Big Stars Play Club

Big Stars Play Club

Unique reference number (URN): 2780049 Address: Parish Church Of St. Chad, Hazeldene Road, Manchester, M40 3GL Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 21/03/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: The Little Stars Private 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

Leaders have high expectations for children's behaviour and staff have created a culture of empathy, kindness and respect, with clear and consistent routines established. Staff talk to children about how they are feeling and allow ample time for discussion and validation. Children are forming close friendships and are demonstrating positive attitudes to following the club rules and expectations.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Regular attendance is promoted and monitored. Leaders recognise that this helps children to form good habits for their future, and they work closely with parents to support this. Any absences are recorded and closely monitored, and parents are encouraged to adhere to set arrival times to ensure a consistent routine is embedded for the children.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Children are valued by the staff, and their ideas and opinions are listened to. Children display compassion for others and kindness. Any minor disagreements are solved quickly, and children are eager to help one another. Older children are given consistent reminders to consider their younger friends when playing on the swings and their self-awareness is developing. Children receive praise for their efforts and they are all willing to tidy up before snack time, showing respect for the club and its values.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Leaders have implemented procedures to ensure that children's wellbeing is effectively promoted. They have created a warm and familiar environment for all children attending the club, where they feel safe, welcomed and included. Policies are in place to protect their welfare, and leaders work closely with parents to develop a positive culture that promotes regular communication and information-sharing.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Hygiene practices are robust, with children independently washing their hands and managing aspects of their own self-care with minimal prompts. Healthy eating and good oral health are promoted through daily routines and discussion, and children brush their teeth while at the setting. This could be further developed by working with parents to strengthen consistency of healthy practices, including adherence to nutritional guidance for packed lunches.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard

Staff teach children to manage their own risks safely, offering gentle reminders, when needed, such as when swinging near others or climbing higher sections of the climbing frame. Children are supported to understand the reasons behind safety expectations and are given appropriate freedom and autonomy to make their own decisions. As a result, children are developing confidence, independence and awareness of risk. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, form secure attachments and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the setting.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Leaders work closely with local schools and parents to ensure effective support is in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Care plans are followed meticulously and staff know how best to keep children with SEND safe and supported in order for them to make the best possible progress. This includes regular review of individual needs and consistent communication between all stakeholders to ensure provision remains appropriate and responsive.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Designated leaders have undertaken relevant training to develop their knowledge and cascade this to the team. This has led to improved strategies for supporting children with SEND in the club and consistency across the team. Staff are confident in recognising children's emerging needs, making sure that through communication with parents and other professionals, they receive effective and timely support. This ensures early identification and swift action, where additional support is required.

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Inclusion Expected standard

Parents speak highly of the club and the support they receive. Leaders are committed to ensuring any barriers children face are swiftly identified and removed. Focused support and intervention are in place for those children that need it the most, ensuring equity of access and opportunity. As a result, children with SEND are well supported to participate fully, feel secure and make strong progress in their personal development.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders are reflective and clearly identify areas for future development, recognising that there is always work to do to further strengthen practice and enhance the quality of care for all children who attend. Their self-evaluation identifies key strengths, including strong community links and positive partnerships with parents, which support consistency and trust across the setting.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders have established secure relationships with local primary schools and ensure effective handovers for children attending the after-school provision. However, there is currently limited joint working with schools and parents around the risks associated with digital technology. This gap means opportunities to strengthen children's online safety are not yet fully maximised, particularly in relation to consistent messaging about safe use of devices, screen time and parental controls.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Staff wellbeing and support are prioritised, and leaders maintain an open-door policy that encourages staff to raise any concerns in a supportive environment. A structured programme of regular supervision provides opportunities to discuss practice, reflect on provision and consider career progression. In addition, all staff have access to ongoing professional development, which is supporting continuous improvement in practice and enhancing the quality of care provided to children. As a result, staff feel supported and are well placed to continue improving outcomes for children.

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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 demonstrate confidence and enthusiasm at this welcoming out-of-school and holiday club. Staff are calm and nurturing and know the individual children well. Children form secure bonds with staff, and purposeful rules and routines have been implemented. This clear guidance supports children to learn boundaries and expectations.

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

Children display high levels of engagement in the activities provided, and their interests are sustained for long periods. For instance, children show intense concentration as they play with small-world sea-life creatures in cornflour mixed with water, talking about the different

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Address:

Parish Church Of St. Chad features and habitats of the animals. Children make choices about the activities they would like to take part in, and the equipment they want to play on. Leaders incorporate children's interests at every opportunity. For instance, after observing a recent election, children now have a council and take votes on who should be their 'student speaker' to voice their wishes to the club leaders. This system allows for all children's voices to be heard, even those that are less confident to express themselves directly.

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Address:

Leaders have implemented a consistent, yet flexible routine in the club that allows for freedom of choice and collaborative play. Nothing is rushed and children's social skills are developing swiftly through natural interactions. They are observed working together and problem-solving. Partnerships with parents and the local schools are well established. The regular 2-way communication ensures parents are well informed about their children's experiences and leaders operate an open-door policy for any concerns or feedback.

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Next steps

Leaders should strengthen their approach to online safety and further improve how they work with parents and partner schools to implement a robust, consistent strategy for keeping children safe online. Leaders should strengthen arrangements for the promotion of healthy eating and oral health by supporting parents to adhere to nutritional guidance, when sending packed lunches and drinks from home.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with leaders, staff and children during this 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. Hazeldene Road Manchester M40 3GL Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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About this inspection

Registered person: The Little Stars Private Day Nursery Limited

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About this inspection

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 08:50,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:30 - 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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