Cath's wrap around childcare Ltd

Inspection of Cath's wrap around childcare Ltd Little Hallingbury School, Wrights Green Lane, Little Hallingbury, Bishop's Stortford CM22 7RE

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and enjoy their time at the club. Staff greet and warmly welcome all children as they enter. Children enjoy a range of activities and demonstrate deep knowledge of games, such as chess. Older children teach younger children how to play and understand the rules of the game. This helps children to form good relationships with their peers and behave exceptionally well. Staff skilfully organise card games to extend children's thinking. They learn when to take turns and help others to feel included. This encourages children's problem- solving skills, building confidence in their abilities.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff plan special moments to celebrate children's individuality. For instance, children enthusiastically sing the 'Happy Birthday' song to their friends. This helps to promote children's self-esteem. There is a strong focus on independence. Children know where to put their belongings and access these freely. They engage in conversations with staff, who are highly responsive to their needs. Staff know children well, and they quickly settle in activities. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and deeply engage in play. Staff intervene and extend children's learning to encourage them to keep on trying, praising them for their successes.

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n Leaders are passionate about the club and have built an excellent partnership with the school. This helps to create a positive environment for all children. Leaders hold regular supervision sessions for staff and plan weekly meetings to reflect on children's interests. This helps to maintain good-quality practice and contributes to build on children's experiences. n Staff report they are happy working at the club. They share that they feel valued and well supported in their roles. They undertake regular training to develop their professional development. This helps to share responsibilities and organise the club effectively. Staff are committed to their roles and feel part of a caring team. n Leaders and staff understand the importance of working with children, parents and the school to build a supportive and collaborative approach. They share information about children's school day and have regular meetings to update

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children's information. Leaders and staff appropriately adapt practice to help all children actively participate. This helps all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive targeted support when needed. n Leaders ensure there are robust processes in place to keep children safe within all areas they use. Effective systems are in place to make sure collections are managed securely and children's safety is prioritised at all times. Staff are

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3 September 2025 confident in the procedures to follow if they have concerns about children's well- being or about the conduct of adults. Leaders and staff understand their responsibility for keeping children safe. n Children enjoy socialising and having meaningful conversations with their friends and staff. They share their interests and have opportunities to make choices in their play. Children like to create art pieces, and this is displayed in the school hall for all to see. This helps children to feel a sense of belonging and take pride in their creative work. n Staff provide children with a light afternoon snack and ensure they keep hydrated throughout their time at the club. Children are supported with personal hygiene practices, as staff encourage handwashing after using the toilet. This helps children to manage their self-care skills and develop a good understanding of these practices. n Parents praise the meaningful involvement that leaders and staff create for

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children in the community. They report that the club is a nurturing and caring environment for children. They share the progress that children noticeably make and how leaders and staff know children exceptionally well. Parents say that the club fosters a family feel, and they make positive recommendations to other parents in the community.

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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 2736728 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10399930 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 40 Number of children on roll 40 Name of registered person Cath's Wrap Around Childcare Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07800763641 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Cath's Wrap Around Childcare Ltd registered in 2023 and is located in Bishop's Stortford. The club currently employs four members of childcare staff. All staff hold appropriate qualifications, including one who holds qualified teacher status. The club is open from 7am to 8.45am, then 3.15pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. There is also a holiday club during school half terms, one week at Easter and to support pupil inset days.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector was given a tour of the areas used by the club and discussed the safety and security of the premises. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The nominated individual provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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