Pottery After School Scheme

Pottery Out of School Scheme Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 206299 Inspection date 08/02/2010 Inspector Tara Street

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Setting address Kilbourne Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1HA

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Telephone number 07973 850678 Email 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 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as

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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: 0300 123 1231 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

Pottery Out of School Scheme is run by a voluntary committee. It opened in 1996 and operates from a classroom within Pottery Primary School in Belper, Derbyshire. There are no issues which may hinder access to the premises. Children have access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area. A maximum of 24 children aged under eight years may attend the setting at any one time. The club currently takes children from four years of age and also offers care to children aged eight years to 11 years. The setting is open Monday to Friday from 3.15pm to 6.00pm term time only.

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Description of the setting

There are currently 42 children on roll. Of these, 17 are under eight years and of these three are within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The setting is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the setting

There are five members of staff, including the manager, who work directly with the children. Of these, two hold an appropriate level three qualification in early years, one holds a level two qualification. The setting receives support from the local authority.

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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

Children are cared for in a warm and relaxed environment. Staff meet children’s individual developmental needs appropriately and promote most aspects of children’s welfare and learning successfully. However, systematic observation, assessment and planning systems have not been established as required by the Early Years Foundation Stage. Whilst the club shows satisfactory capacity to improve overall, planning for improvement, including processes of self evaluation are not yet fully developed. As a result, some of the records required for the safe and efficient management of the provision are not fully in place.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 maintain a record of identified aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, including when and by whom they have been checked (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 12/02/2010

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further?

 implement systematic observation and assessments which monitor children’s progress towards the early learning goals, identify next steps in learning and inform the planning process. (Organisation) 28/02/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 promote the good health of children by regularly providing a healthy, balanced and nutritious choice of snacks  update policies and procedures to ensure they are fully in line with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage  extend systems for effectively monitoring the provision and outcomes through regular quality checks and self assessment, leading to clear identification of targets for further improvement.

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the early years provision

Staff have a secure understanding of the setting’s safeguarding children procedures, which helps to protect children from harm and neglect. They clearly understand their role in reporting any concerns. Staff members are appropriately qualified and deployed to provide sufficient levels of support for all the children attending. There is a clear recruitment policy in place, which ensures all staff who are employed are vetted for their suitability and undergo a sound induction process. Most records, policies and procedures that support the setting to promote positive outcomes for children are well maintained. However, these have not been updated to ensure they fully reflect the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. Regular risk assessments ensure hazards are reduced and staff follow a clear site security policy to ensure children can play safely and enjoy their time at the setting. However, no record is maintained of these regular checks or

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the early years provision

when and by whom they have been made which is a requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Resources, including staff and the available accommodation are deployed appropriately to help maximise children’s development and happiness. Satisfactory procedures are in place to promote equality and celebrate diversity. Inclusive practice helps to ensure that all children feel welcome and valued.

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the early years provision

The manager has an informal system in place to monitor and evaluate the provision and is aware of some of the areas for improvement. However, methods for identifying weaknesses in order to implement improvement are not consistently effective because structured quality checks and self assessment are not carried out. The recommendations made at the last inspection have been suitably addressed.

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the early years provision

Staff form appropriate relationships with parents and carers of children. They exchange verbal information at the start and end of each session, keeping parents informed about what the children have been doing and the care they have received. There are informal links with other early year’s practitioners within the host school to ensure children's learning, development and care needs are planned for. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy, confident and well settled in the setting. A suitable range of age appropriate activities and resources are made available to children and they quickly become involved in an activity of their choice. For example, children enjoy decorating wrist bands, role play games of hair dressers and they also work in groups to set up the small world castle set. Staff have an appropriate understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and, therefore, children's progress towards the early learning goals is generally supported. However, observation, assessment and planning systems have not been established which limits the setting’s ability to ensure each child’s needs are being met, as required by the Early Years Foundation Stage. Staff know children well and offer stable and consistent care. They model positive behaviour towards each other and children. As a result, children have positive attitudes and manage their behaviour

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and outcomes for children

appropriately. For example, they are very patient as they wait to take turns with the small world resources and watercolour sets. Children solve problems as they take part in art activities, put games together and play with construction materials. They enjoy free access to an appropriate range of mark making materials and enjoy drawing pictures. They learn about the wider world through a variety of planned themes and through celebrating a range of cultural festivals.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing an appropriate sense of safety. They know the procedure to follow in the event of an emergency and understand the safety rules as staff give clear explanations of the possible consequences. Their awareness about healthy eating is suitably promoted through planned activities and discussion. However, this is not always promoted through the food options offered at snack time because along with a range of fresh fruit and vegetables children are also supplied with a daily option of crisp and biscuits. Children enjoy regular access in the outside play area. They participate in team games of quick cricket, basketball, football and practise their skipping and hoola hoop skills and experiment with other small sports equipment. 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 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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