Standish Kids Club

Inspection of Standish Kids Club St. Wilfrids Parish Hall, Church Street, Standish, Wigan WN6 0JT

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider explains how she helps children to feel happy and secure. She understands how to plan a play environment to engage and motivate children. n The provider discusses her understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and carers, schools and outside agencies to help to provide continuity in children's care. She explains this enables her to meet children's needs and ensure continuity in their care. n The provider describes how her and the staff team manage children's behaviour. She explains they have high expectations for children's behaviour. The provider explains that staff help children to manage their own feelings and support them to follow the clear rules and boundaries they set. She understands how to teach children to show respect for each other and to develop the social skills to enable them to enjoy positive relationships. n The provider explains how important it is to promote children's good health and

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well-being. She discusses the importance of providing children with a healthy and balanced diet. The childminder describes how they offer children plenty of opportunities to practise their physical skills. She discusses how children have regular access to the adjacent school playground, where they can play ball games, run and play. n Parents of older children who attend the club say that they are delighted with the service provided. They say that their children are exceptionally happy, enjoy the range of activities available and the opportunities to play at the end of a busy school day. n The provider discusses how she has an ambition to continually improve the club. She explains how her, and her team, are determined to provide children with the very best play and learning experiences they possibly can. The provider demonstrates that they have the highest expectations to provide the best experiences for children.

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This provision meets requirements

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 2729458 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10399007 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 25 Number of children on roll 53 Name of registered person Standish Kids Club Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07896666646 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Standish Kids club registered in 2023 and is located in Wigan. The club is open during term time, from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The club employs four members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold early years qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by the club and discussed the security, equipment and resources available. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the provider and looked at documentation, such as suitability checks carried out on staff, first-aid training and qualifications. n The inspector held discussions with the provider about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector held discussions with the provider about her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for after-school care and holiday provision. 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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10 September 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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