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Barton Club

Inspected 25 Nov 2025 · URN 2741808

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Summary

No overall grade in this framework

Lois Hulley

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  • Framework verified

    Report card

  • Group verified

    Stretton, Joanne

  • Inspection datesingle source

    25 Nov 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Lois Hulley

  • Postcode verified

    M32 9TG

  • Name on report verified

    Barton Club

  • URN verified

    2741808

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+75Very positivemore positive than 54% of reports of this type

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Praiseeffectivelysuccessfullyskilfullyknowledgeableclearaccurate

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FindingsLeadershipWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings33w0
  • Leadership181w+75
  • What needs to improve61w0

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No standout praise found.

Concerns

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No strong criticism found.

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Pages
5
Words of findings
275
shorter than usual (typical 1698)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 38, typical 43
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
2
typical 3
Hedged sentences
0%
“some”, “not always”, “most”…

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Findings 5%Leadership 29%What needs to improve 10%About the inspection 56%

Full report text

Barton Club

Unique reference number (URN): 2741808 Address: Barton Clough Primary School, Audley Avenue, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9TG Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 11/07/2023 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Stretton, Joanne

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The club is effectively led and managed. Leaders successfully meet statutory requirements, and staff have a clear understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities. The arrangements for first aid are appropriate. Health and safety issues are carefully managed. Leaders skilfully impart their vision for a fully inclusive setting. For example, they understand the importance of valuing and respecting all children's needs and abilities. Leaders understand the importance of making adaptations where needed to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders are knowledgeable about the importance of supporting children's social, emotional and mental health and plan to create a routine that supports children to unwind and relax after school. There is an outdoor area to provide fresh air and the opportunity for children to explore a range of equipment. Leaders have an accurate view of the quality of the setting and effectively identify areas for development. They have a training programme in place to provide staff with relevant training to help them carry out their roles. Leaders plan to offer a range of events to engage parents and/or carers and the community.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Address:

Barton Clough Primary School, Audley Avenue Stretford Manchester M32 9TG

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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:00 - 17:45

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the manager, deputy manager and playworkers during the inspection.

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About this inspection

There were no early years children present and/or on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment, and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors only evaluate and grade leadership and governance as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess the impact on children of other evaluation areas.

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care.

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Urgent improvement

services providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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