Ticklemetoo Breakfast, Afterschool & Holiday club (bah)

Inspection of Ticklemetoo Breakfast, Afterschool & Holiday club (bah) St. Margarets C of E Primary School, Arundel Road, Angmering, LITTLEHAMPTON, West Sussex BN16 4LP

p.1

This provision meets requirements

Leaders and staff provide a relaxed and safe club for children to attend. They listen to children about what they want to do in the club and provide these activities for them. For example, beads and cooking are both available for children, who have requested these the previous week. Staff ensure that children understand the rules and routines at the club and they follow them exceptionally well. Children's behaviour in the club is excellent. They are kind and patient with one another and wait for their turn in games and activities.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

Children are very happy in the club and are keen to start playing with their friends as soon as they arrive. They are respectful of one another and also to the leaders and staff. For example, they listen to staff and engage in conversation about their day and older siblings that used to attend. Staff provide a healthy snack for children and sit with them while eating to ensure they are safe. Children have access to lots of physical activities, both inside and outside. For example, children laugh and giggle, playing with a large piece of tarpaulin to make a den to take shelter from the strong wind.

p.2

need to do better?

n Leaders have a clear vision for the club. They want all children to be safe, happy and to be able to enjoy a range of play experiences. They listen to both children and parents to help make improvements to the club. For example, a request for additional bikes has been made, which they are in the process of getting. n Leaders and staff know the children and families well. They send regular newsletters to parents and share feedback when handing over their child at the end of the session. Parents value this feedback and what the club provides for their child. They state their children 'love coming to the club'. n All staff are kind and nurturing to the children. They offer support when needed and allow children to take risks, encouraging them, but staying nearby if they are needed. Staff keep children safe. For example, they use walkie-talkies when children are moving between the inside and outside. Children know they must

p.2

need to do better?

inform a member of staff when using the bathroom and if they want additional resources out of the cupboard. n There are regular learning opportunities that take place throughout the club. Staff skilfully support younger children to consider why a conker has a spikey shell. Older children also support younger children when they show them what to do with their plate when they have finished snack. n Leaders and staff allow children plenty of time so they can really get absorbed in their own play and use their imagination. For example, when children make a poster about a concert, others support them to develop costumes, tickets, a

p.2

need to do better?

15 September 2025 'back stage' with passes and a list of bands that will be playing. n Leaders meet regularly with the schools that children also attend to share information so they can provide consistent care and development for all children.

p.2

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY444008 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10392795 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 60 Name of registered person Duggan, Zoe Odell Elizabeth

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 07979324444 Date of previous inspection 12 June 2019

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Ticklemetoo Breakfast, Afterschool & Holiday club (bah) re-registered in 2012, it is part of Ticklemetoo Childcare Services and operates from St Margarets C of E Primary School, Angmering, in West Sussex. The club opens five days per week from 7am until 9am, and from 3pm until 6pm, during school term only. The club employs five members of staff, of whom four hold suitable qualifications.

p.4

Inspection activities

n Leaders showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the club. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Leaders and the inspector carried out a joint observation during a cooking activity. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

p.5

Inspection activities

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

15 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6