Branching out of school

Branching out of school

Unique reference number (URN): 2803938 Address: St. Mary's Catholic Church, Whalley Road, Sabden, Lancashire, BB7 9DZ Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 06/08/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Gemma Parsons And Diane Collinson Partnership

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders explain how they use their extensive knowledge and experience to ensure this small, before- and after-school club provides an excellent service for children and families. They discuss how children benefit from exciting opportunities that fully support their wellbeing. Leaders describe how children's play is largely focused in the extensive and outdoor area, with outings in the community enhancing their experiences further. They explain how staff promote health and active play well. Leaders have clear expectations for children's behaviour and staff's practice.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders demonstrate they are vigilant in meeting their responsibilities. They explain how they keep children safe and understand their role to support staff, children and families. Leaders explain there is a thoughtful and caring approach to help staff to develop and flourish in their professional and personal lives. They discuss how staff training is relevant and tailored to enhance staff's strengths, develop their knowledge and to anticipate and support the needs of children.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders describe how they make thoughtful adaptations to activities and routines. They explain there is focus on a collaborative approach, so that children with barriers to their engagement or wellbeing benefit from holistic support. Leaders liaise with parents and carers, class teachers and other professionals involved in children's care. They explain how staff form and maintain professional working relationships with schools that children attend, to support the continuity of their care. Leaders are reflective of the provision. They demonstrate dedication to continual improvement and having children's best interests firmly in mind.

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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:

St. Mary's Catholic Church Whalley Road Sabden Lancashire BB7 9DZ

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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Registered person: Gemma Parsons And Diane Collinson Partnership

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Address:

Operating hours: Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 09:00,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday : 15:30 - 17:30

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke to leaders, staff, children, parents and carers 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.

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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 evaluate and grade only leadership and governance, as there is no reliable evidence from other evaluation areas through which to assess the impact on children.

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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. 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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