Lydiard Millicent After School Club

Inspection of Lydiard Millicent After School Club The Victorian Building, The Butts, Lydiard Millicent, SWINDON, Wiltshire SN5 3LR

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This provision meets requirements

The warm and caring staff welcome all children to this inclusive after-school club. Staff collect children from their school classrooms. This allows staff from the club and teachers to share information on the children's day, which supports their well- being. Staff know all children well and provide a range of activities that include children's ideas and interests. For example, children enjoy building with an array of resources, arts and crafts and making intricate models using clay. Children display high levels of confidence, independence and engagement with their chosen tasks.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff actively engage with children as they play. They ask them questions and give children time to answer, promoting their critical thinking and social skills well. Children show genuine pleasure and enthusiasm when they arrive at the club. There is a happy and calm atmosphere as children talk to each other and choose what to play with. Children's behaviour is particularly good, and they understand staff's expectations of them. They are kind to each other. Children of different ages play well together. They share resources and take turns. Children develop strong bonds with staff. This helps them to feel secure.

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n Staff build strong relationships with parents. Staff keep parents up to date about the activities on offer via their newsletter. Parents praise the staff highly. They comment that their children enjoy attending the club and that there is a balance of energetic and quiet activities to suit all children. Staff gather information about children before they join. For example, staff find out about allergies, dietary requirements and any additional support that children require. This contributes to children's overall safety and well-being. n Children speak positively about the club and show a strong sense of belonging. They share that they enjoy spending time with their friends, playing in the garden and making their own sandwiches. Children are confident to talk about what they are doing. They are good communicators. n Children benefit greatly from having access to a large and secure garden. This outdoor space is well maintained and designed to meet the needs of children of

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varying ages and abilities. There is ample room for energetic activities such as hide and seek, riding scooters and engaging in sports that contribute to children's healthy growth and physical confidence. n Staff recognise that children may need calmer activities after a busy school day. They plan the environment, both indoors and outdoors, effectively to support this. For example, children enjoy quiet areas, where they socialise in small groups. Children help to keep the environment tidy. For instance, they help clear up after snack time and put toys away when they have finished playing. Children

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25 September 2025 develop a sense of responsibility. n Staff provide children with healthy snacks that include fresh fruit and vegetables, which the children enjoy. Snack time is a social occasion. Staff and children sit together and talk about the benefits of a healthy diet. Children demonstrate excellent hygiene routines, such as washing hands before meals. Staff encourage children to be physically active. They use a well-organised outdoor area in all weathers. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles. n Staff are keen to promote an awareness of diversity. They engage children in conversation about various festivals and plan interesting topics to spark their curiosity. While children are developing an awareness of the diverse world around them, their individual heritage is not visibly represented in the club. n Leaders strive to create an environment where children feel safe, secure and enjoy their time at the club. This vision is shared by the dedicated staff, whose

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collective commitment brings it to life each day. Leaders monitor staff's performance through regular supervision. Together, they identify any training needs to support staff's continued professional development. Staff access online training to enhance their knowledge and skills. This contributes to the overall high quality of children's experiences at the club.

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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 199396 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10407586 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 26 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Lydiard Millicent After School Club Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01793 772981 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

Lydiard Millicent After School Club registered in 2001. It is situated in Lydiard Millicent, Swindon. The club opens from Monday to Friday, from 3pm to 6pm, during school terms. It employs seven members of childcare staff. There are five staff members with a qualification at level 3.

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n The inspector viewed the club and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke to parents to gain their views about the club. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Leaders and the inspector completed joint observations of group activities. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working at the club.

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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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