Cool Kids Zone Out Of School Club

Inspection of Cool Kids Zone Out Of School Club Tarleton Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School, Church Road, Tarleton, Preston PR4 6UP

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n Managers explain how staff ensure that children receive a warm welcome to the club. They describe how staff greet each child as they arrive. Managers discuss how staff plan the sessions to provide children with a range of activities. They explain how this supports children's enjoyment, confidence and self-esteem and helps them to feel valued. n Managers discuss how there are positive relationships between staff and children in the club. When children start attending, they have a 'buddy' to help them settle. Staff are excellent role models. They have a very calm and consistent approach. Children behave well and understand staff's expectations. Any minor conflicts are resolved in an appropriate way with the support of staff. Children learn the impact of their behaviour on others. n Managers describe how they have an ambition to continually improve the club. They, and their staff, are determined to provide children with the very best play

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and learning experiences they possibly can. Managers demonstrate that all staff have the highest expectations to provide the best experiences for children. n Managers explain how they form strong partnerships with parents and the host school. They describe how staff have very good relationships with parents and teachers. Managers report that this helps staff to work in harmony and support children well. n Parents of older children who attend the club say that they are delighted with the service provided and the information staff share with them. They say that their children are exceptionally happy and enjoy the range of activities available and the opportunities to play at the end of a busy school day. n Managers discuss how they will support the health and well-being of children. They explain how they will offer children plenty of opportunities to practise their physical skills. Managers describe how children will have regular access to the

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school playground where they can play ball games, run and play.

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There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539062 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10399379 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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Total number of places 32 Number of children on roll 144 Name of registered person Cool Kids Zone Out Of School Club

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reference number

Telephone number 01772 812662 Date of previous inspection 29 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Cool Kids Zone Out Of School Club registered in 2017. It is independently run and is located in Preston. The club employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, four staff hold appropriate qualifications at level 6 and three staff at level 3. The club opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 7.30am to 8.45am and 3.25pm to 5.50pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector was given a tour of the club with children that attend the club. n The inspector held discussions with the management team and staff. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and older children. n Managers shared relevant documents with the inspector to support discussions about the management of the club, including evidence of the qualifications and suitability checks carried out on staff. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years.

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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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