Kids R Us Moulton

Inspection of Kids R Us Moulton Moulton CEVC Primary School, Moulton CB8 8PR

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This provision meets requirements

Children arrive happy. They settle quickly and are eager to explore with their peers. Staff create a welcoming and nurturing environment. They plan a variety of stimulating and interesting activities to spark children's curiosity. For example, children search for sticks in the garden. They sort and select them by length and use pipe cleaners, twisting them to join the sticks together to make dreamcatchers. Staff stay nearby to offer support as children develop their physical skills. This encourages their confidence to try new things and learn new skills. Staff sensitively support less confident children to have a go. They offer praise and encouragement, helping to promote children's self-esteem.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are confident. They build good relationships with other children and the staff at the club. They enjoy having responsibility for routine tasks, such as tidying their pots following mealtimes and sorting toys and games away when they finish with them. Children frequently display kind and positive behaviours towards their peers. For instance, they compliment each other's craft and invite others into their play. Older children show younger children how to play tabletop games and explain the rules. Children play cooperatively and share resources. Staff use the registration period to explain to children the available activities and remind them of the rules and boundaries. This supports children's understanding of behavioural expectations.

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n Staff make sure that the club is welcoming and inclusive for all. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff enable all children to access and enjoy the full range of activities. They adapt the support they offer to meet individual children's needs. Children thrive in their care. n Staff plan a range of exciting activities that ignite children's curiosity. For instance, children make colourful potions. They become engrossed as they combine various paints to colour water. They stir their mixtures with sticks and use pipettes to transfer the liquid into their potion bottles. Children are keen to show staff and visitors their creations. n Children are confident communicators. They engage in meaningful conversations with staff, who listen carefully to what they are saying. Children delight in talking about previous activities they have enjoyed at the club, such as a trip to the

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woods. Children excitedly recall their experiences of exploring the woods and accessing the equipment. Staff ask questions to encourage children to express their thoughts and expand on conversations. n Children have many opportunities to be physically active. Staff ensure that children have time to play outside, where they can enjoy the many benefits of

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1 August 2025 fresh air. They access obstacle courses, wheeled toys and hover boards to help children strengthen their core muscles. n Children tell visitors that they enjoy their time at the club. They describe staff as 'friendly' and 'caring'. Children confirm they feel the club is a safe space for them, allowing them to relax and feel supported. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being. Children say that they enjoy attending the club because it provides an opportunity to socialise with new friends and access lots of craft activities and fun games. n Parents are extremely complimentary about the club. They are confident that their children are safe and happy. Parents praise the wide range of activities that the staff offer children. They express how much their children enjoy the time spent at the club and the strong relationships their children build with the staff. Parents comment that staff really care about their children and value them.

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n Leaders and managers monitor and evaluate the services provided to children effectively. They actively engage staff in decision-making and self-evaluation, ensuring everyone understands their roles and responsibilities. This collaborative atmosphere supports staff in working together to meet all children's individual needs. For instance, leaders ensure time is set aside for regular staff meetings. This provides an opportunity for staff to share ideas about the activities and experiences the children have enjoyed, informing their planning.

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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 2729413 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10398093 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 24 Number of children on roll 54 Name of registered person Kids R Us Out Of School Clubs Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07413698270 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kids R Us Moulton registered in April 2023 and is located in Moulton, Cambridgeshire. The club operates Monday to Friday, from 7.45am until 8.45am, and 3.20pm until 6pm, during school term time. In addition, the club operates Monday to Thursday, from 8am until 6pm, and on Fridays from 9am until 3pm for up to 10 weeks of the school holidays. The club employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and the children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in 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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