MOOSC at Emersons Green Primary School

Mangotsfield Out of School Club Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY271915 Inspection date 25/05/2011 Inspector Carol Warrant

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Setting address Emersons Green Primary School, Guest Avenue, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7GA Telephone number 07872622942 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 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

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

Mangotsfield Out of School Club was established in September 2001. It is managed by parents from both Emerson's Green and Mangotsfield C of E Primary Schools and is based in two separate locations. This provision's play scheme, breakfast and out-of-school club operates from the premises of Emerson's Green Primary School, in the Emerson's Green area of Bristol and uses a classroom, the hall, toilets and outside areas, including the field. Mangotsfield C of E Primary School provides additional after school care. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register, voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. A maximum of 30 children aged four to under eight years may attend at any one time. Older children may attend the club up to the age of 13 years. The club opens Monday to Friday during term times, from 7.30am to 8.45am and 3.15pm to 6pm, and during the holidays, from 7.30am to 6pm. There are 24 children on roll of

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Description of the setting

which seven are of the early years age. Although priority is given to children attending either Mangotsfield C of E or Emerson's Green Primary Schools, the group is open to any child. There are 11 members of staff who work with children on a daily basis. One member of staff is qualified at Level 4, six at level 3, three at level 2 and two members of staff are currently working towards level 3.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Mangotsfield Out of School Club provides good care. All adults give the highest priority to the safeguarding and welfare of every child and, as a result, children feel extremely safe and secure and have every confidence in the adults around them. Good provision is made for the development of children's learning through a wide range of interesting activities which enable children to progress well. The balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities is usually appropriate. The club works in close partnership with its host school and with parents to ensure that the needs of the children are met. The manager knows the club's strengths and weaknesses well and effectively reviews its provision so that the club has a good capacity to improve further.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop children's independence in selecting and using activities and resources by ensuring a balance of adult-directed and child-initiated activities This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Policies and procedures for the safeguarding of children are exemplary. Procedures for the vetting of all adults in the club are rigorous. The club has successfully addressed the minor issues identified at the last inspection and the comprehensive policies and procedures are understood and consistently implemented by all members of staff. Regular training for staff ensures that there is a high level of awareness of any potential risks to the children, for example, in the transition from the club's base to the playground. All potential risks are thoroughly assessed and any minor accidents lead to a review of aspects of provision. Consequently, children display an excellent awareness of safety issues and understand how to keep themselves safe in a variety of situations. The club's policy for equality and diversity is enacted in its everyday life. Children of all backgrounds play and work well together. Club staff ensure that every child

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the early years provision

gets the opportunity to be involved in all the activities and none are excluded. The club works productively with the school to ensure that it is able to meet the needs of the few with special educational needs effectively. This ensures that children are happy, included and able to make good progress whatever their background or needs. The club works well with its host school to maximize the use of its resources and to discuss operational issues to ensure that it works well on a day to day basis. There is also a good sharing of information about the children whose circumstances make them particularly vulnerable. Links with other partners are more limited as the club has not needed to develop a broad range of partnerships. Staff make the most of training provided by Playlink on a variety of topics. The club works very effectively with parents and carers who hold it in high regard. 'It is a real lifeline for me', and another, 'my children are safe and happy here;'

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the early years provision

represent comments from parents and carers. The club sends out regular information in newsletters, by email and text message, and seeks parent and carer views through surveys. There is also regular feedback from the committee of parents. Managers take the views of parents seriously, for example in developing the Club website. The club runs extremely smoothly; it is bright and clean and resources are of good quality and used well. The staff work closely together and know their strengths and weaknesses well. Formal self-evaluation of the setting is developing to include action plans. Systems to record the progress of the children are more effective. This is indicative of the club's good capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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and outcomes for children

All children show a very strong sense of security and belonging and are happy and settled. They feel extremely safe within the club. Routines are well established and the staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. Consequently, the club is a very harmonious place and children of all ages get on well together. The youngest children are confident in the surroundings and behave well. They form This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 positive and trusting relationships with adults and the older children which is beneficial to their well being and social development. Children have a very good understanding of what constitutes an unsafe situation and respond well to the expectation that they will behave in a way that has a strong regard to their own and others safety. The club's provision enables children to adopt healthy lifestyles well. Direct access

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and outcomes for children

to a well equipped outdoor area is a strength and every opportunity is taken to use the school's extensive and well equipped facilities. Children enjoy running and climbing on a range of apparatus as well as skipping and jumping games. The club has access to the school's hall when the weather is inclement. Children adopt good habits related to their personal hygiene, for example in washing their hands with gel before snacks. In talking to them at snack time, it is clear that children have a good understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The range of activities on offer, enable all children to make good progress towards the early learning goals, particularly in their social development. Adults have a sound understanding of the learning requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provide a range of activities to promote them. These activities vary from day to day so that children get a broad range of experiences across the areas of

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and outcomes for children

learning. These include reading stories, creative activities such as cutting and sticking, modeling with construction toys and mathematical games and jigsaw puzzles. When lining up, staff take the opportunity to reinforce counting up and back down the line. Children of all ages thoroughly enjoy making models from paper and card to take home. The club responds well to the children's interests such as the making of a card by a child due to attend a birthday party after the session. The development of assessment profiles is used to show the progress of each child and to plan for the next steps in their learning. Children are very confident in the club. They play well on their own and cooperate effectively in pairs and groups for the most part. They choose activities for themselves when adults give them that space. They make a positive contribution to the club, for example they have carried out risk assessments of the

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and outcomes for children

indoor and outdoor areas. Adults are vigilant in discharging their duty of care; however opportunities to develop children's independence are sometimes missed. Children have good access to information and communication technology which encourages their development of skills for the future in this area. 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 2 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 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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