Hedworthfield Community Association

Hedworthfield Community Association Cornhill, Fellgate, Jarrow, TYNE AND WEAR, NE32 4QD

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21/03/2014 01/11/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Teaching is good because children enjoy a wide range of fun activities, resources and experiences at the club. These help to promote children's learning in all areas.  Children very much enjoy their time at the club where activities, routines and resources complement their day in school. The atmosphere is a happy and relaxed home from home as children socialise and make choices from the good quality, fun activities on offer.  Children make friends and form strong bonds with the staff. An effective key person system helps children feel secure and cared for.  Parents feel welcome and appreciate regular exchanges of information about their children's learning and development. This helps to provide continuity of learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is scope to improve opportunities for children to develop their skills in becoming independent, by preparing and serving their own food.  There is room to enhance the main playroom so that there is a comfortable area for children to sit when playing with the construction materials.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and spoke to children and staff.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning and development records and planning documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of staff working with children and the provider's improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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Information about the setting

Headworthfield Community Association provides out of school care known as Oscars and was registered in 1993. It is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. It is situated in the Headworthfield community association building in the Jarrow area of South Tyneside, and is managed by a committee. The club serves the local area and is accessible to all children. There is an enclosed area available for outdoor play. The club employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above, including one member of staff with Qualified Teacher Status. The club opens from 8am until 9am and from 3pm until 6pm during term time. During school holidays it is open from 8am until 6pm. Children attend for a variety of sessions. There are currently 90 children on roll. The club supports children with special educational needs and/or

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 extend opportunities for children to develop their skills in becoming fully independent by, for example, encouraging them to prepare and serve their own snacks

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 enhance the main playroom so that there is a comfortable area for children to sit when playing with the construction materials.

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who attend

Teaching is good because staff have a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn. They provide activities that link closely to children's interests and preferences because they gather good information from the parents on entry to the club. Children's individual learning needs are continually met. Staff effectively observe the children on a regular basis and use the information they gather to plan exciting and challenging activities at the club. Staff track children's progress and provide for their next steps in their learning effectively. As a result, children make good progress in all areas of learning in relation to their starting points. Secure support is in place for children with special educational needs and or/disabilities. Staff work closely with parents, schools and other professionals so that they adapt activities to meet children's specific needs.

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who attend

Children focus well and engage in the activities, which staff provide. Staff are skilful at teaching children and challenge them by using open-ended questioning and value their comments and contributions well. Children are confident communicators. They listen to staff, follow instructions and make their needs known. In addition, children and staff enter into detailed conversations. For example, children demonstrate their confidence as they show staff and visitors what they have made at school today. In response to staff questions they explain that they have made a bag and a hat in craft. The atmosphere within the club is bubbly and children are clearly having fun with the activities that the staff provide and they are eager to play. Staff are friendly and happy to join in with children's play to encourage them to acquire skills for their future learning. They sit with children who are building various models with the construction materials. They assist

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who attend

children to learn how the various components link together and children use their imagination really well. Children explain they are building a two storey house, which has a CCTV camera inside. Another child builds a model with wheels, which they then move around the room. However, the main playroom does not have any carpeting or comfortable area to sit for children to carry out these types of activities, to ensure that they are comfortable while they do so. Staff plan activities to enhance children's writing skills through purposeful craft activities. For example, they have provided materials for children to make mother's day cards. Children become engrossed in the activity, choosing what colour card they would like, colouring the front and writing inside. As a result, these activities aid children's literacy skills effectively. Children use their imagination well as they play together. They play with the hairdressing resources and show that they take account

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who attend

of other children and pay attention to what they say as they take turns. Staff teach children about cooperative play as they join in with the activity, having their hair done and then doing a child's. There is a good balance of adult-led activities and children make independent choices about, what, where and with whom they play. Consequently, children have fun and look forward to their time at the club.

