BOSH 4

BOSH4 - St. Hilda's OSH Club Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY390159 Inspection date 13/10/2009 Inspector Barbara Christine Wearing

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Setting address St Hilda's C of E Primary School, Warwick Road South, Firswood, M16 0EX Telephone number 07824636435 Email bosh4@boshonline.com Type of setting Childcare on non-domestic premises to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 08456 404040, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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 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

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action 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

Bosh 4 St Hilda's OSH club was registered in 2009. It operates from St Hilda's primary school in Firswood an area of Trafford. Children have access to the school hall, a classroom and a library area. There are secure outdoor play areas in the school. The club is owned by BOSH a limited company who operate other provisions in the area. The club serves children who attend the primary school and St Teresa's primary school in the local area.

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Description of the setting

The club is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Registers. A maximum of 40 children between the ages of three and eleven years may attend at any one time, of whom no more than 15 may be in the early years age range. There are currently 15 children on role in the early years age range who attend for varying sessions.

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Description of the setting

The club operates before school from 7.45am until school starts and after school from 3.15pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday term time only. The club supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Well organised and comprehensive policies, procedures and records are in place which ensure that children's individual needs are known and met and their well being is promoted. Systems for observation, assessment and planning are in their infancy. When children engage in free play between the indoor and outdoor play areas, they are busy and become engrossed in their play. However, the organisation of the beginning of the session results in children becoming restless. Staff within the club work with parents, children and Sure Start to identify areas for continual improvement and develop the provision in response to their views and wishes.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 review the organisation of the beginning of the session to ensure that children are occupied and welcomed into the group  provide a wider range of toys and resources for children to choose from  continue to develop the systems for observation, assessment and planning, ensuring that it highlights next steps in children's learning and shows how staff will support children's progress towards the early learning goals. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Robust recruitment and vetting procedures are in place to ensure the suitability of staff. A thorough induction procedure and regular staff meetings and appraisals ensure that staff have a clear understanding of the clubs policies and procedures, thereby safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. The directors work closely with the play work manager to ensure that all policies are kept up to date and that all staff are informed of changes to them. Staff are clear of their responsibilities with regard to child protection and the designated person attends regular training.

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the early years provision

Staff are deployed appropriately throughout most of the session. However, the organisation of the beginning of the session results in children becoming restless as they sit at tables waiting for their snack and then wait before they are able to go outside or access the adequate selection of toys and resources made available indoors.

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the early years provision

The club actively promotes equality of opportunity. Staff support children in accessing all resources during the play session and are sensitive to the needs of younger children, less confident children and those with disabilities. Children develop a respect for themselves and each other as staff provide positive role models to them and discuss and challenge language or comments that are offensive or re enforce stereotypes. Children are able to attend clubs within the school before they come to BOSH, allowing them to be fully included in school activities.

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the early years provision

Various systems are in place to evaluate the effectiveness of the provision in meeting outcomes for children. These incorporate the views of parents and children through the use of suggestion and worry boxes that the children have made. A thorough self evaluation has been carried out and accurately identifies strengths and areas for development.

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the early years provision

The play work manager has initiated links with staff delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in the school that the club runs from. This enables the club to compliment learning that is promoted within the school and to maintain consistency. Information regarding the club is shared with parents in a variety of ways including the notice board, newsletters, verbally, e-mails and via the club's website. Information is obtained from parents and recorded to ensure that children's individual needs are known and catered for. However, little information is gathered or recorded regarding children's starting points when they begin at the club. Feedback regarding children's development or achievements at the club and at home is given verbally. Parents views are sought and acted upon, as demonstrated by the opening of the breakfast club in response to parents requests. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Staff have begun to record observations of children and are developing a system to use these to assess children's learning and inform planning. Children are involved as they complete an 'all about me' sheet with support from staff. This shows how children are valued within the club.

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and outcomes for children

When the children are engaged in free play they are confident in making choices from the selection of activities available and become engrossed in their play. Children happily spend time playing on their own, with friends and with the support of staff. They particularly enjoy physical activities outdoors and develop excellent large muscle skills. A child carefully balances along a beam under the watchful eye of a member of staff who allows the child the freedom to develop these skills and take risks within a safe environment. Children therefore develop the confidence and desire to set themselves challenges and skills to keep themselves safe. Staff provide children with a range of fabric outdoors which children use to create a den inside a wooden barrel. While hiding in the den they demonstrated their communication skills as they chat freely to each other, using their imagination and planning where to put items in their 'house'.

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and outcomes for children

Staff take opportunities to ask children questions to extend their learning, particularly with regard to counting and colours. They ask how many children are in the den and how many times a child spins the hoop on their arm. Children develop their confidence and relationships with staff when spending time interacting with them at their chosen activity. They chat comfortably to each other about the resources they are using and staff name items in response to children's questions. Children take pride in their art work as they make pictures using marbling inks.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop habits and routines for a healthy lifestyle. Staff remind children to wash their hands before they have their snack and support them as appropriate. Children enjoy sandwiches and make healthy choices from a selection of fruit at snack time. A healthy eating policy has been introduced in response to staff and parents wishes and as a result most foods are organic and contain very little or no refined sugar. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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

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