The Willows Out of School Club

The Willows Out of School Club

Unique reference number (URN): EY382906 Address: The Willows Out of School Club, The Weatheralls Primary School, Pratt Street, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5BH Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 29/09/2008 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Seal, David George

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Safeguarding standards met

The safeguarding standards are met. This means that leaders and/or those responsible for governance and oversight fulfil their specific responsibilities and have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed. As a result, children are made safer and feel safe.

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How we evaluate safeguarding

When we inspect settings for safeguarding, they can have the following outcomes:

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How we evaluate safeguarding

Met: The setting has an open and positive culture of safeguarding. Not met: The setting has not created an open and positive culture of safeguarding. Not all legal requirements are met.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Children are happy to attend the club and enjoy engaging in a range of different activities. Staff provide clear rules and boundaries at the club, which are consistent and secure children's understanding of their expectations. Children demonstrate their excellent behaviour skills as they enter the club, put their belongings away and sit down for a snack. Additionally, older children support their younger peers during activities, demonstrating their empathy and understanding of others. Children play together in small groups and are respectful of boundaries and others' personal space, demonstrating secure social skills and respect for peers. Staff have close relationships with children and are always available to listen to and support them when needed. They help children develop their social interactions and make suggestions to help them compromise and negotiate.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Staff monitor children's attendance closely and work with families and local schools to provide support, where needed, helping keep children safe.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Children learn how to keep themselves safe. Staff gently implement rules, such as sitting during snack times or not rocking in chairs, and explain to children how this helps them stay safe. Additionally, children learn about online safety and how to keep themselves safe in and out of the setting. Children access a range of physical opportunities and learn how these experiences impact their bodies. However, opportunities to develop children's understanding of physical health are not always consistent.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Staff at the club know children well. They spend time with new children, getting to know them and understanding their likes and interests. Staff offer open communication to help children talk and share their worries, which helps them feel valued and supported in recognising their emotions and feelings. Staff provide care to all children. Those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, in particular, are supported well, and staff take time to teach children about respect and understanding. For example, children begin to understand why some of their peers may need a quiet space to relax and demonstrate this through their interactions.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Staff provide visits to the setting before starting for all children. This helps them become familiar with the club's environment, and they settle quickly. Additionally, staff talk to parents before children start, gathering information and identifying any additional needs effectively. They adapt their practice to meet the needs of all children and are aware of available funding to support children when needed.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Staff have effective partnerships with the local school and work closely with them, sharing information to better support children in their care. They monitor children's care needs and adapt their practice accordingly to ensure children are safe and happy. Staff attend professional development opportunities to develop and extend their knowledge and understanding of special educational needs and/or disabilities. Their passion for this area is demonstrated as they share their future plans to develop this even further through training opportunities.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Staff feel supported and valued in their roles, and this supports their passion for developing their professional skills and knowledge. The management team conducts regular supervision of all staff and checks their ongoing suitability. Staff seek out opportunities to extend their skills through training and professional development, ensuring a high standard of care for all children. The management team has reflected on staff's passion for developing their knowledge of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and has planned further professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge, thereby strengthening the care they provide to children with SEND.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders have a clear understanding of the strengths of the setting, such as partnership working and open communication with children, to help them feel safe and happy. They are passionate about meeting children's needs and ensuring they have a fun time at the club. Leaders consistently look for ways to improve and extend in line with children's interests, such as introducing new activities and talking to children about what they enjoy. This helps to provide a fun and stimulating environment, where children are happy.

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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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What it's like to be a child at this setting

Children arrive at the club happy and quickly put away their belongings and find an activity of their choosing. Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, reducing barriers to learning. Older children support their younger peers, welcoming them into the club and inviting them to join their play. Children demonstrate their strong friendships as they play together, engaging in make-believe play as they explore and play with small figures.

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Address:

The Willows Out of School Club The Weatheralls Primary School Pratt Street Soham Ely Children thoroughly enjoy craft activities. For instance, they show good levels of engagement as they decorate jars and explore clay. Younger children develop fine motor skills and strength as they manipulate the dough. Staff provide learning opportunities integrated into children's play, helping them develop a positive attitude towards their learning and development.

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Address:

Children have strong relationships with staff as they talk, share memories from home and engage in conversation. Staff prioritise children's wellbeing, ensuring there is always a safe space for children to talk and share their concerns. This helps provide a safe environment for children, where they know they will be well cared for. Photos are displayed within the setting to celebrate children and help develop a sense of belonging. Staff know children well and understand their unique personalities, helping provide tailored care for each child.

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Next steps

Leaders should strengthen the consistency of opportunities for children to learn about their physical health.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with staff, parents and children during the inspection.

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About this inspection

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. Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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About this inspection

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday : 07:30 - 08:40,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday : 15:00 - 18:00

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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

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Urgent improvement

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