St Patrick's Out of School Club

Inspection of St Patrick's Out of School Club St. Patricks Catholic Primary Academy, George Avenue, Huddersfield HD2 2BJ

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and settled in this friendly and welcoming club. They arrive confidently after school and quickly immerse themselves in the activities available. Staff welcome children warmly and take time to talk with them about their day, which helps children feel valued and listened to. Strong, trusting relationships with staff create a sense of security, enabling children to relax and enjoy their time at the club. As a result, children show confidence, independence and a positive attitude to play.

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This provision meets requirements

Leaders provide a broad and ambitious programme of activities that enhances and extends children's learning beyond the school day. Children take part in a wide range of experiences, such as arts and crafts, and proudly share their drawings with staff and visitors. Staff skilfully adapt activities to meet the differing ages and interests of the children, ensuring that all are fully included and engaged. As a result, children are motivated, enthusiastic and eager to take part.

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This provision meets requirements

Children spend much of their time outside, where staff provide a broad range of activities and experiences that promote their development. For example, older children strengthen their coordination and teamwork skills as they play football together. Younger children collect and explore natural resources, which supports their curiosity and early problem-solving. These varied opportunities ensure children of different ages are well engaged, develop their physical skills and build confidence in exploring the natural world.

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need to do better?

n Leaders are highly reflective and place children's enjoyment at the heart of the provision. They actively seek the views of parents, staff and children and use this feedback to evaluate and improve the experiences offered. For example, leaders are exploring the option of opening a holiday club to further meet families' needs. Children tell visitors that they love attending the club and spending time with their friends. This demonstrates the positive impact the club has on children's social development and well-being. n Staff promote positive behaviour well. They provide children with clear boundaries and explain expectations in ways that children understand. Consistent use of praise and encouragement helps children to make good choices and feel proud of their achievements. Children treat each other with kindness and respect. Older children naturally take on supportive roles with younger ones, fostering a caring, cooperative environment, where everyone feels

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included. n Overall, children are supported to develop their independence skills. For

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24 September 2025 example, they confidently put away their belongings on arrival and choose their own play activities. Staff support all children to use the toilet independently. However, staff occasionally carry out tasks that children could do for themselves, such as preparing and serving snacks and pouring children's drinks. As a result, opportunities to extend children's independence and self-help skills are sometimes missed. n Staff feel well supported by leaders, who give high priority to their well-being. Staff complete regular mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid, which helps to ensure that they understand their responsibilities and can keep children safe. Leaders have recently introduced supervision sessions to review staff practice and identify areas for development. As a result, staff are booked onto additional training, including to better support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This helps to strengthen staff confidence

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and skills, which in turn improves experiences for children. n Partnership with parents and the on-site host school are strong. Staff share key messages with teachers, and a robust system of information exchange ensures consistency in children's care. Leaders and staff hold daily conversations with parents and provide regular updates through newsletters. This helps families feel well informed and involved in their children's experiences. Parents speak highly of the club, praising the professional and caring staff team who keep their children safe. n Generally, staff promote children's overall well-being through a range of positive hygiene routines and healthy lifestyle activities. For example, children learn about the importance of exercise and eating nutritious foods. However, at snack times, children use sanitiser rather than washing their hands properly with soap and water. This limits opportunities for them to embed strong self-care routines

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that will support their long-term health.

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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 2844538 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 10415628 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 100 Number of children on roll 105 Name of registered person Crosland Childcare Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07759406545 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

St Patrick's Out of School Club registered in 2025 and is located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The club provides after-school care for children aged from 4 to 11 years old. They operate term time only from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The manager holds a relevant level 6 early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and leaders completed a learning walk across all areas of the provision to understand how leaders and staff organise the environment. n The inspector observed activities and the quality of staff's interactions with children. She talked to the manager and staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke to children and observed their activities. She spoke to parents and considered their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club.

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24 September 2025 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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