Oldbury Court Out of School Club - Chester Park

Inspection of Oldbury Court Out of School Club - Chester Park Chester Park Junior School, Abingdon Road, BRISTOL BS16 3NX

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and secure, focusing on their play and curious about new activities they join in with. Staff help children be active and creative. They support children to build confidence, make new friends and lead healthy lifestyles. Staff know a lot about childcare and design a programme of activities that keep children engaged while they are at the club. Playing ball games with others helps young children build skills in sharing and taking turns. Children play football or basketball outdoors. This boosts their coordination, kicking skills, running, balance, and core strength. Others develop balance and coordination as they explore an obstacle course.

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This provision meets requirements

Children of various ages go to the club. They make close friends with older and younger children. This helps them improve their social skills. Staff know the children they care for well. They keep in touch with the on-site school. This way, they stay aware of each child's needs and their recent projects or activities. Children are safe and understand the daily routine. Children boost their creative skills through activities, like colouring, cutting and drawing. Staff help children grow their social and physical skills and children have lots of fun playing different games together outdoors in the fresh air.

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need to do better?

n Staff reflect on their practice, ensuring they work towards continuous improvement. They recognise the importance of keeping up to date with relevant training. They ensure their training positively affects the children's time in the after-school club. Staff create fun activities for children. They ask children what they would like to do and add these ideas into the planning. Children develop an understanding that their opinions matter. n Children are kind, friendly and polite. Staff support children to understand how their behaviour impacts others. They take part in staff-led activities with a positive attitude and excitement. Staff assist children in building independence skills. This includes picking their own snacks and cleaning up after meals. Children make good friendships, and staff teach them to have good manners, saying please and thank you. n Children are socially confident. Older children eagerly explain that they like to

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attend the after-school club. Children enjoy doing activities like moulding dough into shapes or dressing up in costumes. They play with one activity for long periods of time, showing enjoyment. Children feed back that they love spending time at the club. n Staff gather information from parents and the school to understand each child's starting points. They create learning experiences that inspire children to join

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23 September 2025 activities they might not typically try. This helps them develop new skills and understanding. n Staff speak clearly and regularly engage with children. They encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas, recognising the importance of individuality. During snack times, staff chat informally with children, asking them about their favourite foods and the activities they like to do. n Parent feedback is positive. They report that children enjoy attending the after- school club and the activities they take part in. Parents say the staff communicate with them well and keep them informed about what their children do. They report that staff are supportive of each child's individual needs. n Children develop hygiene awareness by washing their hands before eating food. Staff ensure children build healthy eating habits and provide children with a balanced, nutritious snack. Staff closely collaborate with parents and catering

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staff to meet children's dietary and medical needs.

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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 the interests of children first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550632 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10407734 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 61 Name of registered person Oldbury Court Out of School Clubs

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reference number

Telephone number 01173773365 Date of previous inspection 16 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

Oldbury Court Out of School Club - Chester Park registered in 2017. It operates from Chester Park Junior School and cares for children from both the infant and junior schools. It operates Monday to Friday during term time, from 3.10pm to 6pm. Care during school holidays is available at another site. The club employs eight staff to work with children, of whom three have relevant qualifications at level 3 and two have relevant qualifications at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Staff spoke with the inspector about the leadership and management of the setting. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision. n The inspector spoke with the manager to find out how practitioners seek children's views and engage them in the planning of activities.

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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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