High 5 Breakfast & AfterSchool Club Bickleigh Down Primary

Down Primary

Unique reference number (URN): 2849029 Address: Bickleigh Down C of E Primary School, Woolwell Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 7JW Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 12/06/2025 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Sports Coaches South West 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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Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard

Physical activity, making healthy choices and fun are at the heart of what the club stands for. Leaders and staff expertly plan activities that are inviting and support children to socialise with their friends as they enjoy physical activities. Staff place a great emphasis on supporting all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those at different developmental stages, to have opportunities to take part in new activities and learn new skills. For example, older children help the younger children to develop their skills in football games. They show great enthusiasm and support each other with pride and enjoyment.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard

Staff are highly attuned to children. They respond swiftly to their wants and needs. Staff offer children regular reminders about how to keep themselves safe. Staff have a detailed knowledge of the children attending. They constantly check in with them to ensure they feel happy and safe. Staff celebrate children's achievements. For example, children gain reward stickers for making positive choices and trying new things. Leaders and staff provide healthy and nutritious snacks which children enjoy when they arrive at the club. They have regular breaks for snacks to support their energy levels. Water is always on hand so children stay hydrated.

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Inclusion Strong standard

Leaders and staff plan a safe and secure environment that takes individual children's needs into consideration. They ensure all children have fun and thoroughly enjoy their time at the club. Staff spend time talking to children about how they are feeling after their day at school to ensure all children feel comfortable and happy. They are constantly on hand to offer kind words and advice. As a result, all children join in with the activities on offer and gain a sense of achievement.

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Expected standard

Leaders ensure they have highly qualified staff with a secure understanding of how to support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may face barriers to engagement. This helps children to receive the support they need. Staff confidently adapt the resources available to them and plan activities to support children's individual needs. For example, they offer children quiet spaces where they can rest, reflect and manage their feelings. Leaders and staff are dedicated to helping all children take ownership and be part of the club's community, where they feel a deep sense of belonging.

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

Leaders are highly committed to providing children and families with an excellent service. They complete rigorous checks to ensure that all staff working at the club are suitable and qualified for their role. Leaders continually evaluate and reflect on the experiences they offer to children and families to ensure they enjoy high-quality activities. They have identified the need to support staff to adapt activities when they notice children becoming distracted to consistently support positive behaviour. Although this is being addressed, it is not yet fully embedded throughout the club. Leaders involve staff in regularly reviewing the services they provide to ensure they meet all children's needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They imaginatively involve children in making decisions about what they want to do at the club. For example, they have introduced a wheel that children

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

eagerly spin to decide on popular activities.

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

The dedicated staff say they love working at the club. They feel highly valued as members of the team. Leaders fully appreciate the individual skills that staff use to great advantage, encouraging children to take part in activities.

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

Leaders regularly meet with staff to check on their wellbeing and ensure they have the support and resources they need to run the club successfully. They ensure all staff complete mandatory training so that children are kept safe and secure when they attend the club. Leaders encourage staff to continue to develop their skills and expertise so they continually bring fresh ideas and knowledge to the team. In addition, staff value opportunities to learn from staff at other venues who share their expertise.

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

Partnerships with parents and carers and the host school staff are extremely positive. There is an excellent system for sharing important information that enables the club to run smoothly. For example, parents have access to a online messaging group that ensures staff receive any updated information immediately. Parents say that this is invaluable and ensures that they can feel confident and assured that their children are safe and well cared for.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

The positive and trusting relationships staff form with children supports children's wellbeing and sense of security. Children get along well together. They typically share and take turns during activities. Staff are positive role models and treat children with kindness and respect. As a result, older children show care towards the younger members of the club. They help them to find resources and help them to learn new skills.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Children are familiar with the routines of the club and feel secure. Staff understand that following physical activity, children need some time to rest and come together to chat. For example, children relax together in a shady area after playing football on a hot day. They enjoy quizzes and listen to music as they relax with staff.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

There is a great sense of belonging at the club and, overall, children behave well. They respect staff and understand why they need to follow the club's rules. However, at times, staff do not respond quickly enough when they see children becoming distracted during group times. This leads to some less positive behaviour as children become frustrated with waiting to contribute.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard

Staff plan activities thoughtfully and adapt resources when necessary. This ensures an inclusive environment for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities or barriers to their engagement. Children attend regularly and enthusiastically. Staff contact parents promptly if they have any concerns about any irregularities.

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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 thrive when they attend this well-organised and inviting club. They develop secure and trusting relationships with staff. Children arrive happily and are excited as they anticipate the wide variety of activities on offer. Friendly staff welcome children warmly, greeting them by name and asking about their day. Children settle quickly to enjoy a sociable snack time, chatting to staff and each other. Staff engage in discussions with children about their experiences. They know children extremely well and there are back- and-forth friendly jokes.

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

Children show positive attitudes and enjoyment as they take part in group activities, such as doing magic tricks and making animal shapes from balloons. They watch carefully as staff demonstrate different techniques and persevere until they make their own creations. Staff give children plenty of encouragement to have a go and develop their skills. They regularly praise children's efforts and children smile broadly as staff reward them with a 'high five' and say, 'Well done, great work.' Children laugh as they enjoy interacting with their friends and playing with their balloons. Staff are highly vigilant and always on hand to gently remind children how to play safely.

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

There is a clear focus on physical activity and enjoying being outdoors. Children relish opportunities to take part in a vast variety of sports. Staff ensure that children of all abilities, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, get the most out of all of the activities on offer. Children are active, confident and happy as they socialise with friends.

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

Children benefit enormously from opportunities to develop their creativity in the creative craft zone. Staff encourage them to follow their own ideas and develop their individual creativity. Children also benefit from quiet reflection as they draw and chat to their friends. Parents and

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Address:

Bickleigh Down C of E Primary School Woolwell Road PLYMOUTH PL6 7JW

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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Registered person: Sports Coaches South West Limited

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Address:

Register(s): EYR, CCR, VCR carers speak highly of the club. They comment that their children look forward to regularly attending.

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Next steps

Leaders should support staff to respond promptly when children become distracted during some group activities so that their behaviour remains positive and in line with the ethos of the club. Leaders should ensure continued improvement in the setting's successful work to remove barriers for children who need extra help to realise a transformational impact on all children's achievement and wellbeing.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with leaders, staff 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. Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 08:35,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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