Quackers Out of School Club

Quackers Out of School Club

Unique reference number (URN): 2772642 Address: Booker Hill Combined School, Field Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4LR Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 15/01/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Quackers Day Nursery Limited

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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 typically demonstrate positive behaviour and show high levels of respect towards staff and their peers. They are kind, caring and considerate, treating one another with warmth and understanding. Children respond well to the high expectations set within the club and follow the daily routines confidently. They work alongside staff to uphold these expectations, contributing to a calm and purposeful atmosphere.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

The environment is positive and nurturing, with children enjoying a wide range of activities that they can choose independently. This autonomy supports their engagement and helps maintain focus. Staff and children understand one another well, creating a seamless and settled environment, where everyone knows their role. Children take pride in completing tasks, showing responsibility, teamwork and strong communication skills.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Staff sensitively remind older children about the importance of arriving on time for their safety and wellbeing. Although attendance is optional, children are enthusiastic about coming to the club and value the friendships they have formed. The variety of activities offered ensures all children remain engaged, whether through football, singing, sports or exploring the outdoor space. These opportunities allow children to release energy, relax after school and maintain positive behaviour. Children clearly enjoy their time at the club.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Care routines are well established and effective. Mealtimes run smoothly and provide children with healthy, balanced options, such as fruit, cheese and nutritious snacks. Although staff create a calm, respectful atmosphere, where children eat safely, they do not consistently promote children's awareness of healthy habits, including healthy eating. Children play an active role in the running of the setting, helping with routines and developing independence. Outdoor play is prioritised to support physical development, giving children space to run, kick balls safely and release energy after the school day. Personal safety is promoted through clear boundaries and well-supervised activities.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Children wash and dry their hands independently, follow good hygiene practices and have access to drinking water throughout the session. Staff support children to manage their emotions sensitively, responding at the child's level and helping them understand and regulate their feelings through calm explanations and reasoning. Children form secure attachments with staff, including less-regular team members, and feel confident to talk, share worries and seek help. They enjoy attending the club, value the choice of activities and appreciate the 'yummy food'. Staff encourage independence and life skills. After a long school day, children benefit from relaxed time outdoors or quiet creative play, helping them unwind and supporting their mental wellbeing.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Children's individual needs are identified as soon as they join the club, ensuring support is planned from the outset. The club works effectively in partnership with parents, the school's special educational needs coordinator and other professionals. Support plans are reviewed regularly for children who have them, however, staff do not always use these plans to inform their practice. Staff build positive, trusting relationships with all adults involved in the child's care. They make appropriate, reasonable adjustments when required. These include adapting activities, supporting dietary requirements, offering sensory resources, providing quiet spaces and delivering one-to-one support to promote children's social development.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Children's preferences and key information about them are shared with staff and reviewed termly. Leaders reduce barriers to children's learning by understanding each child's needs, offering familiar resources, and preparing children for routines and transitions. Any additional funding will be used to help meet children's needs. Leaders recognise that children known to social care may require additional support and follow professional guidance to ensure continuity of care.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders generally have a clear and accurate oversight of the setting and its priorities for development. For example, they recognise the value of creating a more personalised space to display children's work and celebrate their achievements, while also understanding the limitations of operating within a shared school environment. Staff are well supported in their roles and receive regular coaching, including regular supervision sessions and wellbeing check ins. This helps staff feel confident and equipped to carry out their responsibilities effectively.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Training opportunities are relevant and tailored to staff roles. This helps to maintain high expectations and professionalism across the provision. This contributes to the smooth running of the club and ensures children's care remains central to practice. Leaders use feedback and reflect on how to improve everyday practice. Parental engagement is developing well, and leaders have already identified practical ways to strengthen this further.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders use ongoing analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of the provision and adopt a reflective approach to drive improvements. They are committed to delivering high-quality practice, ensuring the setting continues to develop, providing children with a safe, engaging and well-led environment.

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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

Being a child at this setting means entering a space filled with curiosity, friendship and joyful exploration. Children eagerly dig in the mud to find worms, comparing their shapes and sizes with excitement. Others immerse themselves in building intricate constructions, sharing ideas and celebrating each other's creations. Indoors, children chat happily as they mould play dough, tell stories and use their imaginations freely. Outdoors, children choose to burn off energy playing football, showing teamwork and awareness of others as they pass the ball and celebrate goals together. Nearby, other children elect to sing enthusiastically

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Address:

Booker Hill Combined School while drawing treasure maps, leading imaginative hunts across the outdoor space. Children show genuine kindness and comfort one another when someone is hurt, and often resolve small disagreements independently.

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Address:

Children take pride in helping with routines, such as setting the table for snack with good manners and growing independence. They enjoy healthy food and feel trusted to make choices about what they eat and what they play with. The environment feels safe and emotionally secure, giving children confidence to express their feelings. Staff respond calmly, helping them understand and work through worries or frustrations. Children talk openly with staff, who listen attentively and join in their play. They feel valued when staff show enthusiasm for their creations and offer praise that boosts their confidence. Children follow instructions respectfully and enjoy the mutual trust that exists between them and the adults. Throughout the session, children make their own choices, explore freely and engage in activities that genuinely interest them. Whether running, singing, crafting or relaxing, children feel happy, supported and excited to return each day.

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Next steps

Leaders should strengthen how children's individual needs are shared so that they are consistently supported. Leaders should develop children's awareness of healthy habits, including healthy eating.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the manager, practitioners, the special educational needs coordinator 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. Field Road High Wycombe HP12 4LR Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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About this inspection

Registered person: Quackers Day Nursery Limited

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About this inspection

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 08:10,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:15 - 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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Urgent improvement

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