PALS-Darwen St Joseph's Primary School

PALS-Darwen St Joseph's Primary School

Unique reference number (URN): 2868095 Address: St. Josephs RC Primary School, Darwen, Limes Avenue, Darwen, BB3 2SG Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 30/10/2025 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Play And Learn Scheme Community Interest Company

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework and ensure that children remain at the centre of decision-making. They have a clear understanding of the club's strengths and priorities for development and thoughtfully consider the impact of their actions. Effective systems are in place to monitor, evaluate and review the quality of provision. This enables leaders to identify priorities and make meaningful changes that improve children's experiences and outcomes. Together leaders and staff reflect regularly on where further improvements can be made.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders have established systems to safeguard children and ensure that safer recruitment requirements are followed. Staff complete a tailored induction and mandatory training. Leaders regularly monitor staff's continued suitability and provide feedback to support their professional development. Staff have access to a range of face-to-face and online training to support their professional development. Personalised training opportunities further develop staff knowledge and skills. Staff speak positively about the support they receive and value leaders' recognition of their individual interests and professional development needs.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders prioritise staff wellbeing and ensure that workloads are manageable. Staff have dedicated time to complete training. There are regular supervision meetings and clear procedures to seek support or raise concerns. Staff state leaders are approachable and that they feel valued and supported.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Effective partnerships with families and the host school are well established. Leaders gather detailed information from schools and parents before children attend. This includes information about individual needs. Staff use this information to identify needs early, make appropriate adjustments and reduce potential barriers to participation and wellbeing. Leaders and staff maintain positive relationships with parents and keep them informed about their children's experiences and achievements, enabling staff to provide a tailored response to individual needs.

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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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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with managers, club leads, children and the head teacher of the host school 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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Address:

St. Josephs RC Primary School, Darwen Limes Avenue Darwen BB3 2SG

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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Registered person: Play And Learn Scheme Community Interest Company

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:15 - 17:45

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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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