Breakfast, After School and Holiday Club at Alderwood Infant School, Aldershot Alderwood School, Belle Vue Road, Aldershot, Hampshire GU12 4RZ

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This provision meets requirements

Children excitedly arrive at the summer club for their busy day ahead. Staff build good bonds with children, which helps them to feel safe and secure. The team are good role models, who help children to manage risk throughout the day. For instance, they are reminded of the club values and rules to keep themselves safe. Children are confident, independent and are supported to make their own choices from a range of activities. Children enjoy being part of the many planned birthday celebrations for the club, for example creating cards and bunting to be used on the big day.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff support children to build an understanding of making healthy choices and in managing their own self-care skills. For instance, they remember to take their water bottles into the playground when they are engaging in physical activity. Children have lots of opportunities to build on their physical development and have the freedom to run around. Younger children use go carts to build on their directional skills as they navigate the track. Children receive lots of praise when they try to do things for themselves and this helps to build higher levels of self- esteem and confidence as they try new activities and resources.

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need to do better?

n The leadership team are very organised and are reflective in constantly seeking the views of the children, parents and the staff team to improve the quality of the care and experiences provided. This continues to be an area they strive to strengthen further. The professional development of the team is prioritised to ensure they have the depth of knowledge they require to fulfil their roles and responsibilities. n Children are calm and engaged in their play. They relish the amount time they have to access the outdoors throughout the day and this helps to support their own developing interests and choices. Staff are effective role models who consistently remind children of using good manners and this helps them to manage their own emotions and recognise the needs of others around them. Children know they are respected for their own opinions. n Children are supported to manage simple risks in their play. For instance, they

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are able to use the obstacle course where they walk across the rope bridge or balance on the beams. Children engage in group games, where they intently follow instructions and immerse themselves in a treasure hunt to find animals in the garden area. This also helps children to build on their problem-solving skills, find solutions together and learn new facts about the world around them. n Partnerships with parents remain a priority with every effort being made by the leaders to gather important information when children first start at the club. This

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Alderwood Infant School, Aldershot 5 August 2025 helps to meet the needs of children and to help them to build a sense of belonging. Daily feedback is given to parents and regular updates are shared about what children have been participating in. This helps parents to be involved in their children's experiences and new discoveries. n Staff take great enjoyment in planning opportunities that challenge and evoke children in their play. A lot of time is taken to plan for the duration of the holiday club to ensure that children remain excited and inquisitive. Staff support children to build new friendships to continue to build important social skills. Children are constantly busy but are respected for their own decisions. For instance, if a child does not want to partake in an activity, staff are quick to find an alternative to keep them involved with the group, such as being responsible for giving out the

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bibs during a tag game. n Children are articulate and are quick to make their own needs and wants known. Staff genuinely take an interest in getting to know children and their own unique personalities. Children are comfortable to involve themselves in discussions with staff members and are given time in group sessions to share their ideas. As such, children feel valued and respected as individuals.

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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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Safeguarding

Alderwood Infant School, Aldershot 5 August 2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406744 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10399809 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 70 Number of children on roll 320 Name of registered person KOOSA Kids Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 08450942322 Date of previous inspection 16 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

KOOSA Kids Breakfast, After School and Holiday Club at Alderwood Infant School, Aldershot registered in 2010 and operates from Alderwood Infant School, Aldershot in Hampshire. The after-school club operates Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 7.45am until school start time and end of the school day until 6pm. The holiday club provides care during school holidays, Monday to Friday from 8.15am to 6pm. There are nine members of staff who work directly with children.

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Information about this inspection

Alderwood Infant School, Aldershot 5 August 2025

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Inspection activities

n The operations manager, a director and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed how the play and experiences for the club are organised. The inspector spoke to members of staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke directly to parents and carers and took their comments into consideration. n A joint observation was completed a joint observation by the inspector and the operations manager and plans for evaluating and areas identified for improvement within the club were discussed. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks and registers of attendance. Safeguarding discussions were held with the staff and leadership team. n The inspector observed play and planned activities in both the indoor and the outdoors and the impact this has on the enjoyment and wellbeing of the children.

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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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Alderwood Infant School, Aldershot 5 August 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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