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who attend

Partnerships with parents are strong and good working relationships have developed, which is very positive for children as their needs are continually known and met. They have access to their children's learning journal and are able to add their own comments about children's learning. Verbal information is shared daily and parents share what their children have been interested in at home. This helps staff to continue their children's learning in the club and for parents to continue learning at home.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

A well-established key person system and the effective deployment of staff enable children of all ages to form secure emotional attachments and this successfully promotes their well-being and independence. Parents and children are encouraged to visit the club prior to starting so that they can meet the staff and other children. This helps staff to find out about children and, therefore, meet their needs when they start. Parents complete an 'all about me' form, which also informs staff about the children's family background and their likes and dislikes. This supports a smooth transition into staff's care. Staff have a calm and consistent manner with the children, which results in them showing children the best way to behave. Children are aware of the boundaries that are set and staff give timely reminders to keep children on track. The staff have excellent relationships with the local police. They receive frequent visits from them, where they come in to do activities with

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

the children and to talk to them about stranger danger. They are available for children to ask any questions that they might have. As a result, children are learning about how to keep themselves safe at all times.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are clearly familiar with the daily routines and look forward to meeting up with their friends where they can chat and play together. The club is made welcoming with resources easily accessible, which provides children with ample opportunities to engage in activities, which they select freely. As children arrive at the club they are warmly greeted by staff. They are eager to access the tea that staff prepare and catch up with their friends and staff. Children make choices from the selection available as staff serve them and children help to clear up afterwards, washing and drying the cutlery, plates and cups that have been used. However, children currently do not help to prepare their own food or pour their own drinks, in order to maximise opportunities for them to become even more independent and develop their self-help skills further. Children have the opportunity to play outdoors, promoting their physical well-being and exercise as they enjoy the fresh air

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

daily. The new outdoor area is furnished with some lovely equipment that helps children learn how to use their large and small muscle skills. For example, there is climbing equipment, a digging area where children can fill barrows and transport gravel, a stage which converts into a sand pit and a growing area. Outings are planned during school holidays to various local venues, such as swimming pool, museums and the beach. This helps children to learn about their community and features of the environment.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Effective communication between the club and other settings ensures continuity in children's care and learning and helps them settle and feel at home at the club. Staff liaise with the staff at the schools they collect children from and write to them to find out about the topics that they be will covering. This means they know what areas of learning they can focus on with children to help complement and further promote the learning they receive elsewhere.

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provision

Leadership and management are good because there is a strong commitment to providing a quality out of school club provision for all children. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of their role and responsibility with regard to protecting children in their care from abuse and neglect. Therefore, children are kept safe. Robust recruitment systems are in place to ensure that all staff are suitable to care for children. Induction procedures ensure they develop a secure knowledge of their roles and responsibility within the club, becoming fully aware of health and safety requirements and all policies and procedures. Staff's ongoing suitability is monitored by the nominated person, who meets with them on a weekly basis to discuss their understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. Personal staff development meetings are also held with staff, where individual responsibilities, strengths and areas for development are discussed. All staff are

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provision

supported in their continuous professional development. For example, two staff are currently studying for a level 2 childcare qualification. This means all staff will be qualified when they complete this, which in turn, makes sure that children benefit from current childcare practices and knowledgeable staff. Clear risk assessments and checking processes are in place, which help to keep the environment safe and free from potential hazards. The nominated person and staff are full of enthusiasm and passion for their work. They are committed to providing a stimulating environment that is welcoming, safe, both in and outdoors, where children enjoy their learning and grow in confidence. Every child, from the youngest to the oldest receives a happy and enjoyable early years experience that secures their future learning.

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provision

Self-evaluation is a strong feature in the club. Parents and children are consulted about their views through the use of a graffiti board. Here they put post it notes about their views. These are then analysed by the nominated person and shared with the committee and any changes are made to address any concerns. Due to the weekly meetings with staff a strong improvement plan is in place, that identifies areas for development with target dates for completion that are based on supporting children's achievements. Recommendations from the previous inspection have been addressed well. For example, staff have developed their observation records in individual learning journals to show how the next steps for children are planned more effectively. The nominated person checks the learning journals and that staff have made the correct link to the areas of learning and development. The learning journal is also a good record of how children make progress

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provision

over time and shows clearly if there are any areas of delay or gaps in children's learning that need to be addressed.

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provision

Parents speak highly of the club and staff, explaining they feel very well informed about their child's day, their children enjoy themselves and that key workers support them very well. Partnership working with other professionals and agencies is established and staff support children's needs to help them make progress.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 312570 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 876906

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Type of provision

Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 90 Name of provider Hedworthfield Community Association Committee Date of previous inspection 01/11/2010 Telephone number 0191 5196700

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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