Kidz Zone @ Robin Hood Primary School

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Unique reference number EY374619 Inspection date 14/11/2008 Inspector Edgar Hastings

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Setting address Pitmaston Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 9PP

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Telephone number 0121 464 2187 Email enquiry@robinhood.bham.sch.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

Kidz Zone opened in September 2008, and uses the main hall at Robin Hood Primary School, Hall Green, Birmingham. A maximum of 32 children may attend the before and after school club at any one time. The club is open each week day from 08:00 to 08:50 and 15:15 to 18:00 during term time. All children have access to an enclosed playground and grassed area. There are currently 21 on roll who all come from the local community and attend Robin Hood Primary School. There were no children of Early Years Foundation Stage age on roll at the time of the inspection.

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Description of the setting

The club provides support for children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, and those for whom English is an additional language. There are four members of staff employed at the club and all are appropriately qualified. Kidz Zone is registered on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and compulsory Childcare Register. There are links with the early years setting within Robin Hood School and with two other Kidz Zone Clubs. There is provision for access for the disabled throughout the areas used by the setting.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The newly opened setting has been set up by an experienced manager, who has ensured the arrangements have been carefully planned to meet the needs of all the children who attend, including those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities as well as those for whom English is an additional language. Although there are currently no children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) age group attending, careful planning in line with the EYFS framework is in place for when they do attend in the very near future. The required policies, procedures and records to meet all welfare requirements are securely in place. There are effective links with the school, and with parents for whom informative induction arrangements are made. The setting shows it has good capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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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 registration.

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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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