St Barnabas Out of School Club

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Unique reference number EY319323 Inspection date 07/10/2008 Inspector Tony Anderson

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Setting address St. Barnabas C of E Primary School, Jubilee Terrace, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 4YZ Telephone number 01904 653 323 Email stbarnabas@york.gov.uk Type of setting Childcare on non-domestic premises This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

St Barnabas Out of School Club is situated within St Barnabas C of E Primary School and is open to a maximum of 24 children in the age range of four years to under eight years. The areas covered by the registration are the dining hall, the main school hall and the entrance/reception area. The out of school club operates from 15.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday during term time and from 08.00 to 18.00 during school holidays. Children also have supervised access to the school playground and wildlife area to support their play and enjoyment.

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Description of the setting

The out of school club is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The club employs suitably qualified staff.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The club has a warm and friendly atmosphere for relaxation and play and there is a range of appropriate toys and activities. However, the last inspection’s recommendation to increase the opportunities for children to learn more about the wider world has only partially been addressed, therefore, progress since the last inspection is satisfactory. The management do not keep formal records of children’s developing skills and aptitudes, and meetings to discuss their progress and personal development with staff at the main feeder school are infrequent. Some arrangements concerned with children’s welfare and self evaluation are not sufficiently robust, although parental support for the club is good and staff are always happy to discuss any emerging issues or to offer advice. The club continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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