Busy Lizzies Kids Club

Inspection of Busy Lizzies Kids Club C/o Bengeo Primary School, The Avenue, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 3DX

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This provision meets requirements

Staff warmly welcome children into club. They provide a wide range of activities for children to be active and creative. Children enjoy exploring outdoor activities, to practise their physical skills in various ways. Children learn to play friendly and competitive team games, such as football. This helps children to play cooperatively and form positive relationships with both staff and peers.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff help children to regulate their feelings. They teach children how to relax and control their breathing through 'mindfulness sessions'. Staff demonstrate how children can take deep breaths in and out and encourage their participation. Children listen carefully and pay attention when staff give instructions. This helps children to feel supported by staff, who show genuine interests in their experiences.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are polite to visitors and staff. They learn how to be kind to one another as staff nurture their interests. Staff provide children with quiet spaces to motivate their learning and read books. This helps children to behave well and feel secure in a positive environment. From this, children engage in stimulating experiences at club and build confidence in their abilities.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and staff place children's safety at the centre of practice. They implement robust procedures to organise themselves effectively and maintain supervision at all times. Regular risk assessments are completed to ensure the environment is secure and children can make smooth transitions. From this, staff remind children of safety rules, so they understand how to play in a safe environment. n Leaders and staff have a clear vision for the club. They reflect on children's learning opportunities to build on their interests. Children's experiences are evaluated in the provision and staff know children exceptionally well. Staff build on what they know about children to plan activities. This helps to engage children in play and develop meaningful interactions with one another. n Leaders and staff provide children with a range of nutritious snacks and meals to meet their individual needs. Staff encourage children to make healthy choices

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and adopt a healthy lifestyle. Children have a healthy afternoon snack and hot meal. Staff role model to children how to follow a good hygiene routine. Children know when to wash their hands, developing their hygiene skills. From this, children carry out self-care activities to build their independence. n Staff share that they feel well supported in their roles and leaders provide training to enhance their professional development. They receive regular

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29 September 2025 supervisions and staff meetings, to effectively work closely together. Staff feel confident to discuss any concerns, understanding their responsibility to prioritise children at every opportunity. n Children enjoy constructing and creating objects with playdough. Staff role model and use visuals to support children's learning experiences. For example, they carefully guide children step-by-step, how to use their hands to roll playdough into different shapes. Children deeply engage and pay close attention to what they see and copy this. Staff positively praise children for their efforts, building confidence in their abilities. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive, and the range of activities offered at the club. They comment that leaders and staff are readily available to discuss their children's experiences. Parents share that children's individual needs are well considered by staff that help to build their learning. Parents feel

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happy and confident, as they report that children enjoy their time at club. n Leaders and staff have built positive relationships with the school. They work closely together to share information and support children's individual needs. Staff are responsive and caring, ensuring children are provided with extra support when needed. Leaders and staff prioritise transitions, having a shared ethos with the school to provide continuity of care.

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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 EY484542 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10399652 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 68 Number of children on roll 286 Name of registered person Busy Lizzies Kids Club Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01992 304477 Date of previous inspection 10 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Busy Lizzies Kids Club registered in 2014. The setting employs 15 members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The setting opens Monday to Friday from 7.45am until 9am and from 3:15pm until 6pm Monday to Thursday, and from 3:15pm until 5:15pm on Friday, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector was given a tour of the areas used by the club and discussed the safety and security of the premises. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Leaders provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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29 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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29 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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