New Forest Child Care Abbotswood

Waterside out of school clubs Totton Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY419398 Inspection date 06/04/2011 Inspector Alison Large

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Setting address Abbotswood Junior School, Ringwood Road, Totton, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 8EB Telephone number 07745734696 Email admin@watersidekidsclubs.co.uk 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 assesses 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.

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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

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

Waterside Out of School Club Totton is one of two clubs run by Waterside Out Of School Clubs CIC. It opened under the new ownership in 2010 and operates from rooms in Abbotswood Junior School, in the Totton area of Hampshire. It serves the local area. A maximum of 40 children may attend the club at any one time. The club opens each weekday from 8:00am to 9:00am for the breakfast club and from 3:00pm to 6:00pm for the after school club, during school term times and from 8:30am to 6:00pm during school holidays. All children share access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area. Children come from a wide catchment area and are able to attend for a variety of sessions. The setting are able to support a number of children with special educational needs and also support a number of children who speak English as an additional language. The club employs 12 members of staff.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are very happy at this setting, where they show a clear sense of ownership and belonging. Staff value what children say and do, and they ensure that children of all ages and abilities play together collaboratively; this creates a great atmosphere where every child feels valued. Staff have excellent relationships with parents and as a result, children are settled, safe and secure during their time at the club. Children are able to enjoy a wide variety of activities and staff make good use of the Early Years Foundation Stage to enhance the younger children's learning and development. Management and staff effectively evaluate the provision and are committed to continual improvement and providing excellent care for all children.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 develop the partnerships with the schools children attend to further enhance provision

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the early years provision

Children relish their time at the club. The manager is well organised and staff have a professional approach to the running of the club. Staff work extremely well as a team. There is an excellent range of policies and procedures and practices in place to protect children. Staff are extremely good at keeping children safe and know This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their roles and responsibilities. Children are fully protected as arrangements to safeguard children are robust. The recruitment process ensures that all staff are vetted, qualified and suitable to work with children. Written risk assessments are in place to protect children's well-being and staff are first aid trained. Processes are in place to evaluate the strengths and areas for improvement for the club to ensure the club is actively developing.

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the early years provision

The club has an excellent partnership with parents. A wide range of information is shared with parents to keep them informed, including information displayed in the room and daily conversations with staff when collecting their children. Staff are extremely approachable and discuss with parents children's likes and dislikes, so the club can provide activities that embrace children's preferences. The club has good links with the schools the children attend, and staff are hoping to develop this further to enhance the already good practice to ensure relevant information can be shared. The effective key person system means that the youngest children receive excellent support from staff, which helps them feel safe and secure.

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and outcomes for children

Children are extremely happy and settled and delight in their time at the club. They enthusiastically select activities and organise their own play. The youngest children are secure and develop well; they report they are very happy and love coming to the club. Staff are very skilled at knowing when to initiate activities and when to allow children to explore for themselves. They play alongside children and take opportunities to chat to them about their day and what they are doing. As a result, staff get to know each child very well. Staff introduce some planned activities during the session including cooking and art and craft activities. Through the planning of activities for celebrating festivals and seasons, children are learning about diversity and different cultures and beliefs. Staff carry out observations of children in the early years age range so that these can be used to plan for their future learning needs. Children report that they feel extremely safe at the club and

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and outcomes for children

that they all know who to speak to if they have any worries. They say they really like the fact that they can choose activities and can talk to staff if they need more resources to extend their play.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about keeping themselves safe, emergency evacuation practises are completed to enable children to become confident of where they need to go. They learn to be careful of others as they play sports outside. The particularly enjoy playing outside. Children's behaviour is very good and they enjoy helping staff to set up and clear away the snacks. Excellent hygiene procedures are in place and the children are offered a wide variety of healthy and nutritious snacks. Children enjoy eating together and tea time is a very social occasion. Children are praised and encouraged by staff and are offered second helpings if they wish. An excellent range of resources is available to the children and during the inspection; they particularly enjoyed This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 making a den and also doing some hand painting. A wide range of excellent

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and outcomes for children

activities enable children to learn and develop through play, fun and laughter. The older children have a positive impact on the younger children. They are excellent role models and show patience when helping young children to complete games or construction models. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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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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