Shirehampton Primary School - Lawrence Weston Out of School Activities

Shirehampton Primary School - Lawrence Weston Out of School Activities Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY392880 Inspection date 22/09/2009 Inspector Fiona Robinson

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Setting address Shirehampton Primary School, St. Marys Walk, BRISTOL, BS11 9RR Telephone number 01179031447 Email shirehampton.p@bristol.gov.uk Type of setting Childcare on non-domestic premises Inspection Report: Shirehampton Primary School - Lawrence Weston Out of School Activities, 22/09/2009

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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 Inspection Report: Shirehampton Primary School - Lawrence Weston Out of School Activities, 22/09/2009

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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. Inspection Report: Shirehampton Primary School - Lawrence Weston Out of School Activities, 22/09/2009

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

Shirehampton Primary School - Lawrence Weston Out of School Activities was registered in 2009. The club operates from designated areas within the school located in Shirehampton, Bristol. These areas include the main hall, music room, ICT suite, Apollo 1, cookery room, gym, outside play areas and associated facilities. The club serves children from a number of local schools in the area. There is ramped disability access to the building. Links have been established with the school.

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Description of the setting

The club is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. A maximum of 30 children may attend the club at any one time. There are currently 19 children on roll, of whom three are in the early years age group. The club is open each weekday for 39 weeks of the year between 3pm and 6pm.

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Description of the setting

Three staff are employed; two of them hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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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

The staff team are effective at promoting the children’s welfare and work hard to ensure all children are included in activities. Positive links are developing with parents and children enjoy coming to this setting because outdoor activities are well organised and fun. Manager and staff are keen to improve the quality of care and education provided. They demonstrate a satisfactory capacity to improve in the future.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the curriculum planning to show how activities can be extended to provide challenge for the children  develop the systems used to assess progress to plan children’s individual targets  widen the use of resources to support children’s indoor learning

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the early years provision

Safeguarding regulations and duties are met and policies for safeguarding are in line with requirements and reviewed. Staff have been suitably trained and the setting identifies dangers and takes steps to eliminate risk. All major aspects of safeguarding are satisfactory and staff have the skills required in a safe, supportive Inspection Report: Shirehampton Primary School - Lawrence Weston Out of School Activities, 22/09/2009

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the early years provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 environment.

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the early years provision

The setting is soundly led and managed. Staff are deployed effectively to support the children in their indoor and outdoor activities. The manager and staff are motivated to seek further improvement. Suitable plans are in place to improve the range of resources for activities and their storage. Staff demonstrate a shared commitment to develop this new setting. Self-evaluation helps to identify areas for improvement. Staff work well together as a team and regularly access relevant training courses.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents and the host school are satisfactory. The setting benefits from the use of a spacious hall and a well-planned outdoor area. Parents say their children enjoy coming to the setting. They receive clear information and are encouraged to discuss the children’s achievements when they collect them. Staff value their ideas and comments, and keep them informed of new topics and special events.

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and outcomes for children

Staff plan a satisfactory range of activities to help children learn through their play. Effective use is made of the outdoor environment to develop the children’s physical skills. Staff welcome children’s suggestions for activities, however there is a more limited choice of indoor activities. The team evaluate the work of the children and are exploring ways of recording their achievements.

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and outcomes for children

Staff have rightly identified the need to develop the curriculum planning to provide a wider range of activities. Systems are being developed to assess children’s achievements and use this information to plan future activities. Staff actively promote equality and diversity and all children are included and achieve satisfactorily. Appropriate use is made of resources to meet the needs of the children.

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and outcomes for children

Staff are developing the use of the outside play area to create an outdoor learning environment so that children’s health can be promoted effectively through physical exercise. They enjoy playing football and ball games. They also like to ride bikes and pedalled vehicles. They cooperate in team games and relationships are positive. Children are encouraged to make healthy choices at snack time, such as selecting healthy fillings for their sandwiches and fruit. They know how to keep themselves safe because staff make their expectations clear. Equality and diversity are adequately promoted and children have helped to draw up behaviour rules for the setting. Adults are good role models and make their expectations clear.

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and outcomes for children

Children are eager to play parachute games and cooperate well with one another. They enjoy painting pictures and playing table top games. Independent choices are made as they create junk models and print patterns on tee-shirts. They have more limited opportunities to use technology in the setting and there are few resources for children to use in role play situations. They are involved in fundraising for Inspection Report: Shirehampton Primary School - Lawrence Weston Out of School Activities, 22/09/2009

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 community projects and are able to express their opinions at committee meetings. Their attitudes and behaviour are satisfactory, because adults have clear expectations and provide a calm and consistent environment for the children. Overall, children are prepared soundly for life outside the school day. Inspection Report: Shirehampton Primary School - Lawrence Weston Out of School Activities, 22/09/2009

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and outcomes for children

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 3 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 Inspection Report: Shirehampton Primary School - Lawrence Weston Out of School Activities, 22/09/2009

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Stage

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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