Kidz Zone Out of School Club

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 09/07/2004 Inspector Name Kashma Patel

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Sessional Day Care, Out of School Day Care Setting Name Kidz Zone Cadbury Time Club Setting Address St Michaels Church 17 Redstone Farm Road, Hall Green Birmingham B28 9NL

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

Name The Committee of Kidz Zone Cadbury Time Club 03820846

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Kidz Zone Cadbury Time Club Address 4 Sleaford Road Hall Green Birmingham B28 9QT

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THE INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality and standard of day care. When making judgements, inspectors have regard to how well the provider meets the National Standards for under Eights Day Care and Childminding. A list of these is attached. The report identifies strengths and areas for improvement. This inspection report must be made available to all parents.

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Information about the setting

Kidz Zone Cadbury Time Club has been registered on new premises since 2002. It operates within a church hall setting in the residential area of Hall Green in Birmingham. There is a small outdoor area which children have safe access. It serves four local junior and infant schools. There are currently 82 children from 4-11 years on roll. Children can attend a variety of days. The setting currently supports children with special needs and who speak English as an additional language. The group opens five days a week before and after school, and in the holidays for a play scheme. The club is run by a committee of parent and carers. There are six staff, two of whom have a relevant child care qualification.

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How good is the Day Care?

Kidz Zone Cadbury Time Club provides satisfactory care for children. The staff have created a welcoming environment for parents and children. Space and resources are organised effectively in order to meet children's individual needs. Toys are maintained in good condition and promote children's overall development. All documentation is in place. The club promotes safety when children are picked up from local schools. Staff are employed to escort children from schools and prepare snacks only. Procedures for monitoring access to the club needs to be improved, as a child was observed opening the door for their parent. Staff are active in promoting good hygiene standards and will act in the children's best interests if they are ill. They treat children with equal concern and take account of their individual needs. Children are provided with regular drinks and snacks and dietary needs are met, although this could be

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How good is the Day Care?

improved by providing healthy snacks for children. The staff are fully aware of their responsibilities regarding child protection. Staff plan activities which are appropriate for children's stage of development. Children have the opportunity to develop positive attitudes towards diversity. Good behaviour is valued and children are encouraged to share. Children receive rewards for good behaviour and staff's methods for dealing with challenging behaviour are

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How good is the Day Care?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 sensitive and age appropriate. The club promotes good relationships with parents. They are made welcome and encouraged to share information about their children on a daily basis. A notice board keeps parents informed of the club.

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What is being done well?

• Children have the opportunity to be involved in a suitable range of activities. They are given choices, their interests taken into account, and they are allowed to do their homework if they wish. • Good hygiene routines are in place with the children. There is a procedure in place if children should become ill to ensure that the children are well cared for. First aid training has been completed. • Children are involved in the drawing up of the club rules. The staff give them responsibility to encourage good behaviour, and act as good role models.

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What needs to be improved?

• monitoring of access to the provision • snacks served to the children to ensure they are healthy • easy accessibility of all children's records.

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CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION

All registered persons must comply with all conditions of registration included on his/her certificate of registration. As a result of this inspection conditions of registration have been imposed / varied / removed and a new certificate of registration will be issued.

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The Registered Person must take the following actions by the date shown

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 6 Ensure that access to the provision is monitored by staff and not children. 09/07/2004

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by the time of the next inspection

Std Recommendation 8 Ensure children are provided with healthy and nutritious snacks. 14 Ensure that all records on children who are no longer attending the setting are filed separtely.

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by the time of the next inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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STANDARD 1 - SUITABLE PERSON

Adults providing day care, looking after children or having unsupervised access to them are suitable to do so.

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STANDARD 2 - ORGANISATION

The registered person meets required adult: child ratios, ensures that training and qualifications requirements are met and organises space and resources to meet the children's needs effectively.

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STANDARD 3 - CARE, LEARNING AND PLAY

The registered person meets children's individual needs and promotes their welfare. They plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children's emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.

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STANDARD 4 - PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The premises are safe, secure and suitable for their purpose. They provide adequate space in an appropriate location, are welcoming to children and offer access to the necessary facilities for a range of activities which promote their development.

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STANDARD 5 - EQUIPMENT

Furniture, equipment and toys are provided which are appropriate for their purpose and help to create an accessible and stimulating environment. They are of suitable design and condition, well maintained and conform to safety standards.

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STANDARD 6 - SAFETY

The registered person takes positive steps to promote safety within the setting and on outings and ensures proper precautions are taken to prevent accidents.

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STANDARD 7 - HEALTH

The registered person promotes the good health of children and takes positive steps to prevent the spread of infection and appropriate measures when they are ill.

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STANDARD 8 - FOOD AND DRINK

Children are provided with regular drinks and food in adequate quantities for their needs. Food and drink is properly prepared, nutritious and complies with dietary and religious requirements.

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STANDARD 9 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The registered person and staff actively promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children.

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NEEDS AND DISABILITIES)

The registered person is aware that some children may have special needs and is

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NEEDS AND DISABILITIES)

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 proactive in ensuring that appropriate action can be taken when such a child is identified or admitted to the provision. Steps are taken to promote the welfare and development of the child within the setting in partnership with the parents and other relevant parties.

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STANDARD 11 - BEHAVIOUR

Adults caring for children in the provision are able to manage a wide range of children's behaviour in a way which promotes their welfare and development.

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STANDARD 12 - WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS AND CARERS

The registered person and staff work in partnership with parents and to meet the needs of the children, both individually and as a group. Information is shared.

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STANDARD 13 - CHILD PROTECTION

The registered person complies with local child protection procedures approved by the Area Child Protection Committee and ensures that all adults working and looking after children in the provision are able to put the procedures into practice.

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STANDARD 14 - DOCUMENTATION

Records, policies and procedures which are required for the efficient and safe management of the provision, or to promote the welfare, care and learning of children are maintained. Records about individual children are shared with the child's parent.

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STANDARD 14 - DOCUMENTATION

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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