Sunflower After School Club

Inspection of Sunflower After School Club Recreation Road Infant School, Recreation Road, NORWICH NR2 3PA

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This provision meets requirements

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this friendly, inclusive club. They build strong bonds with staff, who know them exceptionally well. Staff are responsive to children's needs. For instance, for those new to the club or from other schools, staff remain close by. They take care to spend time with them and provide their favourite activities when they arrive. Staff support children to make new friends quickly. Older children act as buddies for new starters and help them to settle in. Staff gather valuable information from parents before children attend and use this to ensure they plan for children's individual needs. Children settle quickly and confidently move between the indoor and outdoor environments. They engage in a wide range of activities.

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Children behave well and play cooperatively together. During the holidays, coaches introduce children to a variety of team games. This helps children develop their awareness of fair play. Children are kind and considerate towards each other. Staff act as good role models as they interact with children and reinforce good manners. Children enjoy having responsibility for routine tasks. For instance, they water the garden and collect plums, which they eat for a snack. Children enjoy the playful interactions with staff. They tell visitors how they envision working at the club when they are older.

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n Staff treat all children with the utmost respect. They skillfully promote children's emotional resilience and regulation by talking to children about how they are feeling. They use a variety of ways to help children regulate their emotions and behaviours positively. Staff share stories with children to open discussions about behaviour and feelings. This helps children build their emotional literacy. n Staff promote children's sense of belonging. Children's artwork adorns the walls. Staff value children's hard work. For instance, at tidy time in preparation for routine changes, children store their construction models so that they may continue with their ideas later. This gives children a sense of pride and ownership of the club. n There is an effective key-person system for young children. Staff liaise with teachers and parents to share children's next steps and the strategies used to meet their individual needs. Staff use this information to plan activities to help

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build on children's next steps. This helps to provide children with continuity in their learning. n Children demonstrate excellent behaviour and show a clear understanding of the club's expectations and routines. Staff align these rules closely with those used at the host school, ensuring children experience a consistent approach. Staff

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7 August 2025 implement various strategies to support new starters to the club. For instance, they have introduced a visual timetable. This helps children quickly become comfortable and confident with the daily routines. n Children are given ample opportunities to be physically active. Staff make sure that children spend plenty of time outdoors, where they can benefit from fresh air and open space. Staff encourage physical activity through a variety of experiences that help children develop their motor skills. For instance, they use the large climbing equipment, which allows them to take appropriate risks and explore their surroundings. n Staff have developed strong partnerships with parents, valuing their feedback and using it to inform and improve their practice. Parents are extremely complimentary about the club, frequently praising the wide range of activities available and highlighting how much their children enjoy their time there. They

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also speak warmly of the strong relationships their children build with staff, noting the positive impact these bonds have on their children's well-being and confidence. n Leaders and staff are passionate about the provision they offer. They work well together to ensure children benefit from high-quality care. Leaders regularly review staff practice and offer training and support to facilitate their continuous professional development. The staff team say that they feel very happy in their role. They comment that leaders place great importance on supporting their well-being.

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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 EY544857 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10399317 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 160 Name of registered person Sunflower After School Club CIO

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reference number

Telephone number 07950 471612 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Sunflower After School Club registered in 1994 and is run by a voluntary committee. The club operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 9am and 3pm until 6pm, during term time. In addition, the club operates Monday to Thursday, from 8.30am until 5.30pm and on Fridays from 8.30am until 3.30pm for up to four weeks of the school holidays. The club employs 18 members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above.

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n The provider showed the inspector around the club and explained how the play environment is organised. n The inspector had several discussions with the provider to explore how the club is led and managed. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The children told the inspector what they like to do when they are at the club. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of staff.

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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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