ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Ludlow Junior School

ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Ludlow Junior School

Unique reference number (URN): 2821166 Address: Ludlow Junior School, Peveril Road, Southampton, SO19 2DW Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 17/12/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Active Me 360 C.I.C.

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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 Strong standard

Children's behaviour is impeccable. They ensure everyone feels included, take turns and share. For example, they raise their hands to speak and listen to each other. All children demonstrate kindness and respect towards each other and the staff. They follow the rules and expectations with ease. Staff consistently follow behaviour management policies and procedures. For example, they use 'praise points' and a colour scheme for children to understand the behaviour expectations. Staff use positive reinforcement and constant praise, which has a positive effect on the children. They give children time to make the right decisions. Children have a positive attitude to the wealth of opportunities on offer.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard

Children follow instructions that are clearly directed by the provision lead. Staff remind children of the rules, they listen attentively and show they understand what is expected of them. For example, children can explain in detail the lockdown procedure and what to do in a fire drill. Children understand the importance of keeping themselves safe.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard

Leaders communicate to the children about the structure of the day in a range of ways, to ensure all children understand and feel included. Children follow these well-established routines with ease. Leaders also explain what activities are on offer. These are thoughtfully planned to engage, motivate and inspire the children. For example, leaders have themed the activities around having 'superpower'.

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Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard

Leaders rigorously monitor attendance. For example, they complete a 'child no show tracker'. Leaders will contact families and look for trends in absence. They follow policies and procedures to ensure children's welfare is paramount. All policies and procedures are continuously reviewed, with adaptions made, when necessary, to meet the needs of the children, families and staff.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard

Leaders prioritise children's welfare and wellbeing. Staff encourage children to discuss their own wants, needs and emotions. They hold meaningful conversations. Staff understand the needs of the children and how they can support them. They know the families well and are highly responsive to the varying needs and changes in circumstances. Staff regularly check in with the children, making sure they are ok and adapt the activities to best suit them. They do well to encourage participation for all children. Staff have built successful trusting relationships with the children. This helps children to feel happy, safe and secure in this out- of-school provision.

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard

Children have constant access to outdoors, where they enjoy the fresh air and exercise. Staff plan exciting activities, which promotes a love for staying active and working as a team. For example, they join in with tag games and sports. All children happily join in with the activities on offer, showing kindness, respect and care towards each other. Children show great enjoyment, when participating in these activities. Staff quickly and sufficiently make adaptions to ensure activities are accessible for all. Staff encourage children to follow good healthy habits. They educate children on the importance and understanding of living a healthy lifestyle. For example, they learn about the different food groups and the percentages of each food group that should be on your 'eat well plate'. Children fully engage in these experiences. They answer questions to show their knowledge and understanding on the topic. Children then take what they have learned to

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Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard

make their own 'eat well plate'. This demonstrates their understanding is secure as well as being a fun activity. They follow good hygiene practices and understand the importance of washing their hands before eating. Children also stay hydrated by drinking water, particularly when the weather is hot.

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Inclusion Strong standard

The out-of-school provision provides excellent opportunities for children within the community. For example, they are part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. They also provide free of charge care for children aged 4 years and are in Reception. This allows all children to attend their provision and receive high standards of care while enjoying new prospects.

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Inclusion Strong standard

Children with barriers to their learning join in with all the activities on offer. Staff have extensive knowledge of how to support these children and consistently meet their needs. For example, children have access to an area where they can regulate their emotions, rest and take time away from the other children. Staff communicate with these children well. Many staff members have completed qualifications in special educational needs and/or disabilities. They show they have a secure understanding of how to adapt their practice to support these children. This out-of-school provision is extremely inclusive.

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Inclusion Strong standard

Inclusivity is one of the '7 pillars' to this company's values. Staff receive dedicated training to ensure inclusion within their setting. They promote this constantly. Staff encourage children to include each other, which they do with ease. Leaders gain information about the child prior to attending the provision. They take pride in building relationships with families to ensure children's needs are effectively met.

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

Leaders are highly impressive and are having a significant impact on the quality of the provision. They are always looking for ways to improve, adapt and develop to be the best it can be. They fully embed their visions and values into their staff, who actively promote this throughout every session. For example, their values are safety, trust, aspiration, empowerment, community, inclusive and vitality. Children receive rewards for demonstrating these attributes. Staff focus on each individual child and celebrate their uniqueness. They know the children very well. Staff are always ensuring that every part of the day is inclusive for all.

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Leadership and governance Strong standard

Staff receive a rich range of professional development opportunities. Training is frequent and delivered in many forms, to ensure it meets the needs for all. Staff have received training on positive reinforcement, practical coaching sessions, safeguarding, inclusion and ensuring children feel valued. They receive an impressive induction into the company. This is to ensure staff provide the best possible care and they actively follow policies and procedures. Staff feel extremely supported and get opportunities to progress in their career. Parents are extremely happy with the provision in place. The children are always asking to return and enjoy the social experiences with their friends. Parents have a good relationship with leaders, where there is constant communication.

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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 enjoy attending this out-of-school provision and eagerly join in with the highly stimulating activities on offer. They settle quickly, interacting with their peers and staff with great enthusiasm. Children are friendly, respectful and considerate towards each other, which staff continuously model. The environment is calm, welcoming and extremely inclusive for all. Each individual child is celebrated for their own achievements and children show pride in themselves. They have a sense of belonging and feel valued.

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

Children know how to keep themselves safe in the provision. For example, they understand the importance of following the rules and follow safety procedures. Children join in with all the activities on offer, giving their best efforts. For example, they participate in team sports, such as football and netball. Children work well together and relish the opportunities to socialise. They are kind and show respect. For example, they invite children into their play and support them. Children have great social skills.

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

Children show understanding of the provision's fully embedded values. These are safety, trust, aspiration, empowerment, community, inclusive and vitality. For example, children have a go, try their best, help others, include each other, stay safe and have high levels of energy. Children confidently join in with the activities on offer and will seek support from staff when needed. They assertively express their wants and needs, demonstrating their fantastic communication skills. They have built secure relationships with the staff.

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Next steps

Leaders should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on sharing their practice externally to support system-wide improvement.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with 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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Address:

Ludlow Junior School Peveril Road Southampton SO19 2DW

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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 17:00

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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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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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