Jumping Jacks Afterschool ClubOfsted inspection, 29 Sept 2011

Jumping Jack's Out of School Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY244960 Inspection date 29/09/2011 Inspector Jan Linsdell

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Setting address Church Lane Community Centre, Church Lane, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2RZ Telephone number 07983 637106 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

Jumping Jack's Out of School was registered in 2003. It is run by a private individual and operates from the community centre in Lowton, Warrington. Children have access to the hall. There is no outdoor play area. The club serves children from the local community. It is open Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm during school term time.

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Description of the setting

The club is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. It is registered to care for a maximum of 32 children aged from four years to under eight years at any one time. The club also offers care to children aged eight years to 11 years. There are currently 35 children on roll. Of these, 25 are under eight years and, of these, six are within the early years age range.

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Description of the setting

The club employs four members of staff including the manager. All staff hold appropriate early years or play work qualifications at level 3 and the manager holds a management qualification at level 5. The club 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Staff promote inclusive practice well and organise a good range of activities to support children's enjoyment and learning. They work successfully with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure children's welfare and learning needs are well met. Most aspects of children's health are suitably addressed and systems for self-evaluation are being developed. Recommendations from the last inspection have been addressed and other improvements have been made to improve outcomes for children, thus demonstrating a strong capacity for continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the arrangements for daily opportunities for outdoor play in an appropriate nearby location  build on self-evaluation and informed discussion to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Arrangements for safeguarding children are secure and staff clearly understand their role in protecting children from harm. Relevant checks are carried out on staff to ensure their suitability to work with children. All required documents to promote children's safety and well-being are available and well-maintained. Thorough risk assessments and daily checks ensure children are not exposed to any hazards. Ongoing professional development is supported by access to additional training, such as food hygiene and behaviour management.

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the early years provision

Staff are motivated to drive improvements and have some ideas about how they want to develop the club to further enhance outcomes for children. They are beginning to use the Ofsted self-evaluation form to review practise and identify targets for the future. Staff are deployed effectively and work well together to meet children's needs. They create a lively and fun environment for the children. The hall is well-prepared for children's arrival, with a good variety of table top and floor activities to support children's enjoyment and learning. Staff get to know the children well and they make sure everyone has equal access to the activities on offer. They have improved the range of resources so that children have more variety and choice.

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the early years provision

Staff are committed to working in partnership with parents, carers and other agencies to ensure children's needs are identified and provided for, thus promoting children's welfare, learning and development. They establish positive relationships with parents and carers and engage well with them to meet children's individual needs. Staff welcome feedback from parents and carers and they have opportunities to express their views through daily communication and the use of questionnaires.

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and outcomes for children

Staff demonstrate secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and understand how to support children's play and learning effectively. Children in the early years age range have only very recently started to attend the club, therefore, limited information is available regarding their progress towards the early learning goals. Nevertheless, staff are experienced in delivering Early Years Foundation Stage and clearly explain how children's individual learning needs and interests are identified and provided for. Systems for observing and planning for children's next steps are in place and comprehensive information is gathered to establish their starting points.

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and outcomes for children

Children say they feel safe in the club because the doors are kept locked and everyone is kind to each other. They can confidently explain the safety rules in place because they are actively involved in their development. They also take part in completing risk assessments, which promotes their awareness of safety issues. Children have some opportunities to learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle. They This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 wash hands at appropriate times and eat some nutritious snacks, such as fresh fruit. However, there is no space for children to play outside and few arrangements are made for outdoor play in an appropriate nearby location. This limits opportunities for children to enjoy physical exercise in the fresh air.

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and outcomes for children

Children have exciting opportunities to learn about numeracy. For example, they examine fresh pea pods, count how many peas they find inside and calculate who has more or less. Drawing and stenciling activities encourage children's mark- making skills and staff engage children in interesting conversations to encourage them to communicate. Children access electronic equipment, such as laptops, which positively supports their understanding of technology and helps them to develop skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

Staff use effective strategies for behaviour management, which helps children learn to behave in a positive manner. Children make friends, contribute their ideas for activities and help to devise the club's mission statement. They play cooperatively, working together to design and build interesting models. Children enjoy creative opportunities, such as making trees with the clay, and confidently develop their own ideas when they manipulate the clay to make a pencil holder. Children use some multicultural resources and take part in celebrations to support their understanding of diversity and the wider world. 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 2 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 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 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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