The Parachute Out of School Club

Inspection of The Parachute Out of School Club The Gate Primary School, Bristle Hall Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire BL5 3QA

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This provision meets requirements

Staff welcome children when they arrive at the club. Children are eager to leave their parents so they can get involved with what the club has on offer. They look forward to chatting with friends while they sit together and enjoy a tasty snack. Children are provided with healthy, freshly prepared meals, such as wraps, pasta, salad, vegetables and fruit. Individual dietary needs and preferences are known and catered for to ensure children have a wide selection to choose from.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff provide children with a wide variety of activities that they enjoy. These are planned for different age groups and interests. Art and craft activities are provided to fit around various themes. Children explore colour and texture as they use different techniques to create moving figures from paper plates. They spend time developing their masterpiece and delight in sharing their artistic creations with staff.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff plan special days that strongly empathise the importance of physical play. They encourage children to participate and learn the rules and boundaries to support harmonious play on the 'inflatable play day'. This supports children's physical development and encourages their consideration for others. Children join in with group action games, such as archery, basketball, badminton and football. They balance, climb and practise aiming for their goals with balls and arrows. Staff have high expectations and are positive role models for children. Strategies, such as raising their hand and waiting for children to stop and listen, encourage a culture of mutual respect. Staff speak to children about their day and show a genuine concern for children's feelings. If children are upset they know they have a special staff key person that they can go to for support and help. This promotes their self resilience and emotional well-being.

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n Children develop positive relationships with staff. They explain that they feel safe and can talk to staff if they are worried about anything. Children's individual interests and suggestions are taken into account when planning activities. Older children suggest a change in the menu, such as offering sushi. Staff talk to younger children about what they enjoy. A favourite activity is making dough. Children name the ingredients they need. They ask the staff to get this so that they can make the dough together. n Staff organise the club environment to cater for children's different ages and interests. There are clearly defined areas within the club that allow for various activities. This means that children are able to make independent choices and easily access a wide variety of resources in the three large rooms. Children

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31 July 2025 choose from imaginative play in the home corner, such as drawing, small-world play with dolls and construction with train tracks and large blocks. Children build dens in the cosy corner or relax on the comfortable sofas and talk to friends. n Staff develop effective partnerships with parents and carers. They inform parents about upcoming events, such as visits to theme parks and woodlands. Staff have a detailed discussion with parents before children start to attend, and complete required paperwork. n Staff have conducted training and reading on specific children's learning needs. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by the skilful staff. Staff adapt activities and ensure appropriate resources are in place to enable all children to be included. Staff promote children's understanding of diversity through activities and discussions. Children are encouraged to respect each other. Older children demonstrate a caring and

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supportive attitude towards younger children. n Staff ensure that required documentation is in place. Staff understand their responsibilities in maintaining daily records, helping to protect children's well- being. Staff develop effective partnerships with school staff, both at the host school and other local schools children attend. This means they are able to discuss children's individual needs and are kept informed of children's well-being. n The management team implements effective staff appraisals and they monitor staff performance well. This has a positive impact on staff well-being and effective communication. Staff work well as a team to reflect, feedback and identify areas for development together in meetings that are held at the end of every session.

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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 EY355950 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10399304 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 80 Number of children on roll 196 Name of registered person Coxon, Nicola Marie

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reference number

Telephone number 07725 846 241 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The Parachute Out of School Club registered in 2007. The club employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an early years qualification at level 6, two at level 3 and one at level 2. The club opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 6pm, during term time. It is also opens in the school holidays, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, with the exception of Christmas holidays.

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n Children gave the inspector a tour of the club. They discussed the areas used by the club and how they are organised, and the range of activities provided. n The views of parents were taken into account as the inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and read emails sent by parents. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children, to evaluate how well children's needs were met. n The inspector checked a sample of documentation, including evidence of staff suitability, qualifications and training. n The inspector held meetings with the management team and spoke with staff and children throughout the inspection.

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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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