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Kiddies Corner Kids Club Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY308839 Inspection date 15/02/2012 Inspector Tara Street

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Setting address Wilberfoss CE Primary School, Storking Lane, Wilberfoss, York, YO41 5ND Telephone number 01759 380327 Email Type of setting Childcare - Non-Domestic 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. 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.

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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

Kiddies Corner Kids Club is one of two privately owned settings which was registered in 2005. It operates from a modular building within the grounds of Wilberfoss Church of England Primary School in York. Children have access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area. A maximum of 20 children aged from three years to under eight years may attend the setting at any one time. The setting also offers care to children aged eight years to 13 years. The setting is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 6pm during term time and from 7.30am to 6pm during school holidays. The setting serves the local and surrounding areas and children attend for a variety of sessions.

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Description of the setting

There are currently 35 children on roll. Of these 20 are under eight years and of these eight are within the early years age range. The setting is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are three regular members of staff, including the manager, who work directly with the children. Of these, two hold a qualification at level 3 in early years and playwork. The setting is a member of the '4Children' Network and 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

Kiddies Corner Kids Club provides a fully inclusive and welcoming environment. Staff know each child well and respect their uniqueness and individuality. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development and they engage in a wide range of enjoyable activities which cover most areas of learning well. Overall, policies and procedures are thorough, relevant and are implemented effectively to safeguard and promote children's welfare. The setting has built friendly and effective relationships with parents and carers and partnerships with other early years professionals are good. Robust systems for self-evaluation are in place, demonstrating the setting's good 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?

 review procedures to ensure regular evacuation drills are carried out  extend opportunities for children to learn about the food chain and planting, growing, gathering, preparing and using different foods. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children's health and safety are promoted effectively. Security within the setting is robust and procedures for the employment and vetting of staff ensure only suitable adults work with the children. All staff have a clear and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of their responsibility to safeguard children, and appropriate arrangements are in place to deal with any child protection concerns. 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, regular evacuation drills are not carried out to ensure that all children are sufficiently familiar with the routine for keeping themselves safe in an emergency. Staff supervise children closely, while allowing them to learn about and deal with risks as they play.

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the early years provision

Staff are committed to their role and regular appraisals, supervision and meetings with the manager support them in all aspects of their work. The setting has successfully completed the recommendations raised at the last inspection and conducts detailed self-evaluation systems to monitor the effectiveness of the setting. This demonstrates their good commitment to driving improvement. Staff organise the space and resources well in order to provide the children with a fun environment in which to learn. Equality and diversity is actively promoted and staff ensure all children have equal access to all opportunities and resources.

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the early years provision

Parents receive good quality information when their child starts and they are kept well informed thereafter through daily discussions with staff, informative notice boards, displays of planned activities and parent questionnaires. Parental feedback is positive, as they comment about the interesting activities on offer and how much their children enjoy their time at the setting. The relationship with the host school is good. Regular information about children's individual progress and achievements is effectively shared, which ensures continuity of learning. Clear links have been established with other early years professionals to ensure children's care and welfare needs are planned for. As a result, the individual needs of children are taken into account when organising routines so that they are fully included.

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and outcomes for children

Staff have a good knowledge of each child in their care and plan a wide range of activities and experiences to meet their individual interests. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development. Ongoing observations and assessments of children's progress are completed regularly, which are then recorded in their developmental records. Children arrive from school happy and eager to participate. They independently select activities and enjoy regular opportunities to play outside. They enjoy participating in games of football, rounders and cricket as well as playing with skipping ropes, stilts and hoops. Children's behaviour is good. They share, take turns and play well together. For This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 example, children happily take turns to play on the games console or when playing with board games.

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and outcomes for children

Children confidently negotiate and make suggestions during play, for example, taking on the different roles when participating in role play and dressing up activities. They have a good variety of opportunities to write, make marks and use books so their literacy skills are effectively promoted. For example, children use a wide variety of art materials to make cards and create collage pictures using scissors, textured paper, stencils and paint. Children develop good problem solving skills as they use table top activities and build towers and other models from construction materials. Creative skills are developing well and children enjoy designing friendship bracelets, decorating biscuits and making 'fat balls' to feed the birds.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a good range of healthy snacks, and have access to drinks at all times. For example, they enjoy a choice of toast, pancakes, bagels and fruit bread as well as a selection of kiwi, banana, grapes, cucumber, carrots and melon. Children confidently discuss why they need to wash their hands before eating and the importance of using knives safely. They enjoy some opportunities to go on nature walks, grow cress and plant hanging baskets. However, regular opportunities for children to learn about the food chain and planting, growing, gathering, preparing and using different foods are less well developed. Children are effectively encouraged to develop an awareness of their own safety and well- being through discussions and are reminded about the safe use of tools and equipment during their play. The activities and opportunities offered, alongside staff's interaction and commitment, clearly supports the good development of

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and outcomes for children

children's skills for the future. 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 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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